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Why Enroll in an Online Cybersecurity Bootcamp?
With an estimated 3.5 million unfilled industry jobs, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybersecurity is a safe and readily recommendable career to jump into. A career in cybersecurity is highly fulfilling, as the industry is designed to protect people and businesses at large from a wide range of security risks.
Cybersecurity professionals must possess a lot of technical know-how, risk assessment skills, data and security knowledge, and threat intelligence skills. At Gonzaga University, our online Cybersecurity Bootcamp, offered in partnership with Springboard, is engineered to provide students with all they need to start their career in the industry. We do this by providing you with a thoroughly curated curriculum designed by industry experts, including hands-on projects that offer a real-world experience tailored specifically for your future career.
Cybersecurity Bootcamp Details
Throughout this course, you will learn cybersecurity fundamentals, ending in a capstone project that will serve as a centerpiece for your portfolio. Our courses will give you all you need to know about the most important aspects of several IT, IT security and IT auditing processes. In addition, you will learn how to identify errors and improve a range of products and services that are popular in the industry. Even better, you'll be able to do all this on your own time, potentially completing the course ahead of schedule if you're prepared to devote the extra time.
In addition, this comprehensive Cybersecurity Bootcamp includes a complete mock exam designed to help you prepare for the globally-recognized CompTIA Security+ exam. We'll provide you with a free voucher to sit for the exam. With this voucher, alongside the optional 1:1 career coaching we provide, you'll get everything you need to build a professional resume and begin your career in this ever-growing industry.
Careers in Cybersecurity
Once you complete our online Cybersecurity Bootcamp, you'll have all the skills employers demand to begin a successful career in the industry. The following are some of the most common examples of careers that you can pursue, according to CompTIA:
Cybersecurity analyst: $107,500
Software developer/engineer: $110,140
Cybersecurity consultant: $92,504
Vulnerability analyst/penetration tester: $101,091
Cybersecurity manager/administrator: $130,000
Network engineer/architect: $83,510
Systems engineer: $90,920
Senior Software Developer: $151,960
Systems Administrator: $80,600
Curriculum
Typical coursework includes complete learning resources, exercises, InfoSec learning labs and nine optional, career-related units. In addition, our bootcamp will help you learn all the fundamentals you need to succeed. Explore the curriculum:
NEW! AI for Cybersecurity Curriculum
Learn to harness the power of AI with new learning units throughout your cybersecurity curriculum. You’ll explore AI’s practical applications and how to leverage them to solve cybersecurity challenges. Learn how to identify and respond to security threats in real time, to predict cyber threats and future attack trends. With AI by your side, you can become a powerful guardian of cyberspace, and a valuable asset to your employer. Curriculum includes:
Introduction to AI and its Applications in Cyber Security
AI for Threat Detection and Incident Response
AI in Malware Analysis and NLP for Cyber Security
AI in Network Security and Threat Hunting
Explainable AI and AI for Predictive Security Analytics
7 Core Concepts of Cybersecurity
This bootcamp covers each of the components:
Host-Based Security
Network Security
Identity and Access Management
Cryptography
Security Assessment and Testing
Security Operations
Application SecurityBy studying 10-15 hours per week, you should complete it in 6 months.
Course units include learning resources, practice exercises, virtual labs from InfoSec Learning, as well as nine optional career-related units.
Curriculum Breakdown
The course itself is divided into multiple learning units, consisting of:
1 Getting Started Unit
12 Technical Units
2 Basic Priming Units:
A Cybersecurity Basics Unit
A Cybersecurity Fundamentals Unit
7 Core Concepts
1 Capstone Project Unit
1 CompTIA Security+ Preparation Unit
6 Career Preparation Units
Course Sequence
Program Overview
Introduction to AI and its Applications in Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Basics
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
AI for Threat Detection and Incident Response
Career Unit: Career Planning
Cybersecurity Attacks
Host-Based Security
Career Unit: Career Branding
Network Security Part I
Network Security Part II
AI in Network Security and Threat Hunting
Career Unit: Effective Networking
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Cryptography
Security Architecture
Security Operations (SecOps)
Application Security
Explainable AI and AI for Predictive Security Analytics
Security Assessment and Testing
AI in Malware Analysis and NLP for Cyber Security
Capstone Project
Career Unit: Your Application Materials
CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep Unit
Career Unit: Effective Interviewing for Cybersecurity
Career Unit: Salary Negotiation
Congrats and Next Steps After Course Completion
Technical Unit Preview
Through our Cybersecurity Bootcamp, you'll gain experience via several specialized units. These units are each carefully designed to help you find success in your career. The following are examples of the kinds of technical units that we provide:
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
In this unit, you'll get a peek behind the curtain of the cybersecurity stage. You'll study the behavior, motivations, and game plan of your adversary — the cybercriminal. You'll learn about threat actors, the most common types of attacks, plus the frameworks and models used to build a robust defensive playbook.
You'll understand how professionals set the defense standards through the CIA Triad, and the cyber kill chain model. You'll also study real-life data breaches to get a glimpse of how rapidly the dominoes can fall. Finally, you'll be introduced to the CompTIA Security+ certification exam and become familiar with Linux and Unix.
Topics Covered:
The CIA Triad: Three-Legged Stool
Threat Actor Types and Attributes
Cyber Kill Chain
Ethical Hacking
Using Linux and Unix
Intro to CompTIA Security+ Certification
Identity and Access Management
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is one of the most important disciplines within cybersecurity. It aims to manage user identities and their access to enterprise resources and data. IAM governance and programs—including policies, processes, and technologies—manage user identities and access, as well as what a user can do within a system through authentication, authorization, and accounting. At the end of the unit, you’ll have the option to prepare for and take the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals exam (Exam SC-900), which is 50% off for students taking this course.
