Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Curriculum
Online Cybersecurity Bootcamp Course Breakdown
4-Week Introductory Course | 32-Week Bootcamp Program
The introductory course gives you an overview of the cybersecurity industry and the many career paths and opportunities that exist. In addition, the course outlines some of the core concepts in cybersecurity and previews how those concepts will be covered within the full bootcamp program. Upon completion, you will take an assessment exam and consult with an admissions advisor to determine if you are a good fit to continue to the full bootcamp and pursue a career in cybersecurity.
This course will immerse you in the context of business cybersecurity. It begins with the fundamentals of information security and risk management, moves on to network and software security, and introduces the concept and role of offensive security. You will finish the course with an understanding of how threats and threat actors operate within these frameworks.
In the Fundamentals Phase, your understanding of cybersecurity's bedrock principles will expand. This comprehensive exploration encapsulates numerous concepts that are critical to performing effectively as a cybersecurity professional: a thorough examination of networks and their operations, common operating systems, mechanisms of communication over networks, and the methods of data storage and usage in cloud environments.
Conclude this phase with a firm understanding of fundamental cybersecurity concepts.
Complimentary Career Preparation Courses
Our final course focuses on helping you put your best foot forward as you prepare to enter the cybersecurity field. This course delivers one-on-one interview coaching and individual advising sessions on your LinkedIn profile and resume.
Modules:
- Resume and LinkedIn Profile-Building
- Interview Skill-Building
- Job-Search Strategies and the Power of Networking
*While the curriculum includes subjects covered by many industry exams, this bootcamp program solely includes an optional CompTIA® Security+ certification prep course and exam voucher. No other preparatory courses or vouchers are provided as part of the curriculum or cost of the bootcamp program and require additional costs not included in tuition.
**The CompTIA® Security+ certification exam is not administered within our program. Upon successful completion of the elective certification prep course, you will receive a voucher that covers the full cost of the CompTIA® Security+ exam.
Prepare for Internationally Recognized Certification Exams
This bootcamp is not a certification-prep program. However, our program can help you gain skills and knowledge applicable to industry certifications. To assist you with expanding your credentials beyond our program, you will have access to a curated library of resources that can further help you prepare for cybersecurity certification exams. To become a standout candidate, we recommend that you obtain one certification in every phase of the program.
The Linux LPI Essentials exam verifies your understanding of the open-source Linux operating system and practical knowledge of various open-source applications. The exam measures your ability to manage users and groups, as well as your competency with Linux command line, permissions, security, basic networking configuration, and administration.
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification exam should be considered by individuals with knowledge of AWS Cloud and its infrastructure. Experience with security and compliance aspects of the platform will be a crucial requirement both for passing the exam and proving your competence to potential employers.
The CompTIA® Network+ certification exam requires you to know how to configure, manage, and troubleshoot a variety of network devices. The exam also expects you to be familiar with emerging cloud, communication, mobile, and virtualization technologies.
This certification is crafted to offer a more intensive focus on applying behavioral analytics to networks at an intermediate level than the CompTIA® Security+ exam. It encapsulates essential cybersecurity skills while highlighting the importance of software and application security. Furthermore, it covers automation, threat hunting, and industry IT compliance.
For those who achieved one year of experience—Post-Program Completion.
The (ISC)² SSCP certification is ideal for those with proven technical and practical, hands-on security knowledge. Individuals with this certificate have proof they can implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure in accordance with information security policies and procedures.
The GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification confirms a practitioner's understanding of information security beyond mere terms and concepts. Those holding a GSEC certification are illustrating that they are competent in hands-on roles related to security operations within IT systems.
The GIAC Incident Handler certification corroborates a practitioner's capacity to identify, react to, and resolve computer security incidents employing an array of critical security skills. Holders of the GCIH certification possess the requisite knowledge to handle security incidents, underpinning this with an understanding of typical attack methodologies, vectors, and tools, and are equipped to defend against and respond to such attacks when they transpire.
In the face of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other incessantly changing security threats that are a constant concern for today's IT professionals, a Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) certification empowers you with the ability to evaluate risks, enforce efficient governance, and actively manage incidents.
*While the curriculum includes subjects covered by many industry exams, this bootcamp program solely includes an optional CompTIA® Security+ certification prep course and exam voucher. No other preparatory courses or vouchers are provided as part of the curriculum or cost of the bootcamp program and require additional costs not included in tuition.
**The CompTIA® Security+ certification exam is not administered within our program. Upon successful completion of the elective certification prep course, you will receive a voucher that covers the full cost of the CompTIA® Security+ exam.