Evolve Security Academy

Pros: As a remote student the class schedule worked great for my busy schedule. There is always either an instructor or assistant instructor their to provide assistance through out the day even outside of class hours. Lab work is very exciting and hands... Read More on, it helps you really understand and get a feel of what you will be doing in the real world. The learning environment is very inclusive, it may feel overwhelming at first but once you get to know your instructors and your classmates through the break out rooms it gets a whole lot better. Career prep was also very helpful they were able to help me with my resume/LinkedIn/coverletter/practice interviews and many more. I would recommend to take full advantage of the career prep from the beginning of the course instead of waiting till the end the same for studying for security+ exam. I would also recommend to start networking within the field starting from the beginning of the course instead of waiting till the end of the course. Students are immersed in their learning with daily lectures, followed with lab work with a smaller team. Each module ends with a recap quiz which will be a great help for the final exam. An abundant amount of resources are provided for you to practice with even outside of class or even once completing the academy. The slack groups you will join will also be a great opportunity for during the academy and most importantly once completing the academy and entering the field as they will always be there for you assistance. CON: N/A

Evolve Security Academy has been an amazing experience in that it covers many different fields in cybersecurity. It covers essential topics like networking, Linux command line, Python, AWS, Incident Response, GRC, Offensive Security and more. The learning... Read More environment is a top tier online boot camp experience that equips the best qualified instructors that are the most helpful and have the desire for you to succeed. The apprenticeship was an awesome learning experience in helping out local non-profit organizations and prepares you with valid work experience as you embark on your career. The value alone of making professional connections and networking with people all over the nation is so much more valuable than the cost of the academy. This boot camp has changed my life so much for the better and is the best bang for your buck!

Evolve Academy was a very intense cyber security training program that challenged me in more ways than I knew. The cybersecurity program was very fast paced and at an excelled level. I highly recommend this course and school to anyone interested in learning... Read More not only the basics about cybersecurity, but also the very fine details. These details will help prepare me for a long and successful career in cybersecurity. They did an excellent job covering all the bases from the basics to prepping for interviews. Skilled instructors that are passionate and patient really allow for students to excel to achieve their career goals. A+ Evolve Academy instructors and staff.

Thoroughly comprehensive and foundational introduction to modern cybersecurity. This program really addresses every aspect for the new cybersecurity career candidate in a carefully planned curriculum that makes learning easier and more engaging. The learning... Read More resources, instructors, and support provided set this academy apart as the high standard in cybersecurity instruction.

Evolve Security Academy provided me the opportunity to make a mid-career shift from financial services and sales to an industry that is trending upward, and that offers potential for career advancement. I came into the program with minimal technical expertise... Read More or knowledge, so was initially anxious about my ability to process and retain the information. It is a lot of information within a relatively short period of time, but if you stick with it, and stay up on the course materials and labs, by the end you will see it all come together. The instructors were very knowledgeable about the subject matter and industry, and provided a nurturing environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and participating in discussions. Overall I had a great experience, and am happy with the results. In fact, I was just offered a paid internship within the first month after finishing the course and certification exams.

Evolve has been an amazing way to start out in cybersecurity. These are things I’ve always wanted to learn but that have always seemed very overwhelming. Evolve Security Academy gave me the material, the tools, and the support to dive in and get started... Read More with many aspects of the cybersecurity field. After graduating, I now feel like I have many pathways to choose from and have enough of an understanding about to get more involved.

Evolve Security Academy offered a high-quality educational experience with a firm grasp of market needs and trends. I feel more than adequately prepared to enter the cybersecurity industry. I sincerely recommend this bootcamp to anyone looking to switch... Read More careers.

Pros--the breadth and pace of the content--it fits well for someone who looking to put the time in for a major career shift. Cons--the breadth and pace of the content--one needs to realize you won't master any single area nor will you feel like you have... Read More time much margin left in your life.

Honestly the overall course was good especially the instructors are knowledgeable. However, the boot camp is very expensive compared to other online courses such as Udemy where you can learn the same thing for $100. In terms of job search, I would say... Read More it's nonexistent. I have never heard anyone from my class who got a job. I think your YouTube testimonies about getting jobs are misleading. The The other good thing is that students are exposed to some important cyber security information and materials. To my humble opinion, Evolve Security Academy have not yet made a link between graduates (people with no experience) to recruiters as I though. The apprenticeship should be given more time not just for few days. Some of the students had their Certs already under their belts, they thought that graduating from the boot camp will make it easier for them to land an entry level job in cyber security.

I had a really wonderful Evolve Security Academy experience. The instructors and assistant instructors were always helpful and informative, the curriculum covered all of the foundational elements of cybersecurity. The labs gave me the hands-on experience... Read More that I needed to take what I was learning and internalize it. The internship gave me the real-world experience I needed to sell myself and my infosec skills to employers. I really enjoyed my cohort and the environment Evolve Security Academy fostered. I left the program feeling prepared for a career in infosec, so kudos to everyone who is involved in the academy. Thank you for everything you do. I don't have any cons on the program, but I do have some for the infosec industry in general that you should be aware of before going down the infosec career path. Full disclosure: the industry is still a little rigid and archaic from a job seeking standpoint. If you aren't coming with IT experience or a computer science degree, you will have to prove that you understand the foundational IT Networking basics. You can learn this, it's not rocket science, just computer science. Lots of certifications you will need to get as well, starting with the CompTIA Security+ (which Evolve prepares you for pretty well, but you will want to study more just to make sure you pass this on your first attempt). There is also the CompTIA Networking+ that you will probably need to eventually get in your career as well as a bunch of others depending on what you want to do within infosec. Lastly, Infosec is always changing and evolving, so prepare yourself for a field where you will need to always be learning. Best of luck whichever path you choose!