LP Cyber Launchpad

Independent cybersecurity career guidance

Your next step in cybersecurity. A clearer path forward.

Turn your experience, goals and budget into a practical learning plan. Compare certifications, understand your options and track your progress in one place.

Build my free planExplore 18 domains
  • Vendor-neutral
  • Budget-aware
  • Human-curated

Example pathway

From foundations to incident response

  1. Build your foundation

    Networking, systems and security essentials

  2. Develop practical SOC skills

    Log analysis, detection and investigation

  3. Explore incident response

    Choose your next step when you meet the prerequisites

Illustration only — your plan is based on your profile, not the example below.

Vendor-neutral certification catalog

18 domains, 3 levels

Personalized pathway combinations

How It Works

From decision paralysis to a clear career plan in three simple steps.

1. Tell us where you stand

Existing skills, certifications, and your budget – entered securely and structured.

2. Receive your path

Our engine shows the only certifications that matter, tailored to your profile.

3. Grow together

Join your pathway group on Discord, share experiences, and stay sharp via Q&As.

Illustrative planning preview

A plan that respects your budget

Explore a planning example. Your actual recommendations also consider experience, goals and prerequisites.

Build a focused shortlist

Compare training and exam costs, then prioritise a pathway that fits your available budget. A higher budget does not automatically mean a more advanced level.

This is not a certification quote or a personalised recommendation. Provider prices and prerequisites are checked in the catalogue.

Create my personal plan

Popular Domains

A sneak peek at our 18 razor-sharp paths.

Infrastructure Pentesting

Develop practical infrastructure testing skills.

Foundation · Intermediate · Expert

Discover path

Security Operations

Build skills in detection and investigation.

Foundation · Intermediate · Expert

Discover path

AI Security

Explore the security of AI systems.

Foundation · Intermediate · Expert

Discover path

GRC, Risk & Compliance

Connect security, governance and business risk.

Foundation · Intermediate · Expert

Discover path

Our approach

Make an informed decision, not just a purchase.

We explain the trade-offs between certifications and learning paths. Your budget and readiness come before a provider’s marketing promise.

Read how we curate

You are never alone.

In our Mastermind tier, you step into your specific pathway channel. Find study buddies, share exam tips, and learn from each other. Monthly live Q&A with curators.

View the community

Community preview

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Channels available to you depend on your domains and subscription.

Choose your growth path

Foundation

Free

Beginner paths + navigator

Start free

Professional

€19/mo

Pathways at all levels; prerequisites and experience guide your progression.

Start Professional

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LP Cyber Launchpad a training institute?

No, we curate independently. We only point you to the best training from external providers.

Are you paid by certification providers?

We are editorially independent. We use a transparent affiliate model, but advise solely based on quality.

What if my employer has a fixed vendor list?

No problem. Our engine can filter by specific vendors if that is a strict requirement from employers.

Can I get 1-on-1 mentoring?

Yes, in the Architect tier we offer personalized paths and direct mentorship.

How up-to-date are your recommendations?

The market changes fast. We review our general paths quarterly and handmade paths monthly.

Ready to stop gambling with your career?

Start the navigator and discover your ideal certification path within 3 minutes.

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