Question 1

What is this course about?

Accepted Answer

This is a 14-week, hands-on cybersecurity course that covers both offensive and defensive techniques, including network scanning, exploitation, malware analysis, web attacks, and cyber threat detection.

Question 2

Who is this course for?

Accepted Answer

This course is designed for beginners to intermediate learners with a basic understanding of Linux and Python. Ideal for students, professionals, or anyone passionate about cybersecurity.

Question 3

What are the prerequisites?

Accepted Answer

~6 hours/week commitment, English proficiency, Basic knowledge of how computer systems work, Linux command-line tools (e.g., complete Bandit levels 1–15), Python programming, and knowing how to run Dockers on your system.

Question 4

Who teaches the course?

Accepted Answer

The course is taught by researchers and experts from the Stratosphere Laboratory at the AI Center, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague.

Question 5

What’s the cyber range?

Accepted Answer

The cyber range is a Docker-based virtual lab where students safely practice hacking and defense techniques taught in class—locally on their own computers: https://github.com/stratosphereips/stratocyberlab

Question 6

What are the other ways to take this course?

Accepted Answer

MOOC (Free online) – This version with full access to lessons and course books.

CTU Enrolled Students – For degree-seeking students

Life-Long Learning (LLL) Students – Paid version with CTU-accredited certificate and EU validity

Question 7

What if I miss a class?

Accepted Answer

No problem! All lectures are recorded and available to watch later, at your own pace. You can take the classes live or watch them later.

Question 8

What if I am still not sure and I want to learn more?

Accepted Answer

Check the full course information at https://cybersecurity.bsy.fel.cvut.cz

Introduction to Security 2025