How to Learn Cyber Security - 75 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: University of Maryland Global Campus Cybersecurity Bootcamp, University of Maryland Global Campus Data Analytics Bootcamp, University of Maryland Global Campus Data Science Bootcamp, +3 More
Subjects: CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, JavaScript, Node.js +3 More

○ University of Maryland Global Campus offers a 24-week, online cybersecurity bootcamp, a 24-week, online data analytics bootcamp and a 36-week, online software engineering bootcamp. Bootcamp students are free to work at their own pace and may complete the bootcamps sooner by putting in additional weekly hours. ○ The Cybersecurity Bootcamp curriculum covers threat actor types and attributes, malware, three-legged stool (CIA), authentication models, access control modes, risk assessments, control audits, and vulnerability assessments &...
Locations: Online
Courses: Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Subjects: Cyber Security

The Cybersecurity Bootcamp at San Diego State University’s Global Campus offers a cutting-edge approach to professional education, using real-world simulations and a collaborative learning environment designed to help students thrive. Students forge powerful connections with their instructors as they complete a comprehensive curriculum designed to cover all aspects and niches of their chosen industry.
Locations: Online, Dallas
Courses: Part-Time, Full Stack Web Development Boot Camp, Full-Time, Full Stack Web Development Boot Camp, Part-Time, Cybersecurity Boot Camp, +3 More
Subjects: Agile, Algorithms, Blockchain, Command Line, Cryptography +34 More

Southern Methodist University (SMU) boot camps offer 12-week, full-time and 24-week, part-time web development courses, 24-week, part-time data science, financial technology (FinTech) and cybersecurity courses and an 18-week, part-time product management course. 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...
Locations: Online
Courses: Part-Time, Cybersecurity Boot Camp, Part-Time, Data Analytics Boot Camp, Part-Time, Full Stack Web Development Boot Camp, +1 More
Subjects: Adobe XD, CSS, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Data Science +20 More

University of Utah Professional Education Boot Camps offer 24-week, part-time web development, cybersecurity, data analytics, and UX/UI courses. The full stack curriculum includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, Node.js, databases, MongoDB, MySQL, and Git. The cybersecurity curriculum offers hands-on training in networking, systems, web technologies, databases, and defensive and offensive cybersecurity. The UX/UI program provides hands-on training in user-centric design research, design thinking, visual prototyping and wireframing, interface design, storyboarding, visual design theory, web...
Locations: Online
Courses: AI Boot Camp, Coding Boot Camp, Cybersecurity Boot Camp, +2 More
Subjects: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Data Science +1 More
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