Palo Alto Networks
Cybersecurity Academy

Building the workforce
of tomorrow.

World-class curriculum and programs specifically designed for K-12, colleges and universities.

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Access turnkey curriculum developed by Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity and threat intelligence experts.

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For students and job seekers:

Break into one of the world's fastest-growing industries with Cybersecurity Academy courses delivered by our academic partners.

Try one of our free, online cybersecurity micro-courses to kickstart your learning journey.

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Trusted by educators and students around the world.

2,800+

high schools, colleges and universities

103

countries

700,000+

students engaged

A career in cybersecurity
is for everyone.

Talent is universal, opportunity is not.

Find out how the Cybersecurity Academy is building a more inclusive workforce.

From the Cybersecurity Academy community

Secure the Future Competition

Secure the Future

"The Cybersecurity Academy provided me with amazing networking opportunities that helped jumpstart my career in cyber. Presenting to a panel of leading professionals helped me secure my future as a full-time associate systems engineer."

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Ethan Neves

Systems Engineer, Palo Alto Networks

State of North Dakota

Cyber Madness

“Participating in the Cyber Madness high school competition revealed to me what my true passion is and where my interests are. After competing, I decided to go to Turtle Mountain College for my Associate’s of Applied Science in Cyber Security and Data Privacy.”

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Aaliyah Selburg

Tribal Cybersecurity TracerFIRE Intern, Sandia National Laboratories

Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

PAN Team

“Palo Alto Networks has been a true champion of inclusion and accessibility, making a profound impact in their partnership with the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired.”

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Tish Harris

Student Team and Career Pathway Coordinator, Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

Secure Shield

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