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  A Beginner’s Guide to Red Team vs Blue Team

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on March 14, 2024

  Cybersecurity is like a game of chess, with “red teams” and “blue teams” charged with attacking and defending cyberspace. Josh Mann, a lead cybersecurity instructor at Fullstack Academy, breaks down the main responsibilities and top skills of red and blue team members. Plus, fi...

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  How Springboard Supports Its Students with Their AI Copilot

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 24, 2025

  Springboard is releasing a custom-made AI Copilot to enhance educational support in their online bootcamp! From skill comprehension to improved mentorship, learn how students can incorporate this AI Copilot into their daily study. Plus, three tips for S...

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  9 AI Tools to Use in Your Tech Job Search in 2025

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 6, 2025

  The tech job search process has evolved, thanks to the many AI tools available today. Our careers expert, John Rajeski (Head of Career Services at Coding Temple), lists the 9 tools today’s tech job-seekers may find useful as they create a resume, find te...

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  The Revamped Part-Time Software Engineering Bootcamp at Chegg Skills

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on March 5, 2024

  Chegg Skills (formerly Thinkful) has revamped their part-time Software Engineering bootcamp to create an adaptable program for students needing flexibility. Over six months, students can learn on their own time and still commit to other life res...

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  February 2024 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on March 4, 2024

  This February, we saw more buzz about skills-based hiring and AI literacy initiatives through private and public organizations. A technical course provider landed over $6 million in a Series A fundraise this month, and Pell Grants for short-term programs continued to be discussed in the U.S. House of Representatives. Plus, find out which 8 coding bootcamps we added to the Course Report listings...

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  Creative Ways to Pay for a Bootcamp

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on June 27, 2025

  Editor’s note: General Assembly stopped accepting new consumer enrollments on April 28, 2026. This article describes programs and experiences from before that change. Read General Assembly’s official notice. It’s 2024 and the...

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  Why Transferable Skills Matter in Cyber Security

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 27, 2024

  When making a career change to cyber security, transferable skills can be invaluable! So which skills are employers looking for? Experts from Lighthouse Labs weigh in on which transferable skills are important in a cyber security career and tips on how to flex those skills in the job interview process. Plus, find out why 2024 is a great time to launch a cyber security career! Meet our Experts:...

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  3 Projects We Love from Flatiron School’s Global Final Project Showcase

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 12, 2024

  Capstone projects are one cornerstone of a reputable, immersive technical bootcamp; oftentimes, students take the opportunity to get creative and build something they’re passionate about. We recently tuned into the Global Final Project Showcase at Flatiron School, and were particularly impressed with three...

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  How VET TEC Helped Kody Launch a Tech Career with Hack Reactor by Galvanize

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on February 7, 2024

  When he left the Marines, Kody Low knew he wanted to work in Bitcoin as a developer. He pursued a Master’s degree in computer science, but took a pause to get more hands-on experience. By enrolling in the Software Engineering Bootcamp at...

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  How AI Is Used in Cybersecurity in 2026

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on January 9, 2026

  As artificial intelligence evolves, it’s being incorporated into powerful tools used for cybersecurity. Two experts in the field from Fullstack Academy walk us through the ways AI is being used in cybersecurity in 2026, and the three AI tools that cyber professionals are now integrating into their pro...

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