LEARN CYBERSECURITY AT
42 BERLIN

Cyber threats are on the rise, impacting everything from personal privacy to global infrastructure.

Companies everywhere are scrambling to secure their systems and they need skilled professionals to do it: ethical hackers, security analysts, and cyber defenders.

Did you know?

This is where you come in. And 42 Berlin offers a powerful, hands-on, tuition-free path to get you there.

How 42 Berlin Prepares you

At 42 Berlin, you’ll learn by doing. Instead of lectures and exams, you’ll build real projects, solve real problems, and work in teams, just like in the workplace.

The program is divided into two main stages:

The Core Curriculum:

Your Foundation

To become a cybersecurity expert, you need strong technical fundamentals. Your studies at 42 begin in the Core Curriculum, where you’ll master:

C programming
Unix and system architecture
Networking basics
Scripting and automation
Coding best practices
Problem-solving and logic

A snapshot of the Core Curriculum at 42.
Each pink dot marks a project, building up your skills step by step as you move outward from the center.

💡 Here, you can begin exploring cybersecurity through Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges, team hackathons, and student-led events.

You’ll also start building the right mindset that sets great cyber security professionals apart: analytical thinking, persistence, and collaboration.

After mastering these skills, you’ll form the foundation needed to become a cybersecurity expert.

The Advanced Curriculum:

Your Pathway to Cybersecurity

After completing the Core Curriculum and mastering essential technical skills, you unlock the Advanced Curriculum. This is where you can specialize in cybersecurity.

You’ll work on specialized projects that challenge you to apply security principles, code securely, break and defend systems, and collaborate with peers in realistic environments.

A look into the Advanced Curriculum.
The pink highlights show cybersecurity projects branching out outside of the circle, beyond the Core Curriculum.

These cybersecurity-focused projects are designed to simulate real-world scenarios where you learn to:

Think like a hacker
Defend against real threats
Code with security in mind
Collaborate in high-pressure, real-world scenarios

🛡️ You’ll also have opportunities to join internal CTFs, create your own tools, or start a security club within the 42 community.

WHAT MAKES YOU HIREABLE AS A CYBERSECURITY EXPERT

Cybersecurity roles are in high demand, but employers are looking for more than just technical know-how. They want professionals who can think critically, act ethically, and respond to real-world threats in real time.

Skills That Make You Stand Out

Here’s what makes you hireable after completing the cybersecurity track at 42 Berlin:

Strong Technical Foundations

You’ll have deep knowledge in C, Linux, Unix, networking, and systems architecture. Essential for any security role.

Security-First Thinking

You won’t just learn how to build things: you’ll learn how to break them. Thinking like an attacker is what allows you to defend systems proactively.

Key Cybersecurity Skills

Penetration testing and ethical hacking
Secure software development
Threat detection and mitigation
Cryptography fundamentals
Vulnerability scanning and risk analysis

Real-World Project Experience

Your portfolio will include projects that simulate high-stakes environments: securing systems, leading cyber defenses, and working on team-based attacks and countermeasures.