Cybertrix Academy

The Cybersecurity Academy That Gets You Hired

CYBERTRIX Academy exists to help aspiring professionals turn ambition into a six-figure career—no degree or prior experience required. Founded and led by Christian Santos, a Fortune 500 cybersecurity consultant whose expertise has been featured in Forbes, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between raw potential and real-world opportunity.

Christian’s hands-on experience with industry giants like Apple, HP, Bank of America, and Ralph Lauren, combined with his role as a published thought leader, shapes every aspect of our curriculum. At CYBERTRIX Academy, you’ll get practical, job-ready training—built on proven frameworks and real hiring strategies—to help you launch a stable, high-paying cybersecurity career in record time.

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Meet the Founder

Christian Santos

Founder & Principal Consultant, CYBERTRIX Academy & CYBERTRIX.tech Published Contributor | Fortune 500 Cybersecurity Consultant | Certified CMMC-RP | Certified Scrum Master

With over a decade of real-world experience in the Payment Card Industry, Christian Santos is a trusted advisor to global brands like Apple, HP, Bank of America, and Ralph Lauren. As the founder of both CYBERTRIX Academy and the consulting firm CYBERTRIX.tech, Christian has built his reputation on helping organizations and individuals navigate—and master—the world’s most challenging compliance and security standards.

Christian is a published Forbes contributor recognized for his deep expertise in PCI DSS, GRC, and risk management. He’s led high-stakes PCI DSS audits, worked shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering teams and QSAs, and created best-in-class compliance playbooks and frameworks now used by top-performing security teams.

As a Certified CMMC Registered Practitioner (CMMC-RP) and Certified Scrum Master, Christian blends hands-on technical expertise with proven program management insight to deliver results that stick. Now, he’s sharing those same enterprise-grade strategies and practical roadmaps with the next generation of cybersecurity professionals—making world-class security training accessible to everyone, especially beginners and career switchers.

Whether you’re brand new to tech or looking to specialize in a high-demand field, Christian’s step-by-step, practical approach gives you the tools, confidence, and support you need to launch a six-figure cybersecurity career—no degree required.

Our Mission & Promise

Our Mission

CYBERTRIX Academy exists to make world-class cybersecurity careers possible for everyone. We empower career-changers, beginners, and self-starters with practical training, proven strategies, and expert mentorship.

Our Promise

Every student receives real support, hands-on projects, and a genuine opportunity to change their future—no degree or technical background required.

Our Mission

Education should lead to opportunity, not debt.

Hard work should be rewarded with real-world results.

Cybersecurity careers should be accessible to anyone willing to learn.

“We don’t just help you pass a test. We help you build a future.”

What Makes CYBERTRIX ACADEMY Different:

PCI DSS & GRC Specialization

We focus on the most in-demand—and most overlooked—areas of cybersecurity, giving you a competitive edge with real employer needs.

AI-Powered Learning Support

Get 24/7 help from our very own A.I host (CybertrixGPT), so you’re never stuck and always moving forward.

Industry-Ready Templates & Hands-On Projects

Train with the same tools and deliverables used by Fortune 500 consultants—so you’re ready for real-world challenges from day one.

Career Mentorship & Direct Job Referrals

Work with industry mentors and tap into our network of hiring partners and recruiters to increase your chances of landing interviews and job offers.

Learn it. Apply it. Get hired

Our Partners

At CYBERTRIX Academy, we believe in the power of partnerships to launch our students further and faster.

We proudly collaborate with:

connecting top students with real job opportunities in cybersecurity, GRC, and compliance.

bringing our students exclusive giveaways, equipment, and incentives to support their learning journey, from laptops and monitors to gaming accessories and more.

These partnerships allow us to offer unique resources, hands-on experiences, and direct career support you won’t find in other training programs.

Interested in partnering with us? Contact us to learn how you can support the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.