How to Learn Cyber Security - 116 Bootcamps to Get You Started

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By: The SwitchUp Team
Last Updated: March 20, 2020

Cyber Security is the protection of hardware, software and electronic data from theft or damage. The field of cyber security has experienced exponential growth due to our increasing reliance web-based technology, which has led to growing demand for cyber security engineers.

With nearly 40,000 current openings for cyber security engineers, and salaries averaging at almost $130,000 in the United States, it is clear that these professionals enjoy considerable opportunities and high compensation. Those considering career advancement, or a career change into the cyber security field can often benefit from the skill building that bootcamps offer.

Interested in bootcamps that teach cyber security skills? Highly-ranked programs include Springboard, and Evolve Security Academy. Springboard and Evolve Security Academy. SwitchUp has compiled verified alumni reviews that range from 1 to 5 stars for programs that teach cyber security. Our comprehensive guide to cyber security will help you kick-start your research. Be sure to check out all individual reviews and rankings before making your decision.

Locations: NYC
Courses: Cyber Security Risk Management, Intro to Android Development with Java (part-time, evening hours), Intro to iOS Development with Swift (part-time, evening hours), +2 More
Subjects: Android, Cyber Security, iOS, Mobile

TurnToTech offers full-time, 8 to 16-week mobile development in iOS and Android, and part-time, 30 to 36-week cybersecurity bootcamps in partnership with HackerUSA. All programs are taught in-person in New York City. During the 8-week immersive or 16-week part-time Mobile Bootcamp, students will learn programming fundamentals through instructor-led courses, complete with intensive lab work, simulation and hands-on practice. Students will work on Projects of increasing complexity to master the skills to develop world-class apps for...
Locations: Online
Courses: Advance MATLAB Data Types and Data Structures | Simpliv, Beginner’s Guide to Editor Scripting in Unity | Simpliv, Complete Google Data Engineer and Cloud Architect Guide | Simpliv, +25 More
Subjects: Cyber Security, Data Science, Data Structures, Game Design, Hadoop +7 More

Simpliv is your one stop solution for taking control of your learning with the widest range of professional online courses. It is a unique platform that allows the learners to master the important skills needed for the success in life. Let the expert instructors explore their expertise by imparting the knowledge and skills Simpliv is an online education company which is transforming the internet platform into a dynamic web-based learning and teaching environment for a...
Locations: Online
Courses: Full-Time, Full Stack Web Development Boot Camp, Part-Time, Cybersecurity Boot Camp, Part-Time, Data Analytics Boot Camp, +5 More
Subjects: Agile, AJAX, Algorithms, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency +28 More

Berkeley Boot Camps offer 12-week, full-time and 24-week, part-time courses in web development; 24-week, part-time courses in data analytics, UX/UI, cybersecurity and financial technology (FinTech) and 18-week, part-time digital marketing and technology project management courses. The full stack curriculum includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, Node.js, databases, MongoDB, MySQL and Git. The data curriculum includes programming in Excel, Python, R programming, JavaScript charting, HTML/CSS, API interactions, SQL, Tableau, fundamental statistics, machine learning and more....
Locations: Online
Courses: 1-TO-1 TUITION, AGILE IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AUTOMATED TESTING, +8 More
Subjects: Adobe XD, Agile, C#, Cryptography, CSS +22 More

WHY DO WE TEACH PROGRAMMING? We are here with a purpose – to help people who are looking for new job opportunities in IT. The Dublin Coding School provides courses and that has been specifically designed with the European tech-jobs market in mind. Each course is led by an industry professional sharing their first-hand and practical experience. As well as offering a variety of cutting-edge training courses the Dublin Coding School also provides graduates with...
Locations: Online
Courses: Part-Time, Cybersecurity Boot Camp, Part-Time, Data Analytics Boot Camp, Part-Time, Financial Technology Boot Camp (Online), +1 More
Subjects: Algorithms, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, CSS, Cyber Security +19 More

Vanderbilt University Boot Camps offer 12-week, full-time, and 24-week, part-time courses in web development; 24-week, part-time courses in data analytics and cybersecurity; and an 18-week, part-time course in digital marketing. The full stack curriculum includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, Node.js, databases, MongoDB, MySQL, and Git. The data curriculum includes programming in Excel, Python, R programming, JavaScript charting, HTML/CSS, API interactions, SQL, Tableau, fundamental statistics, machine learning, and more. Enjoy close collaboration with other...

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Locations: Online
Courses: Certificate of Completion in Cybersecurity, Certificate of Completion in Java Programming
Subjects: Cyber Security, Java, JavaScript, Web Development

Grand Canyon University's Undergraduate Certificate of Completion in Java Programming and Undergraduate Certificate of Completion in Cybersecurity equips students with skills needed to enter today's technology careers. The courses are offered as a 16-week, on-line program but require virtual face-to-face time with the instructors. The instructors provide virtual lessons, and the students complete projects and tasks on their own time. Both programs offer a depth of understanding of the theories and foundational knowledge needed to...
Locations: Online
Courses: Part-Time, Cybersecurity Boot Camp, Part-Time, Data Analytics Boot Camp, Part-Time, Full Stack Web Development Boot Camp
Subjects: Bash, Bookshelf.js, Bootstrap, Command Line, CSS +19 More

Case Western Reserve University Boot Camps are 24-week, part-time courses in full stack web development, data analytics and cybersecurity. The full stack curriculum includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, Node.js, databases, MongoDB, MySQL and Git. The data curriculum includes programming in Excel, Python, R programming, JavaScript charting, HTML/CSS, API interactions, SQL, Tableau, fundamental statistics, machine learning and more. Enjoy close collaboration with other professionals while receiving hands-on experience. The cybersecurity curriculum offers hands-on training...
Locations: Online
Courses: Cyber Security Professional Program
Subjects: Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Web Development

The University of Miami offers part-time programs ranging from 26 to 32 weeks in Miami, Florida. The Cyber Security Ethical Hacking Bootcamp covers advanced infrastructure attacks, cross-platform elevation of privileges, Python programming for security, web application penetration testing, hacking fundamentals and exam prep. The Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp covers operating system security (Windows and Linux), network security, cyber infrastructure and technology, offensive security, incident response and threat hunting, introduction to Python for security, and game theory...
Locations: Online
Courses: Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Subjects: Cyber Security

In an effort to provide educational opportunities to individuals who have no formal training in the IT or cybersecurity field, American University developed AU's Cybersecurity Professional Certificate programs. The courses aim to pair students with instructors and market-driven curricula to provide in-depth knowledge that will allow them to graduate with a skill set that can help provide an advantage in the field of cybersecurity. The American University Cybersecurity Professional Program is Powered by HackerU.
Locations: Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Bellevue +59 More
Courses: Coding Camps for Kids & Teens, Coding Camps for Teens
Subjects: A/B Testing, Algorithms, Android, Artificial Intelligence (AI), C# +8 More

Students ages 7-18 learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, print 3D characters, work with AI, build laptops, learn about cybersecurity, and more! Held at 150+ locations nationwide, including Stanford, NYU, and many others. This summer, kids and teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new tech skills, and join a community of 350,000 alumni. With world-class instructors and customized learning, our programs instill in-demand...

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