Gain in-demand skills for Ohio’s booming cybersecurity job market
Three Ohio cities — Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati — rank among the top 10 fastest-growing cybersecurity job markets in the U.S., according to Upwind. Join the tech revolution.
- $90k Average cybersecurity analyst starting salary
- 35% Cybersecurity job growth between 2021 and 2023
- 500k+ Cyber jobs open in the USA
Cyber Defense Track + Certified Cybersecurity Associate
Build AI-driven, job-ready cybersecurity skills through an immersive, award-winning learning platform.
Who is the cybersecurity training for?
Ohio State and IronCircle’s cybersecurity program is a beginner-friendly training that requires no prior experience. It's ideal for:
- Students, graduates, and career changers starting or transitioning into cybersecurity
- IT and support professionals upskilling into cyber defense roles
What topics are covered by the cybersecurity training?
Key topics include:
- Cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, and cloud security
- SOC workflows, alert triage, and incident response
- Threat intelligence lifecycle, actor profiling, and infrastructure tracking
- Reporting and communication in cybersecurity operations
- Real-world labs using Splunk, Wireshark, MISP, and ThreatConnect
What will I learn by the end of the cybersecurity training?
You’ll master today’s most in-demand cybersecurity skills. By the end of the course, you’ll:
- Understand cybersecurity principles and operational workflows
- Detect, analyze, and escalate threats using SOC tools
- Conduct log and SIEM-based threat detection
- Contribute to threat intelligence and incident response efforts
- Communicate security findings to both technical and executive audiences
Who teaches the cybersecurity training?
IronCircle's instructors bring extensive cyber experience and a deep understanding of the field directly to learners.
Why choose Ohio State and IronCircle for your AI-driven cybersecurity training?
Immersive, skills-first training
Learn 100% online in an AI-powered cyber training metaverse. You’ll move from concept, to-hands-on-labs, to real-world certification.
Career-aligned credentials
Earn stackable, industry-recognized certifications from The Ohio State University and IronCircle, the nation’s top-ranked cyber training program.
Ready to start your cyber journey?
Enroll in an employer-trusted, beginner-friendly training that requires no prior experience.