Evolve Security Academy

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.

PROS: I’m very happy I attended Evolve Security Academy (I opted for the remote bootcamp option), as I had a fantastic experience and it was the perfect step to starting my IT/ cybersecurity career. While it's impossible to cover every aspect of cybersecurity... Read More in 17 weeks, the course provided a well-thought-out curriculum and a structured approach to covering the material. For example: starting with Networking => security frameworks => OSINT etc- the material that we were taught, built on itself. We also had great instructors who- not only conveyed the lessons in a clear, patient manner- but also tied in real-life examples that they’d encountered from their job experience. Lastly, we also had a capstone project where we conducted a full scale security assessment for a not-for-profit from start to finish. It was pretty awesome. On a personal level, I was truly impressed with Evolve’s understanding and sensitivity. I’m a Sabbath observer, and a big chunk of class time happens to be on Saturdays. At first I was hesitant to even mention this during my interview (when I’d shared this with a different bootcamp, they immediately told me it would be an untenable situation) but I did and was relieved to find out that not only would it be ok but Evolve would be supportive in any way that they could (recorded classes, contacting them with any questions etc). This showed me that in addition to being #1 in cybersecurity, Evolve is also #1 in terms of being a mensch. CONS: No place is perfect, but whatever concerns or issues I had while was in the cohort... were always dealt with in an immediate and helpful fashion. - not really any interaction between other groups- on the first day, we were broken up into 5 separate groups with 5-6 people per group. Which was great! Don’t get me wrong- my group rocked- but my group were the only people I truly became friends during the course. Besides its already stellar reputation, as more and more cohorts graduate, attending Evolve becomes more and more valuable thanks to its strong budding alumni network. Would definitely recommend and if you have any specific questions or would like to hear more about my experience at Evolve, feel free to DM me on Twitter.

Enrolling in and completing Evolve Security Academy's curriculum was one of the best professional decisions I've ever made. Prior to attending, I was an immigrant with suboptimal job prospects in the U.S. private sector. Evolve's technical, hands-on program... Read More gave me the skills and confidence I needed to succeed in the cyber security domain here in America. Evolve's instructors are practitioners in the field, which made their curriculum more realistic and labs more exciting. The Academy's job support services were great as well. I received support from Evolve throughout the job search process, ultimately ending with 4 job offers that Evolve helped me navigate and choose the best from. This is definitely one of the best bootcamps in the world, and totally changed my life for the better. Highly, highly recommended!

If you are looking to get started in cybersecurity this is the program to do it. The coursework covers a huge variety of topics, everything from the basics to hands on exercises that you will see in the real world. All of the instructors are extremely... Read More knowledgeable and have real world experience that translates directly in to the course. The career prep section helps you translate your experience in to what employers are looking for. The workload is a good balance of not being overwhelming while also allowing you to dive deeper if you want and have the time. It was challenging at times, but you get out of it what you put in. Overall, I am happy with my decision to enroll in the Evolve Security Academy and would recommend it to anyone looking to get in to cybersecurity.

Joining Evolve Security Academy is definitely a great first step to start your Cybersecurity education. I had no prior IT experience before joining the bootcamp but the hands-on education with the security tools, the support provided by the instructor... Read More and AIs was really beneficial to me grasping the knowledge. Although the bootcamp was intense, it was definitely a great learning experience, the knowledge and information I gained from this bootcamp will put me in good stead for my future career in Cybersecurity.

I would say that prospective students should get the Comptia Security+ study guide to go through while going through this course. Really helps explain topics (in extra detail) that will come up and you'll be ready to use the exam voucher by the end of... Read More it!

My cohort had a good size of people from all different backgrounds. Assistant Instructors were friendly and approachable.

Martin as the career coach is really great; I have a lot of confidence that following his module will really help in professional networking and getting a job.

Being as I was totally new to the cybersecurity field this was a really good course for me to be exposed to different areas but if you're someone who has spent some time in the field maybe it'd be better for one of their more advanced courses!

One thing I'd warn is that it's a bit of time commitment but if you find yourself with time during quarantine then maybe it's time to try something new