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About Evolve Security Academy

Location: Online

Established in 2016, Evolve Security Academy is the training arm of Evolve Security, a Chicago-
based cybersecurity firm. We are cybersecurity experts who ONLY teach cybersecurity. Our
instructors are practicing security professionals, and our curriculum... Read More

The flagship Cybersecurity Bootcamp takes career changers from foundations to job-ready
through live, instructor-led classes, hands-on CyberLab™ simulations, and an AI module.
Students gain real work experience by performing a live security assessment for a nonprofit
organization. Graduates earn the Evolve Security Certified Professional (ESCP) certification,
receive a CompTIA Security+ voucher, and get dedicated career coaching to help them land their
first cybersecurity role. The Cybersecurity Bootcamp is also backed by Evolve’s Job Offer
Commitment.

Evolve also offers specialized bootcamps for learners ready to go further. The CyberCore
Bootcamp is a 12-week program from Evolve Security Academy built for career changers with
no prior IT or cybersecurity experience. The OSCP and OSWE Bootcamps prepare students for
OffSec’s penetration testing and web application exploitation certifications. The CND + CEH
Bootcamp, offered in partnership with EC-Council University, covers network defense and
ethical hacking and prepares students for three EC-Council certifications: C|ND, E|CIH, and
CEH.

Small cohorts, individual attention, and a strong alumni network set Evolve apart. Visit our
website to learn more and apply.

Courses

CND + CEH Bootcamp (Live Online)

Cost: $4,000
Duration: 8 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

The 16-week CND + CEH Bootcamp, delivered by Evolve Security Academy in partnership with EC-Council University, prepares you for three globally recognized certifications: Certified Network Defender (CND), Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). You’ll build a defensive foundation in network security and incident response, then move into offensive skills like reconnaissance, exploitation, and web, wireless, and cloud attacks through hands-on, instructor-led labs. The program ends with a two-week internship where you run a real security assessment for a non-profit, supervised by cybersecurity engineers. Classes meet live online in the evenings so you can keep working, and tuition includes exam vouchers with two attempts per certification, plus career coaching during and after the bootcamp.

The CND + CEH Bootcamp is for people starting or transitioning into cybersecurity. No prior professional security experience is required, and a free Cybersecurity Fundamentals primer helps you build the networking and Linux basics you’ll need before day one. The evening live-online schedule fits working adults who want to keep a full-time job while they train. It’s a strong fit for entry-level defensive and offensive roles, such as SOC analyst, network defender, incident responder, or junior penetration tester. CND, E|CIH, and CEH are also accepted under DoD 8140/8570, making the program a smart path into government and defense contractor jobs.

CyberCore Bootcamp (Self-paced)

Cost: $4,000
Duration: 8 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

The CyberCore Bootcamp is a 12-week program from Evolve Security Academy built for career changers with no prior IT or cybersecurity experience. Students learn at their own pace, about 18 hours a week, and can join live instructor sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings (6–7 pm CT). The curriculum is mapped to CompTIA Security+ and covers networking, cryptography, security operations, incident response, and more through hands-on labs in CyberLAB™ that run right in the browser. Career coaching is built into the program, so graduates finish ready to sit for Security+ and apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles.

It’s built for beginners and career changers, people with no prior IT or cybersecurity experience and no college degree required. The self-paced format is designed around working adults who need to study on their own schedule. It’s a good fit for learners who want flexibility with some instructor support.

Cybersecurity Bootcamp (Live-Online)

Cost: $14,950
Duration: 20 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Evolve Security Academy’s 20-week online Cybersecurity Bootcamp is built on a hands-on, lab-based curriculum delivered through our own CyberLab Platform and culminates in a 2-week internship where student teams run a real security engagement for a non-profit partner. Every student also receives a CompTIA Security+ voucher and a Job Offer Commitment: complete the program, meet the job-search requirements, and get a job offer within six months of graduation, or request a tuition refund.

