Fullstack Cybersecurity Analytics Bootcamp (Live Online)

Learn the defensive and offensive cybersecurity skills you need to fight cybercrime and transform your career in 12 to 26 weeks.Why Fullstack Academy? Fullstack Academy is one of the longest-running and most reputable bootcamp providers in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the field through Fullstack Academy’s immersive active learning approach.Experience Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Analytics Enter a High-Growth Field: Employment in the cybersecurity sector is expected to grow 31% by 2029 (Bureau of Labor Statistics), making the field one of the fast-growing in tech. There are more than 700,000 cyber jobs available in the U.S., according to CyberSeek, with nearly 30,000 designated for entry-level professionals.Learners of All Levels Can Benefit: No matter your experience level in tech, the Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Fullstack Academy will work with your unique educational and career goals. Fullstack Academy Cyber grads are prepared for a variety of cybersecurity roles.Gain Real-World Cybersecurity Skills: You will use popular cybersecurity tools, techniques and procedures like Kali Linux, Command Line, Python, Wireshark, Bash, Nmap, Metasploit, Meterpreter, and more.Train with Industry-Experienced Instructors: Our courses are taught by industry-experienced instructors who are passionate about training the next generation of cyber professionals.Join a Powerful Alumni Network: Get access to a strong network of supportive Fullstack Academy alums who can help to open doors to lucrative jobs.Get Proven Career Support: With the help of our experienced Career Success Team, our graduates have gone on to cybersecurity jobs at companies like Accenture, the IRS, the Center for Internet Security, and more.What is Cybersecurity?Cybersecurity professionals work to prevent cyber attacks by safeguarding companies and individuals against online theft, disruption, misdirection, and unauthorized access to their electronic data and services.Types of cybercrime can include: Email and internet fraud Identity/financial theft Ransomware attacks/cyber extortion Data breaches Cybersecurity Ventures projected global cybercrime costs will grow by 15 percent, reaching $10.5 trillion by 2025. The need for cybersecurity professionals is growing at a rapid pace, making now a great time to join the fight against cybercrime. The Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Fullstack Academy gives beginners and seasoned professionals in-demand skills to help build a successful cybersecurity career. Cybersecurity Roles and Salaries In the field of cybersecurity, there are many career paths to follow based on your skills and experience. Our Fullstack Academy Career Success Team is there to assist you throughout your career journey. With cybersecurity professionals in high demand, the cybersecurity industry offers plentiful career and financial opportunities after you enter the field. Companies across the nation are hiring for roles like IT Help Desk Specialist, Systems Support Specialist, and Cybersecurity Analyst. Role Avg. Nationwide Entry Salary IT Help Desk Specialist/Computer Support Specialist $39,000 Network/Systems Support Specialist $45,800 System Administrator/Network Administrator $61,900 Network Engineer/Solutions Architect $78,900 Cybersecurity Analyst $79,300 Security Analyst $96,931 *US Cybersecurity Salary Data via Lightcast™ . 2022 Curriculum Our course curriculum, labs, and group exercises expose you to several in-demand cybersecurity applications. Our Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp also prepares you to take multiple major cybersecurity certifications to help jumpstart your career. To prepare students for real-life work scenarios and environments, students also take part in career simulations alongside their cybersecurity training. Additionally, students are taught resume writing, salary negotiation, and other career preparation skills throughout the program to equip them for their job search after graduation. Unit 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals The security mindset Confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) triad Threats, vulnerabilities, and risks Virtualization Unit 2: Asset and Inventory Management Linux Command Line File systems Users and groups Bash scripting Unit 3: Network Systems Networking Wireshark Encoding and encryption Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model) Firewalls Unit 4: Programming with Python Variables, loops, and conditionals String and list methods Dictionaries Regular expressions Log parsing Unit 5: System Administration Windows administration and management Active directoryGroup policyUnit 6: Red Team (Offense)Web vulnerabilities Penetration testing OWASP Top 10 Social engineering Burp Suite Cross-site Scripting SQL injection Metasploit Unit 7: Blue Team (Defense) Logs/log analysis Splunk and security information and event management (SIEMs) Digital forensics NIST Cybersecurity Framework Incident response A Day in the Life of a Fullstack Academy Cyber StudentYou’ll get a full classroom experience with your classmates and instructors through a mix of live lectures, workshops, and team projects. No two days are the same, but here’s an example of what a typical day looks like:Full-Time ScheduleThe Full-Time Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp is 12 weeks with Monday through Friday classes. Be sure to make note of the timezone when choosing your class time! Classes take place from 10:00am-6:00pm ET.Due to its immersive nature, students of the Full-Time curriculum should not maintain any employment during their 12 weeks of study. Students can expect to spend at least 32.5 hours in class each week and 8-10 hours on outside assignments or studying.Even working just a few hours a week puts students at a disadvantage in making the most of their bootcamp experience.AM Demos & Collaborative ExercisesLunch & Fitness BreakPM Demos & Collaborative ExercisesSchedule:Morning Review: 