Cyber Security Bootcamp

Gain hands-on skills necessary to land high-paying careers in cybersecurity, one of the world’s fastest growing industries, in 8 to 16 weeks.

This bootcamp is also pre-apprenticeship related technical instruction leading to Vijay Computer Academy’s Registered Apprenticeship Program – CyberSecurity Support Technician.

 

This bootcamp is open to all with working knowledge of English language.

Hardware/Software or Setup Requirements for the Online Training: 

✅ Good quality laptop or desktop with OS – Windows 11, Microsoft Office 2019 or 365 

✅ Webcamera

✅ High speed internet

Bootcamp Eligibility

  • This cybersecurity bootcamp is designed to successfully prepare people who may have no college degree, no background or prior experience in IT for entry level jobs in cybersecurity, leading to a lucrative career path that is in high-demand.
  • This bootcamp is open to all with working knowledge of English language.

 

High demand for Cybersecurity Professionals

Cybercrime has become an everyday occurrence, with global corporations, governments, energy providers, and even nonprofits falling victim to digital criminals stealing intellectual capital, endangering lives by breaching utilities or holding systems ransom. As these attacks increase in both complexity and frequency, organizations are eagerly searching for cybersecurity professionals to help defend them. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the profession of information security analyst is expected to grow with 33% from 2020 to 2030, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Currently, there are 3.5 million security jobs unfilled worldwide.

 

What is cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity commonly refers to the tools and techniques used to protect technology devices, the data they contain, and the functions they perform from people who want to steal, damage or misuse them. This includes normal features of modern life that you deal with every day, like the passwords that protect your phone, your computer and your various online accounts, as well as the practices and defenses to keep everything safe.

 

Why learn cybersecurity?

  • Fastest growing area in technology
  • Increase in digital breaches and business vulnerabilities
  • Closing the employment and workforce gap
  • Cybersecurity growth due to the global pandemic

Career Paths

Career Opportunities for Cybersecurity Professionals

There are a wide range of positions within cybersecurity spanning every industry sector, which allow candidates to match their skills and experience to the position that best suits them.

Cyber Security Support Technician

Cyber Defense Analyst

Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Architect

IT Auditor

Penetration & Vulnerability Tester

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The support you need to transform your career

Vijay Computer Academy is committed to equip you with the fundamental cybersecurity skills you need to make an impact while providing unparalleled support and resources before, during and after your bootcamp.

  • Personalized Career Consultation
  • We will help you optimize your resume and LinkedIn profile, prepare for interviews and build your portfolio.
  • Job Search Assistance and access to hiring partners
VCA info session

FREE Cybersecurity Info Session

This Info Session provides you the opportunity to learn more about Cybersecurity career pathways.

Innovative curriculum.
In-demand skills.

Through an immersive hands-on curriculum, you will not only learn fundamental cybersecurity methods but also put them into action through practical exercises. The curriculum is delivered through live instructor-led online classes and high-quality coursework.

 Module Code Module Name Hours
 COSC1301 Introduction to Computing 10
 ITNW1325 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 10
  ITSY1300 Fundamentals of Information Security: Cybersecurity 10
 ITNW1335 Information Storage and Management: Cloud Computing 10
 ITNW2321 Networking with TCP/IP 10
 ITNW1354 Implementing and Supporting Servers: Windows 2008 10
  ITSC1325 Personal Computer Hardware 10
 COSC1336 Programming Fundamentals 10
 ITSC1307 UNIX Operating System 10
 ITNW2312 Routers 10
 ITSY2301 Firewalls and Network Security 10
 ITSY2300 Operating System Security 10
 ITSY2343 Computer System Forensics 10
 ITSY2330 Intrusion Detection: Ethical Hacking 10
 ITSC2264 Practicum – CIS, General 10
  Total Hours  150

The approximate time required to complete the program is as follows:

  • Full Time mode8 weeks
  • Part Time mode 16 weeks

Cyber Security Bootcamp Tuition

$8,445

$5,000 USD

Payment Options

FULL PAYMENT:

Receive $500 discount on the tuition for full payment at the time of enrollment (discounted tuition will be $4,500).

PAYMENT PLAN  [PayPal / Zelle]:
1. 5 monthly installments of $1,000 each ($5,000)

2. You can also pay with PayPal credit

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