At ACSMI, we exist to close the global cybersecurity talent gap by delivering the most advanced, application-focused cybersecurity certification training available today. Our mission is clear: to empower career-changers, IT professionals, and aspiring cybersecurity leaders with elite, affordable, and hands-on education that drives real-world success.

Every lesson, lab, and certification pathway at ACSMI is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world cybersecurity mastery. Through CPD-accredited programs, simulation-driven labs, and a career-first curriculum, we transform passionate learners into confident defenders and leaders in the digital era.

Why We Built ACSMI

The cybersecurity skills shortage is growing, and most training programs fail to deliver what employers actually demand. ACSMI was reverse-engineered from real employer job tests, SOC operations protocols, and cybersecurity hiring frameworks to ensure:

  • No filler topics.

  • No outdated content.

  • Only industry-validated skills and certifications that lead directly to job offers, promotions, and leadership roles.

We stripped away fluff to focus purely on cybersecurity mastery—delivered in the most flexible, accessible, and results-driven way possible.

What Makes ACSMI Different?

✔ CPD Accreditation & Global Recognition: 170+ CPD hours. A cybersecurity certification that commands respect worldwide.

✔ Career-First Curriculum: 379 targeted lessons that mirror the skills tested in Security+, CySA+, CEH, OSCP, and CISSP exams—and the real-world job roles behind them.

✔ Simulation-Driven Labs: Hands-on cybersecurity labs in SIEM operations, threat hunting, cloud defense, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and digital forensics.

✔ Affordable & Accessible: Tuition plans from $208/month. 20% discounts for underrepresented talent. No degree or prior IT experience required.

✔ Leadership Focus: We prepare you not just to defend—but to lead. Governance, risk management, compliance, budgeting, and executive reporting modules are built into our cybersecurity training.

✔ Mentorship and Career Coaching: Upgrade options for 1-on-1 mentorship, career accelerator coaching, and lifetime access to webinars and alumni content.

Who We Serve

Career-Changers: Professionals transitioning from non-IT fields who need a direct path to cybersecurity roles.

Early-Career IT Staff: Help desk agents, system administrators, and network technicians seeking cybersecurity specialization.

Recent Graduates: STEM and business grads looking for a high-growth, future-proof specialization.

Security Analysts and Technicians: Mid-career professionals targeting red teaming, SOC leadership, or cloud security roles.

Managers and Future CISOs: IT leaders preparing to step into governance, risk management, and cybersecurity program leadership roles.

Career Outcomes You Can Expect

Graduates of ACSMI's Advanced Cybersecurity & Management Certification land roles including:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst

  • SOC Specialist

  • Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker

  • Cloud Security Engineer

  • Incident Response Technician

  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

  • Digital Forensics and Malware Analyst

  • Cybersecurity Program Manager

  • Security Architect

  • Future CISO

We don't just prepare you for a job — we prepare you for a lifelong cybersecurity leadership career.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Walker Yarbrough, Co-Founder & CEO
Finance strategist ensuring ACSMI's long-term growth, affordability, and employer partnerships.

Nader Hegazy, Chief Operating Officer
Leads daily operations, compliance, and content quality to meet the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Dr. Roxanne Kemp, Chief Academic Officer
Veteran higher-ed leader ensuring curriculum rigor, CPD accreditation, and pedagogical excellence.

Janero Washington, Director of Cyber Education
Lead architect of ACSMI's advanced cybersecurity bootcamp—bringing real-world, hands-on lab expertise to every student.

Raneem Mamdouh, Student Development Manager
Championing 24/7 support, student engagement, and resource accessibility.

Khaled Mohamed, Director of Student Success
Building retention strategies, career coaching programs, and alumni success pathways.

Advisory Board: Confidential Fortune 500 CISOs and SOC directors who quarterly review and update the ACSMI curriculum to match new threats, compliance demands, and best practices.

Meet Our Lead Instructor for Advanced Cybersecurity and Management Certification

Janero Washington is the engine driving ACSMI’s unparalleled cybersecurity training experience. A proven cybersecurity educator and SOC leader, Janero spent the last decade designing elite training programs that transform absolute beginners into industry-ready defenders.

Why Learn From Janero?

Training Leadership at Scale:

  • Built end-to-end SOC education pipelines as Director at Fusion Cyber / KoITecc Solutions.

  • Led security awareness programs for organizations with 100+ employees, slashing incident rates.

Bootcamp Pedigree:

  • Former Lead Instructor at Flatiron School.

  • Authored flagship cybersecurity courses in Governance & Risk, Network Security, Penetration Testing, and Threat Detection.

  • Designed 30+ CTF challenges and 60+ practical assessments.

Industry Credentials and Expertise:

  • CMMC Registered Practitioner, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+.

  • Daily user of Nessus, Splunk, ACAS, advanced EDR, and SIEM stacks.

Hands-On, Job-Focused Philosophy:

  • Blends tactical technical training with leadership, governance, and risk management.

  • Aligns lessons with frameworks like NIST, FedRAMP, and SOC 2 — real compliance, real-world defense.

Janero's passion is clear: to mentor learners toward mastery and career success — not just in certifications, but in the real-world arenas where cybersecurity matters most.

Integrity You Can Trust, Outcomes You Can Rely On

ACSMI’s cybersecurity certification isn’t about vague promises. It’s about practical, measurable transformation.

  • Reviewed quarterly by Fortune 500 CISOs and SOC Directors.

  • Built directly from employer requirements, not academic theory.

  • Guaranteed lifetime access to course updates and alumni resources.

When you choose ACSMI, you’re not just joining a program — you’re joining a movement toward smarter, stronger, more future-proof cyber defense.

Learn. Defend. Lead. — With ACSMI.