🛡️ Capstone Project Introduction

This document outlines your final Capstone Project for the course.

Over the past several weeks, you’ve developed foundational cybersecurity knowledge, practiced hands-on analysis, and built Python automation skills. The capstone is your opportunity to bring those skills together in a structured, professional project that reflects real-world SOC and security analyst work.

You will:

Build a Python-based security automation tool
Complete one focused specialization track
Produce professional documentation and an executive summary
Present your findings

This project is designed to challenge you without overwhelming you. It prioritizes depth over complexity and professional execution over unnecessary technical sprawl. The goal is to demonstrate that you can think, analyze, automate, and communicate like a cybersecurity professional.

Review the packet carefully, select your tracks thoughtfully, and begin planning early.

This is where everything comes together.

Capstone Project Requirements and Selection