10:00am-1:00pmKnowledge and skills related to the competencies prospective employers are looking for are introduced by your instructor through active demonstrations. Then, you work with others as you complete student exercises in a virtual lab reinforcing what you have learned. These exercises are inquiry-based and often go deeper than some of the areas covered in demos. If your team needs help solving a challenge, an instructional team member will be there to assist. At the end of the session, you’ll discuss what you learned with the larger class.Lunch & Fitness Break: 1:00pm-2:00pmUse this free time to recharge. In many cohorts, students have weekly virtual lunch breaks with instructional team members and classmates to catch up on the week.PM Demos & Collaborative Exercises: 2:00pm-6:00pmAfter lunch, you’ll continue gaining new knowledge as your instructor introduces a new topic or set of skills. Collaboration and teamwork is essential to thriving in a cybersecurity career, so during the afternoon session you’ll once again team up with other students. Together, you’ll solve challenges designed around real-world problems in cybersecurity. During this time an instructional team member is available to help you through any problems you may get stuck on. The session closes with a class discussion.PM Lecture & Demos: 2:30pm-3:15pmAfter lunch, your instructor will teach another 45-minute live lecture and demonstration introducing a new topic or set of skills.PM Workshop: 3:15pm-5:30pmCollaboration and teamwork is essential to thriving in a cybersecurity career, so during the afternoon session you’ll once again pair up with another student. Together, you’ll solve challenges designed specifically for the material just covered in lecture. During this time a Teaching Fellow is available to help you through any problems you may get stuck on. The workshop closes with a class discussion.Review: 5:30pm-6:00pmAt the end of the day, your instructor touches base on what was covered that day and makes sure students have a clear understanding of the night’s homework.Part-Time ScheduleThe Part-Time Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp is 26 weeks with weekday classes held on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and weekend classes held on Saturday and Sunday. You can choose which class time works best for you in the application process. Be sure to make note of the timezone when choosing your class time!9:30am-12:30pm ET6:30pm-9:30pm ET8:30pm-11:30pm ETEach week, students can expect to spend 9 hours total in class and 6-8 hours studying or working on outside assignments.Cybersecurity Certifications The Fullstack Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp can help you prepare for industry-recognized training and certifications from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). These training units and certifications are optional but highly recommended for career success, as they help demonstrate your job readiness to potential employers. Career Success Our career success team makes sure students are well-prepared for their first job as well as each job afterward. Our team of career coaches helps you with: Growing your professional network Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization Interview and assessment prep Salary negotiation workshops And much more! Even after you graduate, our team is available to keep you motivated, prepare you for interviews, and help you negotiate offers. You’ll also graduate from the program with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to solve business problems for real companies.Fullstack Academy Grads Get HiredCompanies of all industries are hiring for remote and in-person cyber positions across the US. Particularly within tech hubs like New York, cybersecurity career opportunities continue to be prominent throughout the professional landscape.Some examples of companies hiring Fullstack Cybersecurity graduates include:The New York TimesAccentureIRSCenter for Internet SecurityAdmissionsThe Fullstack Academy Cyber Bootcamp is a challenging and rewarding educational experience.There’s no experience required—just a logical reasoning test—so don’t let inexperience or unfamiliarity with the industry stop you from applying.The Fullstack Academy Cyber Bootcamp is specifically designed for beginners and will be a great learning environment for anyone willing to work hard and think big.Fullstack Cyber Bootcamp Admissions ProcessApplyFill out an applicationTakes 30-45 minutesAssessmentLogic-based assessmentMobile-friendly but desktop is recommended30-minute time limitDecisionReceive an entrance decisionTestimonialsStraight from the source: Our grads give positive reviews for the Fullstack Academy Cyber Bootcamp.""The support I received from my fellow classmates, mentors, and instructors was amazing. They all played a crucial role in my journey. They reached out to provide encouragement and reassurance about my progress, highlighting the strides I had made and reaffirming my abilities."" --Desiree Walters, SOC Analyst""My bootcamp experience was great because there were so many other people with different levels of tech knowledge who were just starting down this path. There were other people, just like me, who never wrote a script but were excited when they completed a task. The pace of learning was easy to orient to and challenging enough to keep you going."" --Kevin Ghee, Information Security Analyst @ the Federal Reserve Bank""Bootcamp was fun, and the pace is manageable. I had no experience going into it, and I learned so much. There are instructors online after class to help you with topics and homework so you can understand it more fully. They were always there with answers and kind words to encourage me."" --Amanda W., Information System Security Engineer @ Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA systems""My bootcamp experience was very engaging, hands-on, and well put together. It had a nice flow and balance of fundamentals, red teaming, blue team, purple team, and everything in between. Aside from the amazing staff, I’ve