The bootcamp is ideal for working adults who are motivated to switch careers and can commit roughly 20 hours per week to coursework. The Cybersecurity Bootcamp meets live online Monday through Friday, 7 to 9 pm US CT, with an experienced cybersecurity instructor leading every class. You’ll learn through a hands-on, lab-based curriculum delivered on our proprietary CyberLab platform, so you’re practicing real skills, not just watching slides. Support doesn’t stop when class ends: office hours are available throughout the week, and our Slack community keeps you connected with classmates, alumni, and instructors. You’ll also receive career coaching during the bootcamp and after it ends, continuing until you land a job.

Subjects:
Linux, Command Line, Python, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Cryptography, Network Security

OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online)

Cost: $5,250
Duration: 8 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Evolve Security Academy’s OSCP Bootcamp is an 8-week, live-online program that prepares you to pass the OSCP exam in a fraction of the 6–12 months most people spend studying alone. Taught by OSCP-certified instructors, the lab-heavy curriculum covers enumeration, web application attacks, privilege escalation, Active Directory attacks, and custom exploitation through hands-on labs modeled on real-world scenarios. Part-time evening classes (Tuesday–Thursday, 7–9 p.m. CT) fit around a full-time job, and you keep access to Evolve’s CyberLAB™ after the course ends. Enrollment includes a 90-day OffSec PEN-200 voucher and an OSCP exam voucher, plus a free retake voucher through the Exam Pass Commitment if you don’t pass on your first attempt.

The OSCP Bootcamp is designed for experienced IT and security professionals ready to advance their penetration testing skills and earn their OSCP certification. With evening classes, it’s also built for working professionals who want to level up without leaving their full-time job.

Expect an immersive, lab-heavy experience delivered live-online, with in-class discussions and hands-on labs completed individually and in small groups. Over 8 weeks, you’ll work through OSCP-focused content using pre-configured virtual labs that spin up on demand, with ongoing instructor support whenever you get stuck. The course wraps with guided preparation for Evolve’s Penetration Testing lab exam before you take on the OSCP exam itself.

Subjects:
Linux, Windows Server, TCP/IP, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Penetration Testing

Evolve Security Academy Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.85/5 (237 reviews)

Jason Frank
Graduated: 2022

6/29/2022

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp: REMOTE (Live-Online)

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"Awesome bootcamp experience"

The program was well thought out, polished, and a good balance between learning and doing. The hands on labs were very appreciated as well as were some of the bigger projects such as the phishing campaign, threat intelligence, the Evolve hospital network,... Read More

Official Response from Evolve Security Academy

We really focus on providing our students with hands-on experience, so it's great to hear that you enjoyed that! Hands-on work is important for being successful in the cybersecurity field. Please keep in touch as you enter the industry!

Kalyani
Graduated: 2022

6/29/2022

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp: REMOTE (Live-Online)

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"Great learning and Awesome Experience"

Initially, I had a of couple other options while deciding on where to do the course, but finally decided to go with Evolve since not only they’re a top-ranked bootcamp but because they have a very student-centric curriculum, and that was very important... Read More

Official Response from Evolve Security Academy

We're so glad you were able to start your cybersecurity journey with us, Kalyani! We know you will be extremely successful in the rest of your journey. Please keep in touch!

Dawson Pate
Graduated: 2022

6/9/2022

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"This class was a great experience and though a beginner, laid down the foundation very well."

As a complete beginner in cybersecurity and pentesting in general this class was amazing. It layed down the fundamentals very well and in an easy to understand way. The instructors were very helpful and open to questions and more than happy to help your... Read More

Official Response from Evolve Security Academy

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with everyone! It's great to hear that we were able to help you in your pentesting journey. We're excited to see all that you accomplish! Please keep in touch.

Rick Console
Penetration Tester | Graduated: 2022

6/8/2022

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OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online)

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"Unparalleled!"

