Microtraining

Bite-Sized Cybersecurity Training for Busy Professionals

TrainingBytes is a microtraining initiative by the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS), designed to deliver high-impact learning in short, manageable sessions. Each course is developed to fit into your workday while providing practical skills, hands-on practice, and real-world scenarios you can apply immediately.

TrainingBytes currently includes:

  • SkillBytes – Technical, hands-on training for professionals in IT, cybersecurity and engineering.
  • KnowledgeBytes (coming soon) – Awareness-focused sessions designed to boost general cyber knowledge for a wide audience.

SkillBytes: Building Technical Skills One Hour at a Time

Each Training Includes:

  • Hands-on browser-based labs (no installation
    required)
  • Step-by-step instructions and exercises
  • Real-world scenarios for practical application

About

Avg. 60 Minutes, Instructor-Led Session Focused on Single Technical Topic

Designed to

Strengthen technical foundations, boost workplace efficiency, stay current with technology

Audience

Developers, Analysts, IT Professionals, Anyone in a Technical Role

Class Size

Max. 50 Participants

Featured SkillBytes Courses

Our microtrainings cover essential cybersecurity tools and practices. Popular sessions include:

  • Wireshark 101
    Learn how to capture, examine and analyze live network traffic using Wireshark.
  • Port Scanning Essentials (Nmap)
    Master Nmap to identify open ports, services and interpret scan results effectively.
  • Windows Event Logs Essentials
    Gain the skills to access, search and analyze Windows workstation and server event logs.
  • Syslog Essentials
    Explore Linux syslog for viewing, searching and analyzing log data.
  • Windows Process Explorer Essentials
    Learn how to use Process Explorer to identify malware and rogue processes.

How to Attend a TrainingBytes Session

1

Register for a Class

The CIAS hosts live TrainingBytes throughout the year. Revisit this page, follow the CIAS on LinkedIn or subscribe to our enewsletter to learn about future deliveries.

Cost: $45 Per Person

2

Bundle Training Packages

Organizations can purchase packages of five sessions, selecting topics tailored to their needs.

Cost: Varies

Expand Your Training!

Technology evolves quickly—don’t fall behind.

Stay ahead with focused, flexible and affordable training.

Contact the CIAS at cias@utsa.edu to secure your spot in an upcoming TrainingBytes session.

KnowledgeBytes: Cyber Awareness Training (Coming Soon)

KnowledgeBytes will focus on general cyber knowledge, awareness and preparedness. These sessions are built for a broad audience, including non-technical staff, students and community members.

Stay tuned as CIAS expands TrainingBytes to cover a wider scope of cybersecurity readiness.