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Cybersecurity for Beginners: Setting up a Virtual Lab

Cybersecurity for Beginners: Setting up a Virtual Lab

If you’re interested in getting hands-on with cybersecurity, setting up your virtual lab is a great place to start. Virtual machines (VMs) provide a safe, sandboxed environment for you to tinker, test, and try your hand at new skills without fear of damaging your system. In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn about the benefits of

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Flatiron School Announces Strategic Partnership with Taitan Global in Saudi Arabia

Flatiron School Announces Strategic Partnership with Taitan Global in Saudi Arabia

When Flatiron School expands internationally, we do so through selective partnerships with organizations that bring deep regional credibility, execution capability, and a shared commitment to building real technical capacity inside institutions. Today, we’re excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Taitan Global, a Saudi-based AI strategy and implementation firm. Through this exclusive partnership, Flatiron

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Why You Need a Mentor More Than You Need a Degree

If you’re considering a career in tech, you’ve probably heard a lot of opinions about what you “must” do first. Go back to school. Get a four-year degree. Add more credentials to your résumé. But for many career changers, the single most powerful unlock is not another line on a transcript. It is a real

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2025 Year-in-Review: Milestones, Top Content, and More

2025 was a big year in tech education. At Flatiron School, we made meaningful improvements to how learners build skills, connect with mentors, and prepare for the job market. Here’s what changed across our programs, the content you loved most, voices from recent graduates, and more. Milestones University Partnerships Launch: This summer, we expanded our

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Intro to Malware Analysis for Cybersecurity

In the world of cybersecurity, understanding your adversary is the first step toward building a strong defense. Malicious software, or malware, is one of the most common weapons used by attackers to disrupt systems, steal information, and cause widespread damage. For aspiring cybersecurity professionals, learning how to dissect and understand these threats is a critical

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Building a Career in Cybersecurity: Insights from 30+ Years in the Field

Cybersecurity isn’t just about defending networks anymore, it has become a critical business function that touches every corner of modern organizations. We sat down with Bradford Willke, a facilitator at Flatiron School and cybersecurity veteran with over 30 years of experience spanning the U.S. Air Force, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and global

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Meet the Mentor // Wesley Lee

Welcome to the eighth episode in our “Meet the Mentor” series where we get to know Flatiron School mentors in an interview-style conversation. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these stories are packed with practical advice, encouragement, and insights to help you navigate your own path in tech. Each article includes

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A Decade of Impact, Sparked by a Learning Experience

In 2014, Karlie Kloss, Founder of Kode with Klossy, stepped into a Flatiron School coding class out of curiosity, hoping to understand the technology shaping the world around her. Learning to code gave her a sense of empowerment and creativity that she hadn’t expected. What began as personal curiosity quickly turned into a doorway to

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What Is Cybersecurity? Finding Your Path in a Growing Field

When I tell people I work in cybersecurity, I usually get one of two reactions: either their eyes light up because they think it sounds cool, or they immediately say, “Oh, I could never do that! I’m not technical enough.” I get it. Cybersecurity sounds intimidating. It feels like a field reserved for people who’ve

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From Data Analyst to AI Professional: A Step-by-Step Guide

From automating operations to powering customer experiences, artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses operate. As a result, AI skills are in high demand, especially among professionals with a background in data analytics and Python. If you’re already working with data and want to take the next step toward building machine learning (ML) models or

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Meet the Mentor // James Hutson

Welcome to the seventh episode in our “Meet the Mentor” series where we get to know Flatiron School mentors in an interview-style conversation. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these stories are packed with practical advice, encouragement, and insights to help you navigate your own path in tech. Each article includes

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Earn While You Learn: Flatiron School Launches Work-Study Apprenticeship Program

Flatiron School has empowered thousands of individuals to advance their careers through immersive, market-driven tech education. We believe that a rewarding career should be accessible to anyone with the passion and drive to succeed. Today, we are taking that mission a step further by launching Work-Study Apprenticeship Programs, a unique opportunity for aspiring tech professionals

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What I Wish I Knew Before My Career Switch to Tech

Taking the leap into a career shift can feel like stepping into uncharted territory. The questions swirl: am I ready for this? What if I fail? Is it too late? These thoughts are natural for anyone who’s about to make a big, life-changing decision. For Tun Khine, a Flatiron School alumnus who pivoted from 13

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Flatiron School Tuition Cost & Financing Options: How to Pay for Your Tech Education

Choosing the right coding bootcamp or tech training program is an investment in your future. At Flatiron School, we make it easier to start your journey with clear tuition costs and flexible financing options. Whether you want to pay upfront, spread payments out, or explore employer tuition assistance, there’s a plan designed for you. Below,

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