Evolve Security Academy is a cybersecurity training institution that offers a 20-week, part-time cybersecurity bootcamp live-online and instructor-led. The holistic Cybersecurity Bootcamp provides hands-on and immersive training, giving students the concrete and practical skills they will actually need on the job. Students gain real work experience through the live security assessment work they perform on non-profit organizations. With over 600,000 unfilled cyber security jobs in the U.S. and 1,000,000 globally, Evolve’s primary focus is on creating top-tier cyber security talent and placing students into high-paying jobs.
Interested students can apply via Evolve Security Academy’s website and then schedule an Admissions Advisor call.
Successful graduates of the cybersecurity bootcamps will receive a designation of Evolve Security Certified Professional (ESCP) certification after successful completion of written and lab exams. Throughout the course, Evolve Security Academy also prepares students to find a job with interview and job preparation from our Career Coach.
Advanced training is also available with our OSCP Bootcamp. This is an immersive 8-week, part-time, live-online, and instructor-led program. This course provides students with a deep dive into OSCP exam content and practical penetration testing concepts and methodologies through comprehensive labs from Evolve Security Academy. Students receive guided preparation for Evolve Academy's Penetration Testing lab exam as well as for the OSCP exam.
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174 reviews of Evolve Security Academy
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MINH CUONG NGUYEN Verified via LinkedInIT Technician · OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online) · Graduated 2024
Amazing OSCP bootcamp
Pros: The course was amazing, it created a solid push for me to obtain the OSCP certification. I've acquired new and valuable skills and techniques, which will be surely helpful for me in the future career. Other than that, I've met new friends, who shares ...Pros: The course was amazing, it created a solid push for me to obtain the OSCP certification. I've acquired new and valuable skills and techniques, which will be surely helpful for me in the future career. Other than that, I've met new friends, who shares the same goals, we talked and shared things with each other, which meant a lot to me.
After the course, I felt like my knowledge was strongly consolidated and was ready to tackle the exam.
[Update April 2024]: I passed the OSCP with 90 points.
Cons: There is one small thing that I'd recommend, is to update the CyberLab platform, I perceived that some of the contents aren't up-to-date. For example, Buffer Overflow has been announced to be removed from the OSCP exam; therefore, it might not relevant unless there is a public exploit available for it. The Control Panel features can be further improved, especially, the search function. I couldn't search for the machine name at the time I did the course.
Overall, I'd give a solid 4/5. There is also another giveaway, as always, OSCP is not meant for new comers to penetration testing, as the bootcamp is really intensive, so the amount of knowledge is also huge. Therefore, build a solid foundation in penetration testing before taking the bootcamp so that you can make the most out of it.`Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
Sandrine Mamigonian Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2023
Transitioning from graphic design to cybersecurity
I recently transitioned from graphic design to cyber security, and I'm grateful for Evolve Academy's support. Despite no prior IT knowledge, the transition was smooth due to their comprehensive assistance. Step-by-step guidance, teacher availability, and re...I recently transitioned from graphic design to cyber security, and I'm grateful for Evolve Academy's support. Despite no prior IT knowledge, the transition was smooth due to their comprehensive assistance. Step-by-step guidance, teacher availability, and recorded lectures provided a personalized and flexible learning experience. Collaborative classes pushed me out of my comfort zone, and concerns about isolation were alleviated by a supportive virtual community. Mike, an exceptional teacher, guided me with patience. Now actively seeking cyber security opportunities, I feel well-prepared and confident, thanks to Evolve Academy's thorough training. The skills acquired surpass those from a Google Cyber Security course. This investment equips me to handle real-world scenarios, setting me apart in the job market and boosting my overall confidence.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Alex Saldierna Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2023
Great Learning Experience
The staff at Evolve Academy very much cares about making sure you succeed and indeed makes it their priority, and offers so many options towards your career in cybersecurity. The entire culture at Evolve Academy was very welcoming of people from all backgro...The staff at Evolve Academy very much cares about making sure you succeed and indeed makes it their priority, and offers so many options towards your career in cybersecurity. The entire culture at Evolve Academy was very welcoming of people from all backgrounds into the field of cybersecurity and building up our knowledge, and more importantly, confidence towards achieving our goals. The job prep sessions are amazing and the networking skills we've developed are invaluable regardless of where we take our future.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Seth Reiman Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2023
Is it the right choice?
