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Professional Cybersecurity Development

Stop Guessing.
Start Advancing.

Strategic advisory sessions and certification-focused guidance for professionals ready to invest in results.

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93%
Pass Rate
20k+
Professionals Network
16 wks
Code & Conquer Cohort
Jenn Charles, Founder of Digital Defense Institute

Jenn Charles

Founder, Digital Defense Institute & Digital Defense Foundation

Information Security Specialist at Cboe Global Markets. Lead Instructor of Code & Conquer, a 16-week Security+ SY0-701 cohort. Lead Cybersecurity Instructor at WeCodeKC (ages 7–17). Builder of the workforce pipeline that moves people from confusion to career.

Security+ ISC2 CC Cboe Global Markets WeCodeKC 16-Week Cohort Lead
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How It Works

Three Steps to Clarity

Book. Show up. Leave with a plan.

1

Choose Your Session

Pick the advisory tier that matches where you are — strategy, exam prep, or retake recovery.

2

Meet 1:1 via Zoom

A focused, private session. No fluff, no upsells. Strategic, tactical, tailored to you.

3

Execute Your Plan

Leave with an action plan, timeline, and resources. You own the next step.

1:1 Advisory Services

Focused Guidance. Clear Results.

Strategic 1:1 sessions designed around your timeline, your certification, and your career goals. Not a course. Not a coaching program. Focused, actionable direction.

Strategy
Advisory Strategy Session
Best for: Direction + clarity
$175
One-time session
  • 60-minute private advisory session
  • Certification + career alignment
  • Personalized 30–60 day action plan
  • Tailored resource recommendations
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Exam Prep
Exam Day Intensive
Best for: Exam in 14 days or less
$225
One-time session
  • Rapid-fire domain review
  • Weakness identification + focus plan
  • Test-taking tactics + mindset coaching
  • Final exam readiness checklist
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Recovery
Retake Strategy Session
Best for: Failed once, preparing to retest
$275
One-time session
  • Failure analysis (what went wrong)
  • Custom retake study plan
  • Timeline + confidence reset
  • Resource optimization (no overwhelm)
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Results

What They Say After

Real outcomes from professionals who invested in focused guidance.

I stopped guessing and finally had a clear path. Within weeks, I understood the material and passed Security+ with confidence.

— Sheena Williams, CyberPathways Client

I went from overwhelmed to fully prepared. The structure and guidance made everything click, and I passed without second-guessing myself.

— Brittany Harrington, First-Time Test Taker, Certification Client
From Overwhelmed to Certified — The Real-World Security+ Playbook by Jenn Charles
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Stop Drowning in Study Material.
Start Passing.

The Security+ SY0-701 Playbook built from real cohort results. Not another brain dump. A structured system that tells you exactly what to study, how to study it, and when you're ready to test.

  • Domain-mapped study framework covering all SY0-701 objectives
  • The same methodology behind a 93% cohort pass rate
  • Built-in readiness checkpoints so you stop guessing
  • Exam-day strategy and mindset preparation
  • Works standalone or alongside any course or cohort
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On the Horizon

More Ways to Train, Certify, and Advance

New products are in development. Get early access when they launch.

Self-Paced Security+ Course

Full SY0-701 curriculum. Study on your schedule. Quizzes, videos, and domain-mapped content.

Coming Soon

Workshops & Masterclasses

AI Study Plan, exam strategy, and domain deep-dives. Practical, paid, and results-focused.

Coming Soon

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