CSE Security Mentor
From developer to AI-native security auditor — a 12-month roadmap.
About this course
A structured 12-month program turning experienced developers into professional cybersecurity consultants. Covers security fundamentals, Linux, web application attacks, AI code auditing, SaaS architecture security, automation, and building a $5K+/month freelance security practice.
Curriculum (11 modules)
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Security Mindset Activation
Attacker mindset, CIA Triad, attack surfaces, OWASP overview, and threat modeling intro.
Cybersecurity Foundations
CIA Triad, threat modeling, DNS/HTTP/HTTPS, authentication & sessions, cookies & tokens, encryption basics, hashing, OWASP fundamentals.
Linux, CLI & Dev Environment
Linux basics, terminal & CLI, file permissions, SSH, Docker basics, Git security, logs & monitoring.
Web Application Security
OWASP Top 10 in depth, XSS, SQL injection, CSRF/SSRF, IDOR, broken auth, access control, file upload vulns, JWT security, API vulnerabilities.
AI & Vibe Code Security
Insecure AI code patterns, prompt injection, API key exposure, hallucinated logic risks, dependency vulns, AI code review workflow.
SaaS Security Architecture
Multi-tenant security, RBAC design, secrets management, rate limiting, cloud misconfiguration, logging & monitoring.
Secure Coding with AI
Secure JavaScript/Python/Node.js, input validation, output encoding, secure API design, dependency scanning, AI pair programming safely.
Automation & CI/CD Security
Webhook security, OAuth 2.0 security, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions security, Zapier/Make security, secrets in pipelines.
Security Auditing & Client Work
Audit methodology, vulnerability documentation, CVSS risk scoring, remediation planning, client communication, executive summaries.
AI Cybersecurity Specialist
LLM security risks, prompt injection attacks, AI infrastructure risks, AI workflow security, secure AI deployments, red teaming basics.
Build Your Freelance Business
Niche positioning, service packaging, pricing strategy, Upwork/Fiverr optimization, LinkedIn authority building, client acquisition, retainer services.
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