Evolve Security Academy

I recently graduated from college looking to go into UX Engineering. I knew Cybersecurity had more potential for my interests, so I committed to switch and chose evolve to facilitate that change in my life. The BEST decision I made and 100% worth the... Read More investment. Evolve helped me look at problems in a different way and exposed me to leading edge technology that is not only recognized in the industry, but is actively used day-to-day. TBH, why I chose Evolve over other contenders was because they ONLY focused on security. Evolve is first, a security enterprise that offers security as a service first and foremost. This told me that they not only have their skin in the game, but that I would get up-to-date practices and a more current education in this space. I looked at other bootcamps that were doing web-dev, ux design, front-end dev, etc... Evolve ONLY does Cybersecurity. That stood out to me, and I hope my reiteration of this stands out to you. If you are looking to dive into Cybersecurity and don't know where to start, pick Evolve. Let them help you. The Final Exam was SO much fun for me and made me want to dive even deeper into offensive security. Thanks evolve for stoking the fire within me and fanning the flame! With the job-support help, Martin helped me land a STARTING Position, starting.... for $166k. If you give it everything you've got, they will help you 100% of the way. I for real owe Evolve SO much and cannot thank you enough for helping me move closer to achieving my dreams.

All the instructors are great and very knowledgable. They really take the time to explain things as needed and help you with any questions you may have. All the concepts and topics that were taught were explained thoroughly yet simple enough for a beginner... Read More to understand. Very well rounded course. All the topics that were taught, i feel are very important and present in the Cyber Security world. Hands down, the best bootcamp and best decision i could have done for myself. Truly has changed my life and opened me to a bunch of new opportunities.

The curriculum was planned out well. I was able to gain more knowledge just by completing the labs. My instructors were scholarly and have a passion to teach and learn. This was a great course that provided me with the knowledge and experience I need... Read More to advance in the cybersecurity field.

After intensive research on what virtual school i wanted to attend, my final decision was evolve academy and i must say it was the right choice, i learned everything i wanted and more. The labs are great and so are the instructors, all the material is... Read More straight foward so you can learn and even teach your self but the instructors make it so much better because they are there when you need them.

A great education. A respectful community. The experience had professor-led lectures - both live and video - combined with cohort hands-on lab work. This combination provided a full opportunity to learn cybersecurity from all angles. I liked the fact... Read More that the course was based on learning objectives, engagement, and discourse. I felt confident that I had learned the right things at the right time. This course takes the dedication of time and effort. This isn't an easy "rubber stamp" academy. The only feedback I have is for students to put in extra effort during the course in order to pass the final. The final requires an absolute understanding of the material.

I really could not have picked a better boot camp! I learned way more about cybersecurity than I imagined I could. First of all the scheduling was great. I'm sure it helped all of us with not getting burned even with all of the information we learned... Read More throughout the entire 20 weeks. The instructors as well as the assistant instructors were so knowledgeable, patient and helpful. Everyone was willing and eager to answer all of our questions that we could have had. I really loved the amount of hands on learning we did as it helped me retain a vast majority of the material that was given throughout the course. The only thing I wish that we covered more of was how to properly do write ups for security assessments, but I'm sure that can be added in for the upcoming cohorts. Our career coach was also extremely encouraging and made sure that we knew how much value we hold as cybersecurity experts and that we can SURELY pave a way for ourselves in this industry. That helped me boost my confidence a lot while making my way through the boot camp. All in all I am so glad that I made the decision to attend Evolve Security academy and I 10/10 recommend anyone else considering this school to go for it.

I decided it was time for a career change, but didn't know the first thing about cyber security. The Evolve Security Academy bootcamp was no joke. You're immediately thrown into the Linux terminal, and it only gets harder from there. However, the instructors... Read More are amazing, and never failed to help me through something I didn't understand. As the weeks went by, my confidence and passion for cyber security grew. Make no mistake, you have to WANT it. I studied on my own outside of class for probably 20 hours a week. The tests and labs were challenging, but you have not only the instructors to help you, but also your classmates. Being in a smaller "breakout" group allowed us to tackle certain tasks as a team. We learned a lot together, and even remained friends after class was over. When you first start it seems impossible, but by the time class is over, you feel like it went so fast. If you are the type of person that is serious about learning, this class is for you. Be prepared to study hard, have no social life, and be sad when it's done. 10/10 would do again.

Evolve taught me the technical skills in addition to the unique critical thinking skills that are necessary for cybersecurity. As someone who has 20 years of experience in an unrelated field, I am merging the professional skills that I already possessed... Read More with the technical skills that I learned to fulfill a dream of changing careers and helping companies secure their infrastructure.

I genuinely loved my experience with Evolve Security Academy. It led me to a complete career shift, introduced me to a network of alumni (now industry professionals), gave me a solid foundation in networking.security concepts, and so much more. I can,... Read More wholeheartedly, say this bootcamp changed my life and the lives of many in my cohort. I'd recommend Evolve Security Academy to anyone looking to break into cybersecurity!

My time in the trenches while attending the Evolve Security Academy was very intense, immersive and collaborative. I enjoyed the challenge while working with my fellow Cohorts in acquiring and refining the Cybersecurity skills needed to position myself... Read More in my new Cybersecurity profession. The staff, managers and instructors keep you the experience fun, educational and enjoyable while feeding from the Cyber Fiber Hose that is the Evolve Security Academy. I highly recommend this challenging and very rewarding experience to anyone in whatever your current profession, it will help you transition to a rewarding career in Cybersecurity. Evolve Security Certified Profession (ESCP) certification and digital badge has provided multiple interviews, 4 offers and a chance to choose which direction I would like to pursue in my Cybersecurity journey. Thank you Evolve Security for developing your Bootcamp which has provided the necessary tools and skills that have propelled and motivated me to a successful Cybersecurity careet.