How to Learn Cyber Security - 116 Bootcamps to Get You Started

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By: The SwitchUp Team
Last Updated: March 20, 2020

Cyber Security is the protection of hardware, software and electronic data from theft or damage. The field of cyber security has experienced exponential growth due to our increasing reliance web-based technology, which has led to growing demand for cyber security engineers.

With nearly 40,000 current openings for cyber security engineers, and salaries averaging at almost $130,000 in the United States, it is clear that these professionals enjoy considerable opportunities and high compensation. Those considering career advancement, or a career change into the cyber security field can often benefit from the skill building that bootcamps offer.

Interested in bootcamps that teach cyber security skills? Highly-ranked programs include Springboard, and Evolve Security Academy. Springboard and Evolve Security Academy. SwitchUp has compiled verified alumni reviews that range from 1 to 5 stars for programs that teach cyber security. Our comprehensive guide to cyber security will help you kick-start your research. Be sure to check out all individual reviews and rankings before making your decision.

Locations: Online
Courses: Full-Time, Full Stack Web Development Boot Camp, Part-Time, Cybersecurity Boot Camp, Part-Time, Data Analytics and Visualization Boot Camp, +4 More
Subjects: Agile, Bash, Bootstrap, CSS, Cyber Security +32 More

UT Austin Boot Camps offer 12-week, full-time and 24-week, part-time web development courses, 24-week, part-time data analytics, UX/UI, and cybersecurity courses, and 18-week, part-time digital marketing and project management courses. The full stack curriculum includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, Node.js, databases, MongoDB, MySQL, and Git. The data curriculum includes programming in Excel, Python, R programming, JavaScript charting, HTML/CSS, API interactions, SQL, Tableau, fundamental statistics, machine learning, and more. Enjoy close collaboration with other...
Locations: Online, Berlin
Courses: Cybersecurity, Data Science and AI, Mini Course Python, +5 More
Subjects: Algorithms, Cryptography, CSS, Cyber Security, Data Analytics +24 More

Code Labs Academy is an international coding school that offers bootcamps paired with one-on-one career coaching. Whether your goal is to change your career, acquire new skills, or launch your own start-up, our courses ranging from Cybersecurity to Data Science, UI/UX Design, and Web Development will help you jump ahead! Our students are the heart of our school. From the moment an application is submitted, we strive for the best possible education and support for...
Locations: Online
Courses: Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Data Analytics & Visualization, Data Science Bootcamp, +1 More
Subjects: Bash, Bootstrap, CSS, Cyber Security, Data Science +16 More

Wagner College bootcamp programs offer 16-week and 24-week courses in Cyber Security and Web Development that can be done online or on campus in New York. These programs started out of a desire to deliver quality learning in a targeted faculty, to a vast variety of learners from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. These bootcamps can be attended by both students and professionals alike. The programs require 25-30 hours per week.
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Locations: Online, Paris
Courses: SOC Analyst Level 2
Subjects: Cyber Security
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The Cyber University provides job-oriented courses in cybersecurity, for professionals and individuals. The creation of the Cyber University is the result of a collaboration between DataScientest, a leader of data science bootcamps in France, and ISE systems, an expert in information systems.
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Locations: Online
Courses: Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Data Analytics & Visualization, +2 More
Subjects: Bootstrap, Cloud Computing, CSS, Cyber Security, Data Analytics +16 More
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Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas offers a six-month cyber security bootcamp covering all the essentials of information security. The information security bootcamp is designed to provide continued education to college students and currently employed workers with a passion for information security. Texas A&M information security bootcamp offers flexible scheduling and 20-30 hour weeks, so students still have time for a part-time job or college courses. The curriculum covers Python programming and Bash scripting, networking...

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Locations: Online
Courses: Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Data Analytics Bootcamp, +2 More
Subjects: Big Data, Bootstrap, Cloud Computing, CSS, Cyber Security +21 More

Hofstra University bootcamps are designed to accommodate both students and working professionals. You can earn your degree or certification by learning and preparing for exams online, as per the convenience of your own schedule. There is zero compromise on the quality of education provided. We promise excellence by providing: Official Certification All graduates will get an official certificate of completion from Hofstra Continuing Education Self-Paced Learning Study at your own convenience, at your own pace,...
Locations: Madrid
Courses: Bootcamp Big Data and Machine Learning, Bootcamp Mobile, Bootcamp Programming from cero, +3 More
Subjects: Algorithms, Android, AngularJS, Big Data, Cocoa +30 More

KeepCoding is a high-performance training in tech & coding school in Madrid. They create developers and accelerate their careers. They focus on Mobile, Web, Big Data, AI & Machine Learning Bootcamps, DevOps, Cybersecurity, BlockChain Bootcamps and programming from scratch. The need to write software more efficiently is growing in demand. Startups and big companies struggle to find talent that can deliver. Want to learn this in demand skill? KeepCoding Bootcamp offers students a program where...
Locations: Online
Courses: Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Web Development Bootcamp
Subjects: AngularJS, Bootstrap, CSS, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking +10 More

Becker College School of Graduate & Professional Studies IT Bootcamps Designed to equip students with practical skills & knowledge necessary for fulfilling careers in an age of technology driven economy. We recognize that you have many options as an adult learner. Our Bootcamps equip students with skills that enable them to further or start a career in Cybersecurity and Web Development.
Locations: Online, Baku
Courses: Backend, Cyber Security & SysAdmin, Data Analytics, +9 More
Subjects: Agile, Algorithms, Android, App Development, AWS +49 More

ABB Tech Academy is an educational initiative, based on the methodology developed by center for training of IT professionals «DAN IT education». The education program is based on the Israeli method for training IT-personnel – Telem. Currently the Academy provides immersive bootcamp programs covering main areas of programming, coding and some other designing skills. We offer both online and offline (Baku, Azerbaijan) classes, and currently due to Covid-19 we do hybrid (online / offline mixed)...
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Accepts GI Bill
Locations: Online
Courses: Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Data Analytics Bootcamp, Data Science Bootcamp, +1 More
Subjects: Big Data, Bootstrap, CSS, Cyber Security, Data Analytics +20 More
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QuickStart, an online IT certification courses and training provider, works in conjunction with CSU Pueblo Extended Studies to offer non-credit, certificate bearing programs. The goal of this collaborative effort is to create hands-on, career-relevant learning experiences that can help students learn in-demand skills and contribute to respective tech communities. Enroll and learn from nationally recognized faculty and outstanding staff.

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