Program Overview

Cybersecurity Boot Camp

The Cybersecurity Boot Camp is designed to empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to tackle advanced and critical threats. No previous experience is needed—just dedication and eagerness to learn. By the end of the boot camp, participants will gain the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to succeed in IT security and earn today's most sought-after certifications.

Job Outlook for Cybersecurity Professionals

The global market for cybersecurity professionals is expected to grow from $217 million in 2021 to $345 million in 2026, according to market research firm MarketsandMarkets, which means job opportunities are on the rise. The Cybersecurity Boot Camp will prepare participants for in-demand job roles like:

• Cybersecurity analyst
• Cybersecurity engineer
• Penetration tester
• Vulnerability analyst
• Digital forensics analyst
• Cybercrime investigator

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median yearly salary for information security analysts was $103,590 in 2020—with this profession expected to grow 33% from 2020 to 2030, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

What You Will Learn

In the Cybersecurity Boot Camp, participants will explore:

• Key concepts of popular communication protocols, the configuration of routers/switches, and TCP/IP implementation
• Fundamentals of data security and auditing
• How to identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risk
• How malicious hackers attack systems and tactics to thwart online attacks
• How disparate components connect to form complex networks
• The role played by cybersecurity analysts and the skills required

How Boot Camps Work

• Six months of interactive, self-paced training that requires 15 to 25 hours a week to complete the curriculum
• Preparation to pass one of the following certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySa+, Pentest+, or EC-Council CEH
• Ten 30-minute online coaching sessions with the instructor
• Completion of multiple course projects and a final capstone to help prepare a professional-level portfolio to show prospective employers

Instructor

The instructor, William Clark, has extensive experience in the professional and education industry. He holds numerous cybersecurity certifications and is a CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer. He has also worked with many organizations in senior technical roles and now has his own consulting firm.

Program Details

The Cybersecurity Boot Camp is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. The program includes:

• Interactive video lessons
• Labs for real-world practice
• Discussion boards to engage with peers
• Live one-on-one coaching sessions with an industry expert instructor
• Multiple course projects and a final capstone
• Preparation for certification exams

Program Structure

• The program is designed to be completed in six months
• Participants will have access to interactive video lessons, labs, and discussion boards
• The instructor will provide guidance and support through online coaching sessions

Certification Preparation

• The program prepares participants to take the following exams:
  • CompTIA A+
  • Network+
  • Security+
  • CySa+
  • Pentest+
  • EC-Council CEH

Support and Resources

• The course instructor will be available by email to answer questions and provide feedback
• A team of industry experts may support the course
• Participants will be assigned a student advisor for academic support