I was somewhat unsure when I started the bootcamp. There are so many options out there, was I making the right choice? After starting, my choice was confirmed again and again. The instructors were experts in their field, the content was thorough, the TA's s...I was somewhat unsure when I started the bootcamp. There are so many options out there, was I making the right choice? After starting, my choice was confirmed again and again. The instructors were experts in their field, the content was thorough, the TA's showed interest in helping others and I learn, alumni were generous in helping and networking, and even others in the industry had heard good things about Evolve Academy. All in all, a choice well made.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors4.0 -
Richard Carter Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2023
Challenging, well developed cybersecurity bootcamp
My review is for an all online cybersecurity bootcamp, Evolve Security Academy. From the very beginning, it was a great experience. There were challenges along the way, but I feel so empowered after completing the course to pursue a career in cybersecurity....My review is for an all online cybersecurity bootcamp, Evolve Security Academy. From the very beginning, it was a great experience. There were challenges along the way, but I feel so empowered after completing the course to pursue a career in cybersecurity. Instructors were great, labs were very useful, and they do a great job preparing students to get into the cyber workforce.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Callum Goheen Verified via LinkedInCybersecurity Apprentice · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2022
Focussed and Hands-on Cybersecurity Bootcamp
I had a great experience with Evolve. They provide a great learning environment for both total beginners in the tech space and people with experience. It prepares you for you career with plenty of career coaching and one-on-one time with the instructors. Th...I had a great experience with Evolve. They provide a great learning environment for both total beginners in the tech space and people with experience. It prepares you for you career with plenty of career coaching and one-on-one time with the instructors. There is a focus on getting hands-on experience with many of the tools you will use throughout a cybersecurity career.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Andre Diuguid Verified via LinkedInDevSecOps Cybersecurity Lead · OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online) · Graduation year 2022
EVOLVE SECURITY OSCP Bootcamp-review
I really enjoyed the class. It is run by a great group of instructors who really want you to succeed. They take the time out to answer even the most nagging questions you might have floating around. I recommend this class for anyone who wants to get into Pe...I really enjoyed the class. It is run by a great group of instructors who really want you to succeed. They take the time out to answer even the most nagging questions you might have floating around. I recommend this class for anyone who wants to get into Penetration Testing and pass the OSCP. It gives you tons of hands on and you get access to Offsec Learn One for a year as well. PEN-200 but you get so much more to practice on like proving grounds etc. If your serious, then this is your class. Enjoy and good luck to you all.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Rob Kemp Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2022
Great hands-on experience
This is a great boot camp for getting a well-rounded education to prepare for an entry-level career in cyber security. The instructors were amazing! Great support, very timely. The one thing people need to realize before jumping into something like this is ...This is a great boot camp for getting a well-rounded education to prepare for an entry-level career in cyber security. The instructors were amazing! Great support, very timely. The one thing people need to realize before jumping into something like this is that this company is a business and like all businesses, they are in it to make money. That being said, I feel that the salesperson that I worked with was a little too "Cyber jobs are falling out of the sky!" and not as realistic as too how difficult it is to obtain an entry-level job in this field with no experience at all. I'm not bitter about anything, and I'm happy I took the course, I just wish I knew a bit more about the market in trying to find a job in this field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
Laura D Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2022
Cybersecurity
I started the bootcamp with limited knowledge about IT and cybersecurity and in 6 months my knowledge has increased ten fold. The instructors were so personable and engaging and used real life scenarios and knowledge to enrich each learning topic that was c...I started the bootcamp with limited knowledge about IT and cybersecurity and in 6 months my knowledge has increased ten fold. The instructors were so personable and engaging and used real life scenarios and knowledge to enrich each learning topic that was covered. The bootcamp covered many aspects of Cybersecurity and allowed students to get a holistic thinking of the different areas. Every question was encouraged and every student was eager to learn and happy to study with me even late hours after work. The classmates and the TA's were so supportive and I have built such a strong network that has and will extend past this bootcamp. I have developed so much as a leader, student, and professional because of this bootcamp. It is a lot of hard work, dedication, and patience but looking back, this bootcamp has opened so many doors for me and I would recommend to those interested to go into this field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Mitchell Shaw Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2022
Glad I picked this one!
