Who Is This Program For?
This program is ideal for those who want a career in a field that is fast growing and in high demand. It is also perfect for established professionals looking to expand their current skill set or want to start a new career.
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AT A GLANCE:
Location: Online
Course Length: 24 Weeks
Schedule: Live online instruction once a week + online coursework
Credentials: Certificate + credits toward undergrad or graduate degree
Help protect our communities and country by becoming an in-demand Cybersecurity professional. As of September 2021, there are over 590K Cybersecurity-related job openings in the U.S.* By earning a Cybersecurity certificate; you can gain the skills to help fill these gaps and play a vital role in mitigating cybersecurity threats.
Program Overview:
Westcliff’s Cybersecurity Bootcamp will provide you with the tools to evaluate and mitigate risk, including the essential cybersecurity and computer networking topics, cyber threats and vulnerabilities, fundamental cryptography, cyber defense concepts, computer forensics, incident response, and cybersecurity policies. As part of the program, you will:
- Obtain an understanding of the need for cyber security as it protects people, businesses, and society
- Grasp the issues related to cyber defense methods and mechanisms
- Gain the knowledge needed to sit for the CompTIA CySA+ industry certification exam**
- Participate in virtual networking sessions with experts and risk management
- Attend live online or on-campus learning sessions in evaluating risk and cybersecurity
CompTIA CySA+ Industry Certification Exam
Upon completion of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Westcliff will pay for your first attempt of the certification exam.
Why Choose the Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certificate at Westcliff University?
- Industry driven curriculum taught by Westcliff faculty experienced Cybersecurity experts
- 10:1 student to faculty ratio
- Earn up to 18 credits toward your undergraduate or graduate degree
- Westcliff will cover the cost for the first attempt of the CompTIA CySA+ industry certification exam*
- Dedicated Career Services team
- Military and Veteran approved programs
Cybersecurity Bootcamp FAQs
Cybersecurity is an essential component of every organization. The risks involved in a cyberattack include loss of data, intellectual property, brand equity, and possible legal ramifications. Understanding how cyber attacks happen is your best defense against them. You can become the driving force against the potential cyber threats in your organization, since Westcliff prepares students to identify, evaluate, and mitigate cybersecurity threats effectively.
No. Our Bootcamp is designed to train you from the introductory level.
You will complete hands-on labs to ensure you have the skills to recognize, identify, and mitigate cyber-attacks.
Convenient scheduling makes this perfect program for full-time working professionals. Students will attend a live class with the instructor from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM PST on one weeknight.
Yes, it does. Upon completing the Bootcamp program, bachelor’s and Master’s students will earn up to 18 credits toward their degree program, and Doctorate students will earn 12 credits.
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In addition to our Bootcamps, Westcliff University’s College of Technology & Engineering (COTE) offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in several technology fields.