The Shieldora LaunchPad: Foundational Cybersecurity Training is a five-week, hands-on program designed for beginners, career switchers, and aspiring professionals. It bridges theory with practical application, preparing participants with the skills needed to start or advance their cybersecurity journey. The program covers cybersecurity fundamentals, including the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), threats, risks, and vulnerabilities across domains like Security Engineering, SOC, GRC, and Pen Testing. Learners build networking knowledge through ports, protocols, the OSI Model, TCP/IP, and subnetting, while also gaining familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, antivirus, EDR, VPNs, and firewalls. Training in Windows and Linux operating systems introduces essential commands like whoami, tracert, and grep. The program also explores malware, phishing, and social engineering, focusing on common tactics and defense strategies. Students are introduced to penetration testing and security engineering, covering ethical hacking concepts, the Cyber Kill Chain, and tools like Nmap, Nessus, and OpenVAS. Defensive skills in firewall configuration, SIEM, and logging are also addressed. SOC and GRC topics include incident response processes, risk assessment, and frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001. Student earn this certificate of completion and are guided toward the 3-Month Shieldora ProTrack Program for career-focused development. By the end of Free LaunchPad, learners leave with practical skills, structured knowledge, and the confidence to take their next step in cybersecurity.