created lifelong friendships with some members of my cohort, and we still keep in touch even now."" --Jeramy Hrobowski, Information Security Specialist""The material is covered in the most thorough manner, and the instructors provide thought-provoking and challenging labs. Choosing Fullstack Academy is one of the best things I've ever done for myself."" --Sean Heholt, Security Operations Center Analyst Tier II @ CACI International Inc.""Fullstack Academy provided the space and environment where I felt comfortable asking questions. It was somewhere I could push myself to learn faster. They gave me the confidence and the skills to get the job that I wanted."" --Fabianna Rodríguez-Mercado, Information Technology Analyst @ AccentureFAQs Q: What is the application process for Fullstack Academy Cyber Bootcamp? A: Like our curriculum, our application process is streamlined—to get started, complete your application. From there, you’ll take a 30-minute, open-book logic-based assessment (find tips here). Within a few business days, you’ll receive an admissions decision. Keep in mind that at any point in the process, you can schedule a time to speak with a Student Advisor (SA). SAs are dedicated to making sure you feel confident entering your cybersecurity training by answering any questions along the way. Q: Do you get a certificate for completing the program? A: Yes, graduates earn a certificate of completion issued by Fullstack Academy. Does the cybersecurity bootcamp prepare students for industry certification exams? Through bootcamp training and additional study, students will be prepared for several industry-recognized certifications and courses from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). While these certifications are not a requirement of bootcamp, they are highly recommended for career success. Q: What do I learn at Fullstack Academy's cybersecurity analytics bootcamp? A: Fullstack Academy Cyber Bootcamp equips students with the skills and training they need to land a job in one of the world’s fastest-growing fields. Fullstack Academy Cyber Bootcamp leads you through a seven-part curriculum covering these areas: Cybersecurity Fundamentals (confidentiality, integrity, and availability Triad, virtualization, and how to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risks) Asset and Inventory Management (Computing and networking basics, Linux command line, and bash scripting) Network Systems (Networking, Wireshark, encoding and encryption, Open Systems Interconnection/OSI model, and firewalls) Programming with Python (Variables, loops and conditionals, string and list methods, dictionaries, regular expressions, and log parsing) System Administration (Windows administration and management, active directory, and group policy) Red Team - Offense (Web vulnerabilities, penetration testing, OWASP Top 10, social engineering, Burp Suite, Cross-site scripting, SQL injection, and Metasploit) Blue Team - Defense (AWS Security Essentials, Logs/log analysis, Splunk, security information and event management, digital forensics, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and incident response). Students also participate in career simulations throughout the program and interactive labs and complete a capstone project. You can further explore our curriculum to see a high-level overview, or request a syllabus for more information. Q: What kinds of jobs do cybersecurity analytics bootcamp graduates find? A: Cybersecurity career paths vary depending on your skills and experience. During bootcamp, you’ll gain cybersecurity skills that will assist you throughout your career journey, from beginner and beyond. You’ll train for roles such as IT Help Desk Specialist, Information Technology Analyst, and Cybersecurity Analyst, and more. The Fullstack Academy Career Success Team is also available to assist you with your job search. Employers who have hired Fullstack Academy Cyber grads include the Center for Internet Security, the IRS, and Accenture. Check out this blog post to learn more about cybersecurity analyst roles and salaries. Q: Can I keep working while studying in the program? A: Part-Time students often continue working full-time while completing the bootcamp. Keep in mind, however, that there are 9 hours in class with an additional 6-8 hours of homework each week.Full-Time students do not continue working due to the immersive nature of the Fullstack Cyber Bootcamp. By focusing solely on their training, they’re set up to thrive in the expedited 12-week training. Full-time students can expect to spend an additional 8-10 hours outside of the classroom on homework and assignments. See a full-time daily schedule, and learn about one full-time student’s daily experience. Q: How do Fullstack Academy's online cybersecurity classes work? A: We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our online Fullstack Academy Cyber Bootcamp students about their experience learning technical skills in an online format with Fullstack Academy. Our proven method features live instruction and a project-based curriculum which are both well-suited to remote learning. Visit our Online Experience page to learn more. Q: Do I need to have my own laptop/computer in order to do the program, and if so, what are the system requirements? A: You do need to provide your own computer for the bootcamp. It can be a laptop or desktop as long as it meets minimum tech specifications. We highly recommend Apple computers for our program, however, it is possible to use Windows with some modifications. You must have at least MacOS 10.15 or newer or Windows 10. Because the bootcamp is live-online, you are required to have a webcam and microphone in order to participate in class. For specific tech requirements for your chosen program, visit our Online Experience page. Q: How much does the program cost and what are the payment options? A: Visit our tuition and dates page to see full tuition amounts. A range of scholarships and payment options may also be available for qualifying students. 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