After years of dedicating herself to primary school classrooms, helping young minds grow, uncover their strengths, and become the best versions of themselves, Eleni found herself facing a new kind of question that would radically change her life.

“I loved teaching,” she says. “Helping children grow and believe in their potential was incredibly fulfilling. But I realized I wasn’t doing the same for myself. I hadn’t taken the time to explore my own potential.”

With that realization, Eleni set out to reinvent herself, this time, not as a teacher, but as a learner. Her new focus: Cybersecurity!

A new world began unfolding before her, one that was challenging, dynamic, and full of constant learning. She started studying, reading, watching, and absorbing everything she could. The theory was fascinating, but something was missing.

“I wasn’t content with simply knowing,” she explains. “I needed to do… I wanted to see the real work from the shoes of cybersecurity professionals. As soon as I found Cyberella, I knew instantly that this program was the missing piece in my puzzle”.

The Power of Structure, Mentorship, and Practice

Cyberella’s traineeship program offered exactly what she had been searching for: a well-structured, thoughtfully designed journey that bridges the gap between theory and practice. The program covers all important topics to establish a strong foundation in software security, including Software Engineering, Operations and Cloud Engineering, and Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) topics. In a hands-on way, Cyberellas master topics such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Container Security, Cloud Security, Secrets Management, Threat Modeling, and much more. Each topic builds naturally upon the last, creating a strong foundation while continually expanding a Cyberella’s understanding.

“It’s not just theory here. The way the program flows from one topic to another is seamless. Every step makes sense, and the connections are clear.” Equally important is the support system surrounding her. Cyberella’s mentors are always present, ready to guide, challenge, and encourage.

“As a learner, that makes a huge difference,” she says. “Having that kind of support makes me feel safe. I receive direct feedback about my learning curve and targeted advice, which is especially important to me. This approach helps me solidify what I am learning and gives me the confidence to ask questions, make mistakes, and become a trusted professional.”

Becoming a DevSecOps Consultant

Eleni is currently training to become a DevSecOps Consultant, a role that combines development, security, and operations, a blend that suits her perfectly. The work is hands-on, immersive, and rooted in real-world scenarios, just as she had hoped.

“In the past few months, I’ve grown more than I ever imagined. I’ve tackled complex scenarios, tested my limits, and learned through hands-on experience. I’ve struggled, too. There were moments of doubt, of trial-and-error, of feeling stuck in loops that led nowhere. Even when I felt stuck, I never stopped learning, and that’s what matters.”

Through this experience, Eleni has not only gained technical skills but also deepened her resilience and confidence.

A New Chapter, Still Being Written

Her journey is still unfolding, but one thing is certain: Eleni has found a path that excites and challenges her. A path that feels aligned with who she is and who she is becoming.

“What excites me most is knowing this is only the beginning.”

This is just the first chapter in the journey of a future Cyberella. Follow us to watch her story continue and to witness what happens when passion meets purpose in the world of cybersecurity.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself, grow with the guidance of dedicated mentors, and gain real-world skills through a structured hands-on program, Cyberella might be the beginning of your story too.