Evolve Security Academy

When I interviewed for this course, I didn't expect them to ask me anything IT related. However, they did and I realized that the course was going to be an uphill battle. I didn't know what an IP address was and the only reason I knew what RAM stood for... Read More was because of Daft Punk's Random Access Memories. So pretty much, I started this course with knowing nothing at all.

However, by the end of the course, I was able to analyze PCAP files, create network designs, run an instance on AWS and create a LAMP stack from that instance, and gain root access on a black box. This might be cheesy, but I've never felt prouder of myself than gaining root access during that web application assessment. That was the exact moment where I knew that I'd be able to make in this career field.

Many of the teachers I learned from were experts in their fields. I got a good dose of networking, governance, cryptography, virtualization, threat hunting, incident response, and a bunch of red team tools. There's a bunch more that I was taught, but I think those are what stuck out most for me.

Bootcamps aren't for everyone and after the course was done, I went to other resources to enhance my skills. It will feel like trying to drink out of a firehouse, but the best part is that you'll still be able to access the modules after the class is finished.

I'm excited for my career and what it'll go. Evolve Security helped my find a passion that I didn't know was there. I'm grateful for their ongoing support and if you're considering joining a cohort, sign up for an interview and tell Jeremy sent you! Good luck on your search.

The cohort takes a very basic approach to cybersecurity. There's a lot of information covered from a very high level and it does give you a good picture and understanding for different aspects of cybersecurity. There are different areas that felt kind... Read More of forced and maybe should have been given more time and attention than other. The academy did provide a great learning environment with the AI's, instructors and what I found most helpful, other classmates. Honestly, I think if ESA can just touch up some of the curriculum focus a bit more and add a bit more to job support, it'd be a top notch place. Overall I am happy I took the bootcamp. It helps lay out a roadmap and expose you to a lot of information so you can make informed choices on a path within cyber.

If you don’t know where to start when looking to get into the cybersecurity field, Evolve Security Academy is the right choice. This is the best investment I made towards my skills and career. I had the most knowledgeable instructors that provided me... Read More with the skills necessary to succeed in cybersecurity.

I was able to burn off the few months remainder of my GI Bill to attend ESA. So if you a veteran and have some GI Bill remaining, while this COVID19 pandemic is ongoing the VA will approve the school and you will get BAH for attending. As far as the course... Read More goes, the first thing to know that this is not based directly on a curriculum of certs like CompTIA, EC Council, etc. You do get a voucher for Security+, or if you have that you can get reimbursed 350 dollars. Personally, I think the course overall is good someone who is already in the IT industry, maybe working help desk or in a network admin job, and wanting to transition int cybersecurity. If your a complete beginner, I would suggest taking a cheap Udemy course or watching YouTube on A+ level certification videos first... having the basics of computers, networks, and security is definitely helpful before taking this course. The course has three parts a main discussion (where the entire class goes and listens to the lead instructor), the break out group ( about 10 of you in a room with an assistant instructor), and the lab/videos environment. For the best user experience and to get the most bang for your buck, my suggestion would be to get involved outside of class with other students. Build a team of your own or become a part one and work on CTF's together, kick job postings back and forth to each other, have discussions about cyber things, and make some great friends.

The instructors and content for this boot-camp are excellent. It provides you with hands on cybersecurity experience that would be hard to get on your own or with any other boot-camp. The curriculum flows nicely and starts you out with basic security... Read More concepts but over the course of the boot-camp you get into high level security concepts/methods. The instructors did an amazing job at making sure that everyone understood the material and the labs before moving onto the next portion. The instructors that they have teaching this boot-camp are highly knowledgeable /skilled and were able to answer all my questions. This boot-camp offers both blue team and red team content which separates it from other boot-camps for Cybersecurity. The fact that it offers both blue/red team training and experience makes for more well rounded professionals when completing the course. You also get career coaching that aids in helping you find a position in the field. I want to make it clear that it is career coaching and not job placement, which means they will help you get your resume ready and give you tips/suggestion/methods for securing a job but it is not a job placement program. I would recommend this boot-camp to anyone looking to start or further their career in cybersecurity.

Training for cyber security at Evolve Security Academy was definitely worth for my career. Even though, before attending the bootcamp i had few well-known cybersecurity's certs. But Evolve trained me so well that i could perform my duties in real world... Read More comfortably. It was great experience. but it was not peace of cake. But totally worth it. If you want to understand cybersecurity's world. This is course for you. It was 100% HANDS-ON training. Challenge yourself in the training before you face challenges at cybersecurity's job. if you are starting new cybersecurity career or already have experience. This course will be for you. I would say. This course is only for people who wants to learn. NOT EASY BUT TOTALLY WORTH IT!
This course was great to change my life. Evolve security academy's curriculum was easy to understand and follow. I highly recommend it.

Attending Evolve Security Academy bootcamp is one of the best decisions I've made in my career. I had a technical background but wanted to really focus on Cybersecurity. The 16 week program was not a piece of cake but with enough determination, patience... Read More and with the help of the knowledgeable instructors, I can proudly say that I've done it. The modules were well thought of and classes were presented in a professional manner every session. I especially like the breakroom activities that gives us opportunity to work together in small teams to analyze and solve different tasks. Career coaching is also another strength of this program. Not only are students trained technically but they also guided us on how to present ourselves in the market and prepare for job hunting. Overall, Evolve has really done a great job exposing students with knowledge of the real world scenarios and possible solution relating to Cybersecurity. If you want to train to become a Cybersecurity professional, I strongly recommend joining the Evolve Security Academy. It requires work and sacrifice, but I assure you that it's worth it.

First off, I would like to say if you have any interest in pursuing education and a career in Cybersecurity. Evolve Security Academy is the first place you should research no matter what! I began my education with the Evolve Security Academy with absolutely... Read More no knowledge in the information technology field, yet alone information security. Once I graduated from my bootcamp, I was surprised by the fact that I was able to comfortably speak about IT and cybersecurity with ease and actually know what I'm doing when it came to working on home labs. This bootcamp experience was amazing, informative, and I learned a tremendous amount in 16 weeks! The bootcamp itself was fast paced and a new topic was learned every week but with the right instructors and training curriculum, it made the bootcamp fun. Just remember, I knew nothing about IT prior to starting and now I have a wealth of knowledge from this 16 week course. Don't be discouraged and press on the gas pedal with the Evolve Security Academy!!!

Great cohort experience. Knowledgeable instructors and assistant instructors helped us get through the four months and really hone in on the subject matter, and we had two wonderful career coaches, too. I'm now part of a (large!) new family and beginning... Read More a new career, and know I have many people to reach out to for help or advice in cybersecurity and beyond.

Would rate 4.5/5 if I could, but rounding up--only issue was our cohort was the largest class size (they've since limited the size I believe), and this could be a problem with some topics that were harder to grasp for some, or with troubleshooting.

This program is great for anyone looking to get into the security field, but is not sure where to start. The program does a great job teaching the security domains and different skills required for those areas. This includes security operations architecture,... Read More security programs, threat intelligence, offensive security, and more. This approach allows their students to gain real world applicable skills that jobs are looking for, while giving them the exposure needed to decide which area of security interests them the most. Evolve's Cyberlab provided an environment that made it really easy for students to access the technical tools needed to learn. Most importantly, their instructors are top-notch and are truly ambassadors of the security community. They truly want to help every student succeed and it clearly shows in their approach they bring to class every day.