I've been wanting to get my OSCP certification for a while and I needed something that would both teach me everything I needed to know and give me the discipline I need to study and practice cybersecurity concepts. This course gave me much more than I... Read More

Official Response from Evolve Security Academy

We love reading about your experience with our OSCP Bootcamp, Rick! It's great to hear that you got so much out of it. We're proud to have helped you along your OSCP journey. Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and keep in touch!

Kendall Daniel
Graduated: 2022

4/14/2022

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp: REMOTE (Live-Online)

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"Amazing"

This program is amazing! I decided to make a big change in my career and chose Evolve to give me the knowledge and skills i needed to make my way into the field. I feel so much of what i learned in the bootcamp prepared me with the knowledge i needed... Read More

Official Response from Evolve Security Academy

Thank you for sharing your experience, Kendall! It's great to hear that you were prepared for the CompTIA Security+ exam from both our curriculum and the voucher provided. Supporting our students is one of our main priorities, and we are glad you felt... Read More

Jerold Kim
Cybersecurity Apprentice | Graduated: 2022

4/4/2022

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp: REMOTE (Live-Online)

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"This bootcamp was very well organized, thorough, and very exciting because there were so many students that were excited about cybersecurity."

The pros of this program are the certificate (Evolve Security Certified Professional), the job preparation that we students received, and the groups that we were split up into for labs were extremely well thought out. The only con I would say (this might... Read More

Official Response from Evolve Security Academy

We're glad you were able to find a community that is so excited about the future of cybersecurity in our bootcamp, Jerold! We do apologize for the multiple instructors, as that was a special, one-off circumstance. Otherwise, we're happy to know that you... Read More

Andrew Walter
Graduated: 2022

3/31/2022

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp: REMOTE (Live-Online)

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"The best cybersecurity bootcamp you can find to get you ready to work"

I found this bootcamp initially because it is one of the few that accepts the GI Bill and and the style of curriculum impressed me going in. I was certainly not disappointed. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and have worked in the industry... Read More

Official Response from Evolve Security Academy

Thank you for your thoughtful review, Andrew! We're glad you were able to use your GI Bill with us, as the veteran community is one of our largest! We know you will do great things in your career and we are excited to see all that you accomplish.

Joshua Tompkins
Graduated: 2022

3/27/2022

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp: REMOTE (Live-Online)

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"Evolve Security Academy gave me the skills and confidence to succeed in cybersecurity."

Evolve Security Academy gave me the confidence and skills necessary to start a new career in cybersecurity. Through the class training and knowledgeable instructors, I learned about numerous aspects of the field. Through the labs, I was able to put what... Read More

Official Response from Evolve Security Academy

We are so glad to hear that we were able to assist you in your cybersecurity journey to join the industry. We are looking forward to hearing about all of the things you accomplish in your career. Please keep in touch, Joshua!

Michael Raines
Graduated: 2022

3/24/2022

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp: REMOTE (Live-Online)

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"The best of the best"

I attended Evolve Academy’s remote cybersecurity bootcamp in hopes of gaining the knowledge I needed to switch careers. I did not have a technical background and my skills were on par with your average every day user. I went in nervous but I am proud... Read More

Official Response from Evolve Security Academy

It's great to hear that you would recommend our bootcamp, Michael! Your testimonial shows that even though you came into the bootcamp with little experience, you came out of it ready to join the job field. Please keep in touch as you advance in your career!... Read More

Robert Parker
Student | Graduated: 2022

3/23/2022

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp: REMOTE (Live-Online)

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"Incredible"

I would recommend Evolve Security Academy to my friend or colleague interested in cybersecurity training for numerous reasons. The main reason being that during my entire time going through the bootcamp, I never once felt like a fish out of water. Coming... Read More

Official Response from Evolve Security Academy

Thank you for your review, Robert! We have many students who join our bootcamp without any experience and leaving ready to join the cybersecurity industry. We're excited for you to join that group of graduates! We really appreciate your kind words and... Read More

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