ACSMI - Our Story
Bridging the gap in cybersecurity knowledge with advanced, application-focused training for
1 | Our Mission
To close the global cybersecurity talent gap by providing affordable, industry‑aligned, and relentlessly hands‑on training that launches and advances lifelong careers in cyber defense and leadership.
ACSMI was built after “reverse‑engineering the actual job requirements employers use for testing” and stripping away every non‑essential topic, so learners master only what drives employability and on‑the‑job impact.
Advanced Cybersecurity Management Institute (ACSMI) delivers an accelerated, CPD‑accredited, 370‑lesson online boot‑camp that turns beginners and working professionals into in‑demand cybersecurity specialists in as little as 12 weeks. The program is reviewed by Fortune 500 security leaders, maps directly to certifications such as Security+, CEH, CySA+ and CISSP, and blends micro‑lessons with simulation‑based labs and 24/7 support.
2 | Core Values
| Value | What it Looks Like at ACSMI |
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| Learner‑First | 24/7 live support, lifetime platform access, and a 14‑day money‑back guarantee put the student experience ahead of everything else. |
| Practical Mastery | 120+ cyber‑range labs, capstone breach exercises, and 1,000+ certification‑style questions ensure skills translate to day‑one performance. |
| Accessibility & Inclusion | $1,500 tuition with 36‑month payment plans, plus 20 % discounts for women, veterans, income‑based and under‑represented talent. |
| Industry Alignment | Curriculum mapped to NIST, ISO 27001, and top certifications; reviewed quarterly to address new AI‑driven threats and zero‑days. |
| Integrity & Trust | CPD accreditation, transparent outcomes, and Fortune 500 advisory oversight safeguard academic rigor and employer confidence. |
| Lifelong Growth | Alumni keep content updates forever, receive six months of career‑center coaching, and can return for webinars any time. |
3 | Student Audience
ACSMI is intentionally broad to serve:
Career‑Changers – Teachers, military veterans, finance or retail workers pivoting into tech without prior IT background.
Early‑Career IT Staff – Help‑desk, sysadmin, or network technicians who need cyber skills to move into a SOC role.
STEM & Business Graduates – Recent grads seeking an employable specialization rather than a generic degree.
Up‑skilling Practitioners – Security analysts, auditors, and GRC professionals preparing for mid‑level certs (CySA+, CISSP).
Aspiring Leaders – Tech leads or project managers targeting security‑management or CISO tracks.
Diversity & Return‑to‑Work Talent – Women, caregivers, and veterans re‑entering the workforce through an inclusive, flexible format.
If a learner can dedicate 10‑25 hours per week and has a passion for problem‑solving, the program is designed for them—no computer‑science degree required.
4 | Career Outcomes
Entry‑Level Roles
Security / SOC Analyst
Junior Penetration Tester
Incident Response Technician
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Vulnerability Management Analyst
Security Administrator
Mid‑Level & Specialist Paths
Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
Digital Forensics & Malware Analyst
Cloud Security Engineer
GRC / Compliance Analyst
Risk Management Specialist
Security Engineer or Consultant
Leadership & Strategic Tracks
Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager
Cybersecurity Program / Product Manager
Security Architect
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager
Director of Information Security
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Graduates leverage ACSMI’s 175 lesson career accelerator center, résumé polish, mock interviews, and recruiter network to land interviews within 60 days of completion and can realistically progress from analyst to manager in 3‑5 years, given the breadth of domains covered.
5 | Leadership & Advisory Team
| Name & Role | Expertise & Contribution |
|---|---|
| Walker Yarbrough – Co‑Founder & CEO | Finance and investment strategist who architected ACSMI’s sustainable growth model, payment‑plan options, and long‑range business roadmap. Ensures fiscal discipline and industry partnerships. |
| Nader Hegazy – Chief Operating Officer | Oversees daily operations, compliance frameworks, and vendor relations; guarantees every module aligns with evolving security standards and employer needs. |
| Dr. Roxanne Kemp, PhD – Chief Academic Officer | Veteran higher‑ed leader who has launched multiple accredited institutions. Drives curriculum design, accreditation, and virtual‑learning pedagogy. |
| Janero Washington – Director of Cyber Education | 10‑year cybersecurity veteran and lead course architect; hosts weekly webinars, builds lab scenarios, and mentors students through certification prep. |
| Raneem Mamdouh – Student Development Manager | Heads support operations, agent training, and QA, ensuring 24/7 learner assistance and smooth platform experience. |
| Khaled Mohamed – Director of Student Success | Manages retention, engagement analytics, and resource centers so every learner stays on track from enrollment to job offer. |
Advisory Board
ACSMI’s curriculum is reviewed quarterly by a rotating panel of Fortune 500 CISOs, SOC directors, and academic researchers (names kept confidential for NDA reasons). This board validates course relevance, recommends updates for emerging threats, and mentors capstone reviewers—keeping ACSMI at the cutting edge of cyber‑defense education.
Meet Janero Washington - Employee Highlight
Janero Washington is the leading force behind ACSMI’s advanced cybersecurity bootcamp. A seasoned cybersecurity professional and educator, Janero has spent the past decade designing, leading, and delivering hands‑on training programs that turn absolute beginners into job‑ready analysts — and help working pros level‑up fast.
Why learn from Janero?
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Training Leadership at Scale
Former Director of Cyber & SOC Education at Fusion Cyber / KoITecc Solutions, where he built end‑to‑end SOC training pipelines, set teaching standards, and managed instructor teams.
Spearheaded security‑awareness programs for organizations of 100+ employees, running tabletop DR drills and social‑engineering campaigns that measurably reduced risk.
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Bootcamp Pedigree
As a lead instructor at Flatiron School, Janero created and taught four flagship courses — Governance & Risk, Network Security, Application Pen‑Testing, and Logs & Detection — and authored 30+ CTF challenges plus 60 student assessments that mirror real‑world threats.
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Industry Credentials & Technical Chops
CMMC Registered Practitioner, CEH, CompTIA Security+ / Network+ / A+
Daily driver of enterprise tools like Nessus, ACAS, SCAP and the latest SIEM and EDR stacks.
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Hands‑On, Job‑Focused Methodology
Blends clear theory with scenario‑based labs, interactive workshops, and capture‑the‑flag exercises.
Aligns every lesson with frameworks such as NIST, FedRAMP, and SOC 2, ensuring you’re ready for compliance‑driven environments.
Emphasizes both technical mastery and security‑first mindsets, so graduates excel in SOC operations, incident response, and risk management from day one.
Janero’s passion is simple: equip you with the skills, confidence, and certifications that hiring managers want.Whether you’re chasing your first role or your next promotion, you’ll have a mentor who’s walked the walk — and knows how to guide you every step of the way.