# Dark Web Academy

> Dark Web Academy is a professional cybersecurity education platform specializing in privacy, anonymity, and dark web technologies. We offer expert-led courses, hands-on labs, and structured learning paths for students ranging from beginners to advanced practitioners.

## About

Dark Web Academy (https://darkwebacademy.com) teaches cybersecurity professionals, journalists, activists, and researchers how to protect their digital privacy and anonymity. Topics include Tor networks, Tails OS, OPSEC (operational security), PGP encryption, cryptocurrency privacy, dark web navigation, and secure communications.

## Courses

Our courses cover:
- **Dark Web Foundations** (Free) - Beginner course covering Tor Browser, PGP encryption, cryptocurrency basics, and anonymous browsing
- **Advanced Anonymity & OPSEC** - Deep dive into operational security, threat modeling, and advanced privacy techniques
- **Cryptocurrency Privacy** - Blockchain privacy, mixing techniques, Monero, and financial anonymity
- **Dark Web OSINT** - Intelligence gathering and research techniques on the dark web
- Enterprise security and privacy compliance training

All courses include video lessons, text guides, hands-on labs, and quizzes with a gamified XP progression system.

## Hands-On Labs

Interactive lab environments running real operating systems (Tails OS, Linux CLI) in isolated sandboxed environments. Students practice skills in realistic scenarios without risk.

## Learning Paths

Structured multi-course tracks that guide students from beginner to expert with certificates upon completion:
- Privacy Fundamentals Path
- Advanced OPSEC Path
- And more

## Key Features

- Tor Browser compatible (works without JavaScript)
- Cryptocurrency payments accepted (Bitcoin, Monero, Litecoin, Dash)
- Accessible via .onion hidden service
- Discord community with thousands of members
- XP-based classification system with 12 rank tiers
- Downloadable PDF certificates

## Links

- Homepage: https://darkwebacademy.com
- Courses: https://darkwebacademy.com/courses/
- Labs: https://darkwebacademy.com/labs/
- Blog: https://darkwebacademy.com/blog/
- Guides: https://darkwebacademy.com/guides/
- Learning Paths: https://darkwebacademy.com/learning-paths/
- Pricing: https://darkwebacademy.com/pricing/