There’s a cybersecurity class happening in Pune on June 13th, and it only costs Rs.199 to get in.

My roommate tried to learn cybersecurity for four months. He started three Udemy courses but never finished them, had a Kali Linux program he didn’t know how to open, and a random EC-Council PDF from a Telegram group. He’s a smart BCA graduate, but he was completely stuck on where to even begin.

I didn’t have a good answer for him back then, but now I do.

Texial Academy is holding a beginner cybersecurity class in Pune on June 13, 2026. It’s an in-person session in Shivajinagar, running from 4 PM to 7 PM. Registration costs Rs.199, and that’s the total price, no hidden fees.

Why People Struggle to Get Started

Here’s something nobody really talks about: the internet has actually made it harder to get into cybersecurity, not easier. If you search “how to start ethical hacking,” in ten minutes you’ll be reading six Reddit threads where people argue about whether to learn Python, networking, buy a course, or get a certification. By the time you finish reading, you’ll be more confused than when you started. Most people just close the tab and give up.

My roommate went through that whole cycle five times before he just gave up.

What people really need is someone in front of them who can say, “Okay, here’s what the industry looks like right now, here’s a realistic path for you, start with this.” Not just a YouTube video, but a real person in a room where you can actually ask questions.

That’s pretty much what this masterclass offers.

What Happens During the Three Hours

This is an in-person session. You’ll be at Texial’s Pune center in Shivajinagar with their regular trainers. These are the same instructors who teach the CEH certification and CHFI courses in Pune. It’s not a guest speaker or someone hired just for this event.

They’ll open real tools on a screen and show you exactly how attacks really happen.

First, you’ll learn how hacking actually works, not like in the movies. Most real breaches happen because of things like wrong settings, old passwords, or simple mistakes that seem obvious once you see them. Watching it live on a screen really changes how you think about the whole subject.

Next, they’ll cover the tools. You won’t be doing anything yourself; it’s not a hands-on workshop with exercises. But watching someone use the same software that real security professionals use to work through a scenario is very different from just reading about it. It makes more sense.

Then, they’ll talk about certifications. Should you get CEH or Security Plus? What about CHFI or SOC Analyst? Everyone online has an opinion, and many want to sell you something. The trainers at this session will tell you which one makes sense for where you are right now, not just a general answer.

They’ll also explain what Indian companies actually look for when hiring new people for cybersecurity jobs. This usually surprises most people. What companies want is often different from what you might think by just looking at LinkedIn job posts.

At the end, you’ll get a certificate of attendance. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s real, and you can put it on LinkedIn to show you took the step to learn something new.

Who This Class Is For

Students, for sure. This includes those studying Engineering, BCA, BBA, or even arts students who are curious about tech. If cybersecurity sounds interesting but you’ve never really understood what it’s like day-to-day, this is the most practical way to learn.

It’s also for working professionals who’ve been thinking about this for a while. Maybe you’re in IT operations, watching the security team and wondering if you could do their job. Or you work at a bank or insurance company and get DPDPA compliance emails you don’t quite get. Even if you’re in your late twenties, didn’t study computer science, and think that career door is closed, it’s not.

Honestly, even parents. If your child talks about wanting to get into cybersecurity and you’re not sure if it’s a real career or just a passing interest, come to this. Spend three hours on a Saturday, and you’ll actually understand what they’re talking about.

You don’t need to bring a laptop. You don’t need to read anything beforehand, or even know what an IP address is. Just show up at 4 PM on the 13th join now.

Why Now Is a Good Time to Think About Cybersecurity

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, or DPDPA, is being enforced right now. Almost every company that handles Indian user data is facing pressure to comply. Banks, hospitals, education tech, logistics – they’re all struggling and need more people who truly understand security.

There’s a big shortage of these professionals. Industry figures show hundreds of thousands of jobs are open in India. Entry-level positions are genuinely available, and they’re not just going to people with computer science degrees from top universities. They’re going to people who get proper training, certifications, and can prove they know what they’re doing.

A full cybersecurity course in Pune takes months and costs a lot of money. This masterclass, however, costs Rs.199 and just one Saturday afternoon. It won’t get you a job on its own. But it will help you figure out if this career path is worth pursuing before you spend months of your life and a lot of money on it.

About Texial Academy

Texial is an authorized EC-Council Training Partner with centers in Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. They offer the official CEH, CHFI, and SOC Analyst certification programs. These are real certification courses, not just someone teaching hacking from YouTube videos.

The people leading this masterclass are their regular instructors. So, you’re essentially getting a shortened version of their teaching style, not a sales pitch where someone just reads slides and tries to sell you a course.

They might mention their full programs, and that’s okay. The information you’ll get is worth going for on its own.

Common Questions Before You Register