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.
- Learn the Enrollment Process
- Personalized career consultation
- Live instructor led online and in-class small group training
- Competitive tuition , scholarships
- Certificate of Completion
- Opportunities for industry recognized IT certifications (optional)
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
- Job Openings: 10,338
- Average Salary: $107,000
Cyber Defense Analyst
- Job Openings: 32,225
- Average Salary: $109,537
Cybersecurity Engineer
- Job Openings: 63,543
- Average Salary: $114,833
Cybersecurity Architect
- Job Openings: 6,907
- Average Salary: $163,000
IT Auditor
- Job Openings: 8,282
- Average Salary: $111,400
Penetration & Vulnerability Tester
- Job Openings: 27,369
- Average Salary: $101,446
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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
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 mode — 8 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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