Program Overview

Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program

Safeguard Your Future with Expert-Led Training

The University of Denver's online 24-week Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program is designed to help true beginners successfully transition into entry-level to intermediate roles and learn to leverage today's most in-demand tools and technologies. Powered by Infosec, a leading cybersecurity training company, this online cybersecurity training program includes 640 hours of industry-driven curriculum, live classes taught by cybersecurity experts, one-on-one career coaching, and interactive cybersecurity labs.

Program At A Glance

• $15,000
• 24 Weeks
• Live, Online, Part-Time
• Multiple Cohorts Annually
• Financing Options Available
• Upcoming Start Dates: January & April 2026

What Sets This Program Apart

At DU, we designed our Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program with entry-level professionals in mind. This cohort-based program offers a mix of self-paced and live online training, along with hands-on exercises, allowing you to fast-track your cybersecurity career in just over six months—no disruptions to your current work schedule. No prior experience in cybersecurity, programming, or systems administration is required. Discover comprehensive training that includes:

• 640 Hours of Training: This online cybersecurity training is a mixture of self-paced assignments, interactive labs, and 360 hours of live instructor sessions on evenings and weekends.
• Expert Support and Accountability : Stay on track with cohort-based learning and get live, real-time support from experienced industry professionals with more than 10 years in the cybersecurity field.
• Demonstratable Skills: Build a professional portfolio by completing capstone projects throughout your program. You'll also prepare to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam and have the option to earn Skills Verification Credentials to prove your expertise to employers.
• Knowledge Retention Assurance: Receive on-demand access to 1,400+ cybersecurity courses and cyber ranges, helping you keep your skills sharp while you prepare to start your cybersecurity career.
• Career Coaching: Get access to one-on-one career coaching services and a digital career services platform that will provide you with additional support and tools to kickstart your career in cybersecurity.

What You Will Learn

In just over six months, you will build a robust foundation in cybersecurity through a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on experience.

• Self-paced Pre-work
  • Cybersecurity Foundations 101: Modern Computing Technologies and Operating Systems
  • Cybersecurity Foundations 102: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Weeks 1-6: Cohort Begins
  • Course 201: Foundations of IT & Computer Operations
• Weeks 7-12
  • Course 301: Network & Systems Administration
• Weeks 13-24
  • Course 401: Cybersecurity Engineering
• (Optional Post-Program) Skills Verification Credentials

What Is Included

• Approximately 40 hours of program pre-work
• Three weekly virtual sessions over 24 weeks (15 hours/week), totaling 360 hours of live instruction
• 24/7 access to an advanced lab environment to navigate real-world scenarios and apply your knowledge
• Career coaching services through Career.io, including one-on-one support from a professional resume writer, interview coaching, cybersecurity job application assistance, LinkedIn profile reviews, and more
• 12-month access to InfoSec Skills library upon enrollment, featuring 1,400+ hands-on cybersecurity courses and cyber ranges
• CompTIA Security+ certification exam voucher
• Six weeks post-program Skills Verification Credentials activities in three focused areas: Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Hunting, and Incident Response.

How We Will Support You

You are not alone. We are here to help you every step of the way to ensure you are positioned for learning and career success with:

• Enrollment representatives to guide you through the enrollment process, answering your questions and ensuring this program is right for you and your career goals
• Real-time instructor support , including feedback on coursework and projects, career path insights, and help overcoming technical or learning obstacles
• Peer support , networking, and accountability with a cohort of students from participating universities and institutions nationwide
• Career and resume services through Career.io, including one-on-one professional support to rewrite your resume and LinkedIn profile and a 30-minute job interview coaching session. Plus, get 30 days of premium access to the career.io platform
• Financing options available

Cybersecurity Careers You Will Prepare For

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to position yourself as a qualified candidate for common entry-level cyber roles. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that cybersecurity positions like information security analysts are experiencing rapid growth nationally (33% increase by 2033) and six-figure salaries ($120,360), making now a great time to train for a career primed to continue prospering for years to come.

FAQs

• What is cybersecurity?
  • Cybersecurity, also known as information technology security and electronic information security, is the practice of protecting sensitive information by defending computers, mobile devices, servers, networks, electronic systems, and data from digital attacks.
• Is cybersecurity an in-demand career?
  • It has become increasingly difficult to implement effective cybersecurity measures because there are more devices than people globally, and cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly more innovative.
• What is the median salary for a cybersecurity professional?
  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for information security analysts is $120,360 or $57.87 per hour.
• Who should enroll in the Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program?
  • This program has been designed for beginners, whether you are at the beginning of your career or switching into the cybersecurity industry.
• Who is Infosec?
  • If you are new to cybersecurity, you may not have heard of Infosec. But IT and cybersecurity professionals have trusted Infosec to support their career development for over 20 years.
• What is Infosec's Skill Library?
  • Infosec Skills provides unlimited access to an extensive library of on-demand cybersecurity training, covering every security role from beginner to advanced.