From hackers to hackers, with love
Cyber security training,
built by people who break things for a living.
ITSAFE is a leading cyber training institution, operating in partnership with CySource. Our curricula were developed by internationally recognised security practitioners, led by Amir Barel, and aligned with the standards of industry, academia and government. Now open to learners worldwide, in English.
- 12+
- Years training cyber professionals
- 1,400+
- International training activities
- 10,000+
- Graduates worldwide
- 4
- Industry-aligned career tracks
Career tracks
ITSAFE specialises in building penetration testing careers and leads the field in the number of security research graduates it has produced. We teach four industry-aligned career tracks, all beginning with a deep IT foundation: start with network and IT administration, then progress to cyber implementer, SOC analyst, and our flagship penetration testing programme.
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A cyber security company specialising in tailored solutions for vulnerability identification, risk assessment and response to advanced cyber threats. Trusted internationally for effective security strategies and private corporate training programmes, with 15 years of experience behind them.
Corporate servicesMicrosoft for Startups
CySource, the company behind ITSAFE, participates in the Microsoft for Startups programme. We use the Microsoft ecosystem and technologies to keep developing our training platform, AI capabilities and hands-on practice environments.
01The ladder
A cyber career is built in steps
Choosing the right programme at the very first stage matters. Advanced roles demand a strong foundation in IT and infrastructure — from there you progress through defence and into specialisation.
- 01ITHybrid Network AdministratorA four-course career track that builds the deep IT and infrastructure foundation every cyber role stands on.
- 02CYBER IMPLEMENTERCyber Security ImplementerDeploy, configure and maintain the security stack that protects an organisation day to day.
- 03SOC ANALYSTSOC AnalystMonitor, detect and respond to attacks as the organisation's first line of defence.
- 04PTPenetration TesterITSAFE's flagship track: attack digital assets legally, find what defenders missed, and prove it in a report.
02Why ITSAFE
Six reasons people choose us over a generic bootcamp
Only what the industry actually uses
Every module earns its place. No filler theory, no outdated tooling — just the knowledge that security teams hire for.
Taught by people still in the field
Your instructors are working penetration testers, SOC leads and security engineers, not career lecturers.
A full bench of practice mentors
From day one you join a dedicated learning group with hands-on mentors who answer questions and unblock you.
Prepared for international certification
Structured preparation for globally recognised credentials across Linux, Python, networking, CompTIA and ethical hacking.
Paced around your life
Study on your own schedule, in your own timezone. Ask in the group and a mentor picks it up.
Built for the hiring market
Portfolio work, lab reports and interview readiness are part of the programme, not an afterthought.
03Graduates
10,000+ graduates. Many of them now teach here.
We support placement processes month after month, and many students have joined leading companies in penetration testing and security research. Hear it from them directly.
Shai Giladi, 27
Graduate, now a practice mentor at ITSAFE
Eden, 30
ITSAFE student — previously a horse trainer
Eldar, 27
Graduate, Penetration Testing track
Yaakov Sibilia, 23
Graduate, Penetration Testing track
Yarom, 28
Graduate, now a practice mentor at ITSAFE
Every graduate went through our own matching process. Before anything begins we take the time to understand who you are and where you want to get to — and only then recommend a track.
Not sure which programme fits you?
Every learner arrives with a different background, experience and ambition. Tell us where you are and where you want to get to, and we will point you at the right track.