The overarching experience beginning to end was amazing. From the interaction between the whole class to the amazing instructor Mike Creaney, I've made friends for life and established a real love for security technology!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Mel Floyd Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2022
Great Remote Bootcamp
I found that the classes being live helped a lot, especially the time they were held as worked perfectly for my work schedule. I feel more confident to acquire a security based IT role with the new knowledge and resources gained. I was recommended this by a...I found that the classes being live helped a lot, especially the time they were held as worked perfectly for my work schedule. I feel more confident to acquire a security based IT role with the new knowledge and resources gained. I was recommended this by a former coworker and I've really enjoyed it. I will be recommending it for anyone I know who may want to go into cybersecurity.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Matthew Gray Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2022
A Well Designed Learning Experience
I found the value of Evolve as being surrounded by a career driven, learning oriented, cohort brought together and led through the vast cyber landscape. Each piece of the learning puzzle comes together with Evolve to create a overall great experience.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Austin Robles Verified via LinkedInTechnical Help Desk · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2022
Skill-based Learning
Evolve Security Academy provides the structured support necessary for learning the fundamentals of cybersecurity. We learned AWS basics, traffic analysis with Wireshark, pentesting methods, and cybersecurity frameworks to give students a well-rounded perspe...Evolve Security Academy provides the structured support necessary for learning the fundamentals of cybersecurity. We learned AWS basics, traffic analysis with Wireshark, pentesting methods, and cybersecurity frameworks to give students a well-rounded perspective of the profession. I feel that with this course I am now ready to enter the infosec workforce.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Amer Abed Verified via LinkedInStudent · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduation year 2022
Cybersecurity analyst
I came into this program knowing nothing about cybersecurity and now I feel confident in so many things I didn't even know existed. I got to know a lot of people and connect with them on LinkedIn. I am an introverted person but this helped me get in contact...I came into this program knowing nothing about cybersecurity and now I feel confident in so many things I didn't even know existed. I got to know a lot of people and connect with them on LinkedIn. I am an introverted person but this helped me get in contact with so many people not even in the cohort. I am thankful and honored to have gone through this program and appreciate anyone that helped me along the way. I highly recommend Evolve Academy to anyone interested in cybersecurity!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Dawson Pate Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2022
Evolve OSCP Bootcamp (live - online)
As a complete beginner in cybersecurity and pentesting in general this class was amazing. It layed down the fundamentals very well and in an easy to understand way. The instructors were very helpful and open to questions and more than happy to help your lea...As a complete beginner in cybersecurity and pentesting in general this class was amazing. It layed down the fundamentals very well and in an easy to understand way. The instructors were very helpful and open to questions and more than happy to help your learning along the way. Though I lacked any experience or training beforehand I found this class very intuitive and on point for getting the knowledge needed to get started on my pentesting journey. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to get started themselves.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Sue C. Verified via LinkedInInformation Security Associate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduation year 2021
Security Apprentice
I had an awesome experience at Evolve Security. When COVID happened, I got furloughed from being an operations manager and it kind of pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me want to do something different. I decided to invest in my career by gambling w...I had an awesome experience at Evolve Security.
When COVID happened, I got furloughed from being an operations manager and it kind of pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me want to do something different. I decided to invest in my career by gambling with enrolling in a cybersecurity bootcamp. Initially, I had couple other options as well but decided to go with Evolve since not only they're a top-ranked bootcamp but because they have a very student-centric curriculum, and that was very important to me. Throughout the 5 months at Evolve, we learned from blue team to red team topics and the fundamentals like networking- they really made the career transition a very applicable thing. If I can do it, so can you. The instructor for my cohort was very engaging and knowledgeable, the assistant instructors were really supportive. Best of all, I've made lifelong friends from my time at Evolve. Thank you :)Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
Ruben B. Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduated 2022
A little of everything, and a lot of fun!!