Topics Covered:
Controlling Access
Zero Trust
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Security Assessment and Training
In the Security Assessment and Testing unit, you will learn how to conduct security assessments and recommend remediation activities. You will also learn how to create Information Security (IS) audit test plans, which will give you insight into how IS auditors approach their engagements. Exposure to advanced concepts around web security testing and the use of Kali Linux is also included. Mini-projects in this unit will allow you to explore another side of penetration testing, real-world vulnerability management challenges, and software testing plans. Labs in this unit will give you another slice of the red-team world, taking you through attacking web servers, exploring a vulnerable web application, and cracking passwords.
Topics Covered:
Logical and Physical Security Testing
Mobile Device Security
Governance Risk and Compliance
Security Policies
Student Support
Through Springboard student advisors, mentors and career coaches, you will have access to the following support elements:
Student Advising: Your student advisor will be with you from start to finish, answering questions as you progress.
1:1 Mentorship: Meet regularly with your cybersecurity mentor, with additional calls available as needed.
Career Preparation: You can also take advantage of optional 1:1 career coaching to help you develop a strong resume, among other preparations.
Online Community: Get the feedback you need from both peers and mentors.
Learn With an Industry Mentor
At Springboard, our team of mentors is composed of industry experts that are fully equipped to help students develop all the skills they need to succeed.
Regular 1:1 Video Calls: Our mentors offer assistance in fine-tuning your projects, addressing any roadblocks and building professional goals.
Accountability: We help you achieve a sense of personal responsibility by making you accountable for reaching your goals.
Dedicated Mentorship Calls: We provide additional 1:1 calls with our mentorship team as needed at no extra cost.
Alissa Torres
Senior Threat Hunter
Jay James
Cyber Security Operations Lead
Mark Adams
Sr Manager, IT Security & Compliance
Leonard Simon
MSSP Manager
Is This Cybersecurity Bootcamp Right for You?
If protecting people and their assets in the modern digital age sounds appealing, you have come to the right place. A career in cybersecurity requires that you enjoy collaborating and problem solving, in addition to the following prerequisites:
A willingness and desire to complete all required course units.
The ability to pass an evaluation for baseline soft skills, including self-motivation, team communication, overall professionalism, commitment to learning and analytical skills.
FAQ
What is cybersecurity?
In general, cybersecurity consists of the process and techniques used to protect sensitive data, computer systems, networks and software applications from cyber attacks.
Some of the most popular topics covered in cybersecurity include:
Unauthorized access to systems and data
Disrupting the normal functions of a business and its processes
Using ransomware attacks to encrypt data and extort money from victims
Does cybersecurity require coding?
Entry-level roles generally do not require any coding experience, but programming is a powerful skill to have in your toolkit as you progress in your career. This course will teach you basic Python, Perl and Powershell. No coding experience is required for acceptance into this Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
What skills are needed to work in cybersecurity?
Professionals working in the cybersecurity field must have a strong analytical mindset, robust communications skills and a highly collaborative work ethic. In this course, you’ll also build the following technical skillset:
Incident response
Threat intelligence
Operating system security
Application security
Network scanning tools
Network mapping
Firewall
IDS/IPs
Vulnerability assessments
IT controls
Packet capture
While building the technical skill set, Cybersecurity Bootcamp students will have access to the following tools:
Nmap for network scanning
Wireshark: A free and open-source network protocol analyzer
Metasploit for vulnerability scanning, enumeration, executing attacks and more
Kali Linux for digital forensics, penetration testing, ethical hacking and more
Kleopatra for security key encryption
Autopsy for digital forensics
OpenVAS for vulnerability scanning
Zenmap, the graphical interface of Nmap, used for scanning, network mapping and more
GoPhish to run phishing simulations
Low Orbit Ion Cannon for stress testing and denial-of-service attack application
What type of jobs can you do after a cybersecurity bootcamp?
You’ll be able to gain an entry-level position as a cybersecurity analyst, specialist or incident analyst/responder.
Graduates also pursue other roles, such as SOC analyst, cybersecurity engineer, cybersecurity consultant, cybersecurity manager / administrator, systems engineer, network engineer / architect, software developer / engineer, vulnerability analyst, cyber crime analyst/ responder and IT auditor.
How long does it take to complete a cybersecurity bootcamp?
This course is designed to be completed in 6 months or less depending on how much time you dedicate each week. It is completely flexible with you in the driver’s seat.
What is the salary of someone working in cybersecurity?
Depending on your work experience, geographic location, role and work sector, you can expect to make between $80,000 and $130,000 in some of the best cybersecurity jobs, according to CompTIA.
Is cybersecurity in high demand?
Yes, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, cybersecurity jobs are expected to grow 33% through 2030, much faster than average for other occupations.
According to Cybersecurity Ventures, there are an estimated 3.5 million unfulfilled cybersecurity jobs as the demand to fill these jobs far outweighs the number of individuals qualified to undertake a complex field.
Is a cybersecurity bootcamp worth it?
Yes! You’ll have the skills you need to succeed in 6 months’ time with a support system ready to help you in your job search.
How much does a cybersecurity bootcamp cost?
The full tuition of the program is $13,050. If you pay upfront, you get an 11% discount.
Pay monthly only for the time you need, up to 6 months.
Financing options available.
For more details on how tuition payments work, see the frequently asked questions page.
Is this program offered by Gonzaga University?
Gonzaga partners with Springboard, an industry-driven education company that prepares learners for high-growth careers, to offer the Cybersecurity Bootcamp. This course is designed, administered and led by Springboard, and the curriculum has been vetted and approved by Gonzaga University School of Engineering and Applied Science.
After successfully completing a bootcamp, you’ll receive an official Certificate in Cybersecurity from Gonzaga University and verification of continuing education credits.
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