About this event
## Guidelines
* This is a **FREE 2-Day Live Online Cybersecurity Webinar** organized by **NetGuardians**.
* The webinar will be conducted on **19 & 20 August 2026**.
* Each session will be approximately **60–90 minutes**.
* The event is open to students, freshers, cybersecurity beginners, IT/networking students, career switchers, and anyone interested in starting a career in cybersecurity.
* **No prior advanced cybersecurity knowledge is required.**
* Participants from any college, university, specialization, or academic background may attend.
* Inter-college participation is allowed.
* Inter-specialization participation is allowed.
* Participants do not need to form teams; this is an **individual participation webinar**.
* Participants are expected to register through the official registration form before attending.
* Participants should provide accurate contact information so that webinar joining instructions, reminders, and important updates can be communicated.
* Participants are encouraged to attend **both days** to receive the complete learning experience.
* The webinar is completely **free of charge**.
* Participants should join the live session on time and maintain professional conduct throughout the session.
* Questions will be addressed during the dedicated live Q&A segment, subject to available time.
* Practical demonstrations, where included, will be conducted only in authorized educational/lab environments.
* No illegal, unauthorized, or harmful cybersecurity activity will be taught or encouraged.
* Participation in the webinar does not guarantee employment, internships, placements, certifications, or admission into any paid mentorship program.
* Any future NetGuardians mentorship opportunity will be explained separately to interested participants after the educational session.
* Webinar joining details will be provided to registered participants through the contact information submitted during registration.
## Topics
### Day 1 — Build Your Cybersecurity Foundation
Participants will learn:
* What Cybersecurity actually is
* Why Cybersecurity matters
* Major Cybersecurity career paths
* SOC and Security Operations
* Network Security
* Ethical Hacking
* Cloud Security
* Introduction to Information Security
* Networking fundamentals for cybersecurity
* Linux and system fundamentals
* Beginner-to-professional Cybersecurity roadmap
* Common mistakes made by cybersecurity beginners
* Skills beginners should develop
* Live Q&A and career guidance
### Day 2 — From Theory to Practical Cybersecurity
Participants will explore:
* Networking for Cybersecurity
* Linux from a security perspective
* Ethical Hacking methodology
* Reconnaissance and enumeration
* Security tools and practical workflow
* Introduction to practical security assessment
* Live practical cybersecurity demonstration
* Building a Cybersecurity portfolio
* Projects and practical learning
* Preparing for cybersecurity internships and entry-level roles
* Career development guidance
* Live Q&A
## Format
**Event Type:** Free Live Webinar / Workshop
**Mode:** Online
**Duration:** 2 Days
**Dates:** 19 & 20 August 2026
**Session Duration:** 60–90 minutes per day
**Participation:** Individual
**Fee:** Free
**Level:** Beginner to Intermediate
**Language:** English / Hinglish, as applicable during the live session
**Registration:** Prior registration required
The webinar combines instructor-led teaching, cybersecurity career guidance, practical explanations, demonstrations, and live interaction.
## Eligibility
The webinar is suitable for:
* College students
* Engineering students
* Computer Science / IT students
* Cybersecurity students
* Fresh graduates
* Beginners in Cybersecurity
* Networking students
* IT enthusiasts
* Career switchers
* Anyone interested in exploring a Cybersecurity career
There is **no requirement for advanced cybersecurity knowledge**.
Basic computer knowledge is helpful but not mandatory.
## Speakers
### Amit Sharma
**Founder & CEO — NetGuardians**
Amit Sharma is a Cybersecurity educator, mentor, and founder of NetGuardians. He focuses on Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Information Security, Ethical Hacking, and practical technical education.
Through NetGuardians, he works with students and aspiring cybersecurity professionals through structured learning, mentorship, practical labs, career guidance, and cybersecurity education.
**Areas of expertise:**
* Cybersecurity
* Computer Networking
* Network Security
* Ethical Hacking
* Linux
* Cybersecurity Career Guidance
* Practical Cybersecurity Education
The webinar will be primarily delivered by Amit Sharma, with the session focused on helping beginners understand the cybersecurity learning path and develop a practical direction for their career.
## Learning Outcomes
After completing the webinar, participants should have a clearer understanding of:
* The major areas of Cybersecurity
* Different Cybersecurity career paths
* The technical foundations required for Cybersecurity
* Why networking and Linux are important
* How ethical hacking fits into Cybersecurity
* How to structure their beginner-to-professional learning journey
* How to begin developing practical cybersecurity skills
* How to build evidence of their skills through projects and portfolios
* What they should focus on when preparing for internships and entry-level opportunities
## Important Note
This is an **educational webinar**, not a job-placement program.
The objective is to provide participants with practical knowledge, career clarity, and a structured understanding of Cybersecurity. Participants who are interested in continuing their learning through structured mentorship may receive additional information about NetGuardians mentorship programs after the webinar.