My experience with Evolve will never be forgotten! Personally I did not have any type of an IT background and this bootcamp had everything I needed to start my journey. The lectures and labs were easy to digest, but also became increasingly more difficult a...My experience with Evolve will never be forgotten! Personally I did not have any type of an IT background and this bootcamp had everything I needed to start my journey. The lectures and labs were easy to digest, but also became increasingly more difficult as the course continued. Purposefully done so that the instructors can see how you handle challenges as well as guide you in the correct direction, this also was helpful in creating your own personal methodology for certain tasks. Instructors were ALWAYS available and would actually take the time to guide you through things that may not "click" initially. If your lucky enough to have a instructor like my group did, they may even stay on after class to do further challenges with you (TryHackMe/HackTheBox)!
Just like anything else, you will get out of the course what you put in! Plenty to learn on your own but the real fun of this bootcamp was the opportunity to network/learn with all the instructors and students. The cohort itself is pretty large but you are split into smaller groups were you will spend majority of your time. This is were participation is key, luckily I was in a group that was very active and many of us are now friends outside of the camp with plans to meet at DEFCON.
The cybersecurity learning path can be a journey that you do on your own, but having a group like the Evolve Security network behind you makes things way more engaging and just overall FUN!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors5.0 -
Jason Pavlow Verified via LinkedInGraduate · Graduated 2022
Cybersecurity Bootcamp: REMOTE (Live-Online)
Awesome Experience. I can confidently say all of the professors were amazing and the network alone was worth the cost of admission. Coming from someone who is not in the IT space, I believe this Bootcamp is very much what you make of it. You can "sit in the...Awesome Experience. I can confidently say all of the professors were amazing and the network alone was worth the cost of admission. Coming from someone who is not in the IT space, I believe this Bootcamp is very much what you make of it. You can "sit in the back of the class," going at your own pace, or you can actively participate in conversations, share your screen in labs, and receive valuable live feedback. It's a little nerve-wracking at first, but trust me, you'll get the most out of this course if you participate and share as much as possible. Overall, this course was expensive but worth the money.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support4.0Instructors5.0 -
Justin Bukstel Verified via LinkedInStudent · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduation year 2022
Amazing Experience
The Evolve Security Academy has been a great experience. From the moment you log on to the class, you're greeted with encouragement, excitement, and everyone on the staff willing and wanting to help you succeed both personally and professionally. A daunting...The Evolve Security Academy has been a great experience. From the moment you log on to the class, you're greeted with encouragement, excitement, and everyone on the staff willing and wanting to help you succeed both personally and professionally. A daunting subject like cybersecurity is made easy thanks to the structure of the class and the help of fellow students and instructors. I'm excited to continue my cybersecurity career thanks to Evolve. I would 100% recommend the course for anyone interested in entering the cybersecurity field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Brian Anderson Verified via LinkedInInformation Security Engineer · Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online · Graduation year 2022
career focus curriculum
The entire cohort is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the information security career field. Passionate instructors take students from learning basic protocols and concepts to executing a client's internal and ext...The entire cohort is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the information security career field. Passionate instructors take students from learning basic protocols and concepts to executing a client's internal and external vulnerability assessment. The Career Coach is a bonus to the program.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0
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Updated December 29, 2023
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Updated June 21, 2023
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Updated July 13, 2023
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Is Evolve Security Academy worth it?
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How much does Evolve Security Academy cost?
Evolve Security Academy courses range from $5,250 for OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online) to $13,950 for Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online.
What courses does Evolve Security Academy teach?
Evolve Security Academy offers courses like Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online, OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online).
Where does Evolve Security Academy have campuses?
Evolve Security Academy has an in-person campus in Chicago. Evolve Security Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Does Evolve Security Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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Is Evolve Security Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 174 Evolve Security Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Evolve Security Academy and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 4.86 out of 5.
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You can read 174 reviews of Evolve Security Academy on Course Report! Evolve Security Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Evolve Security Academy and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 4.86 out of 5.
Is Evolve Security Academy accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Evolve Security Academy doesn't yet share information about its accreditation status.