PATH 01Free Forever
Security foundations
Start here: how computers, networks and attackers work, with no experience needed.
8 interactive rooms510 XP
DCSF · Beginner
STANDARDIZED TRAINING SYLLABUS
Nine structured paths from zero to practitioner.
Every path is self-contained and engineered to build tangible offensive, defensive, or AI safety skills. Complete virtual rooms, capture flags, defeat boss rooms, and earn verifiable certifications.
9 Complete Paths 74 Virtual Rooms 9 Named Certifications
Showing 9 of 9 learning paths
PATH 02Free Forever
Recon foundations
Learn how attackers map a target before touching it, so you can spot it as a defender.
6 interactive rooms400 XP
DCRA · Beginner
PATH 03Free Forever
AI foundations
What AI and large language models really are, how to prompt them well, and how to use them safely.
7 interactive rooms450 XP
DCAF · Beginner
PATH 04Pro Access
Web security
How web apps talk and where they break: injection, XSS and broken access control.
8 interactive rooms680 XP
DCWP · Intermediate
PATH 05Pro Access
Network and system security
Ports, scanning your own assets, firewalls, cryptography and hardening Linux.
8 interactive rooms660 XP
DCND · Intermediate
PATH 06Pro Access
AI for security professionals
Use AI to triage, investigate, code-review, detect and report faster, with humans in control.
9 interactive rooms830 XP
DCAS · Intermediate
PATH 07Pro Access
Defense and digital forensics
Read logs, respond to incidents, preserve evidence and write the report.
8 interactive rooms760 XP
DCIF · Intermediate to advanced
PATH 08Pro Access
Advanced offensive security
Professional pentest method, Active Directory, cloud, bug bounty, AI-assisted testing and malware triage.
10 interactive rooms1120 XP
DCAP · Advanced
PATH 09Pro Access
AI and LLM security
Threat-model and defend AI apps: prompt injection, data leakage, excessive agency, RAG and supply chain.
10 interactive rooms1110 XP
DCLP · Advanced
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior coding or cybersecurity experience to start?
No. Path 01 (Security Foundations) starts from absolute scratch. We introduce how the Internet works, what an IP address is, basic command line navigation, and common threat models in plain, straightforward language with interactive checks.
Are the 3 beginner paths genuinely free?
Yes, completely free. You can enroll in Security Foundations, Recon Foundations, and AI Foundations, complete all 21 rooms, take the timed certification exams, and earn 3 public verifiable credentials without ever entering a payment card.
How do Devwalls certifications compare to CompTIA or CEH?
Unlike traditional multiple-choice memorization tests, Devwalls certifications require hands-on proof of skill. You must solve practical problems, capture flags, and pass rigorous timed examinations. Every issued credential comes with a public, tamper-resistant verification link that employers can verify in one click.
Can university tech clubs or companies enroll as a cohort?
Yes! We work directly with campus tech societies, computer science departments, and corporate security teams across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and internationally. See our Plans page or contact enterprise@devwalls.com.
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