Explore the Curriculum

See what you'll learn throughout the NewWave Cyber Academy program.



Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Welcome to Cybersecurity Essentials
  • Module 1: Core Cybersecurity Principles
  • Module 2: Basic Networking Concepts
  • Module 3: Intro to Linux & Windows
  • Module 4: Common Protocols and Security Controls
  • Module 5: Hands-on Wireshark Project
  • Course Certificate of Completion


Web Application Pen Testing: Beginner to Job Ready

  • Introduction to Web Application Pen Testing
  • Module 1 — Foundations of Web Penetration Testing
  • Module 2 — Reconnaissance & Attack Surface Mapping
  • Module 3 — Authentication & Session Management
  • Module 4 — Authorization Vulnerabilities
  • Module 5 — Business Logic Flaws
  • Module 6 — File Upload Vulnerabilities
  • Module 7 — Injection Attacks
  • Module 8 — AI Attacks
  • Module 9 — Security Misconfigurations
  • Module 10 — Penetration Test Reporting
  • Module 11 — Course Closeout
  • Module 12 — Final Exam (MedPortal) — Required for Certification
  • NW-WAPT Certification — New Wave Web Application Penetration Tester


Agentic AI in Cybersecurity Mini-Course

  • Agentic AI in Cybersecurity
  • Automated Penetration Testing with Claude Code and HexStrike AI Demo
  • Course Certificate of Completion