Evolve Security Academy
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Evolve Security Academy offers a 20-week, part-time cybersecurity bootcamp live-online. Evolve Security Academy offers holistic cybersecurity education as well as advanced tracks on specific areas within cybersecurity. The 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 no...
Evolve Security Academy offers a 20-week, part-time cybersecurity bootcamp live-online. Evolve Security Academy offers holistic cybersecurity education as well as advanced tracks on specific areas within cybersecurity. The 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 350,000 unfilled cyber security jobs in the U.S. and 1,000,000 globally, their primary focus is on creating top-tier cyber security talent and placing them into high-paying jobs.
Prospective students fill out a preliminary application online, and are then invited to fill out a full application. Applicants can expect a phone screen, recommended prep exercises, and an interview. Candidates should be passionate and curious. 1 to 3 years experience in IT or development is strongly considered, but not required. Throughout the course, Evolve Security Academy prepares students to find a job with interview and job preparation.
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, and preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification.
Advanced training is also available on Penetration Testing. This part-time training is 5-weeks of immersive and hands-on training, delivered remotely through live instruction, recorded lectures and lab tutorials. Students will gain the knowledge to deliver a full penetration test, from scoping to reporting, at the network and application layer. Each lab is created based off real world situations encountered by Evolve Security penetration testers. Interested students can register online for this course.
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- Jeremiah FoxhovenGraduateVerified by LinkedInMar 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent cybersecurity bootcamp experience!
Evolve Security Academy Cybersecurity Bootcamp was a great learning experience for me with challenging modules but an excellent support system in place to ensure success! Well worth the investment of money & time & I highly recommend! - Peter MartinsonInformation Security Officer • Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • ChicagoVerified by LinkedInMar 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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Evolve Academy has a comprehensive information security program. The curriculum is comprehensive and surprisingly in depth. Online classrooms with full labs provide hands on experience. You aren't just sitting in a lecture, you are learning hands on skills that are applicable across the industry. The instructors are experienced professionals with years of experience. The Assistant Instructors are culled from previous classes and are very knowledgeable. It's an excellent learning environm...Evolve Academy has a comprehensive information security program. The curriculum is comprehensive and surprisingly in depth. Online classrooms with full labs provide hands on experience. You aren't just sitting in a lecture, you are learning hands on skills that are applicable across the industry. The instructors are experienced professionals with years of experience. The Assistant Instructors are culled from previous classes and are very knowledgeable. It's an excellent learning environment that values their students. Your classmates make for an excellent start to your professional network. Look forward to internships and job coaching for a great value! - Bryan HouleGraduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • ChicagoVerified by LinkedInMar 20, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great to get the basics down
Evolve Security Academy was a great experience. The instructors are supportive and prompt when answering emails and questions. I feel like I got a good understanding of what it takes to have a career in the cybersecurity field as well as a strong foundation for pursuing other certificates like the security+ - samra mulugetaGraduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • ChicagoVerified by LinkedInMar 20, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best decision I've made to immerse myself into the cybersecurity field
Pros: As a remote student the class schedule worked great for my busy schedule.
There is always either an instructor or assistant instructor their to provide assistance through out the day even outside of class hours.
Lab work is very exciting and hands on, it helps you really understand and get a feel of what you will be doing in the real world.
The learning environment is very inclusive, it may feel overwhelming at first but once you get to kno...Pros: As a remote student the class schedule worked great for my busy schedule.
There is always either an instructor or assistant instructor their to provide assistance through out the day even outside of class hours.
Lab work is very exciting and hands on, it helps you really understand and get a feel of what you will be doing in the real world.
The learning environment is very inclusive, it may feel overwhelming at first but once you get to know your instructors and your classmates
through the break out rooms it gets a whole lot better.
Career prep was also very helpful they were able to help me with my resume/LinkedIn/coverletter/practice interviews and many more. I would
recommend to take full advantage of the career prep from the beginning of the course instead of waiting till the end the same for studying for
security+ exam. I would also recommend to start networking within the field starting from the beginning of the course instead of waiting till
the end of the course.
Students are immersed in their learning with daily lectures, followed with lab work with a smaller team. Each module ends with a recap quiz
which will be a great help for the final exam.
An abundant amount of resources are provided for you to practice with even outside of class or even once completing the academy.
The slack groups you will join will also be a great opportunity for during the academy and most importantly once completing the academy and
entering the field as they will always be there for you assistance.
CON: N/A - TonyGraduateVerified by LinkedInMar 19, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Very Comprehensive Cybersecurity Training
Thoroughly comprehensive and foundational introduction to modern cybersecurity. This program really addresses every aspect for the new cybersecurity career candidate in a carefully planned curriculum that makes learning easier and more engaging. The learning resources, instructors, and support provided set this academy apart as the high standard in cybersecurity instruction. - Michael ParkerGraduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • ChicagoVerified by LinkedInMar 18, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Evolve Security Academy Remote Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Evolve Security Academy provided me the opportunity to make a mid-career shift from financial services and sales to an industry that is trending upward, and that offers potential for career advancement. I came into the program with minimal technical expertise or knowledge, so was initially anxious about my ability to process and retain the information. It is a lot of information within a relatively short period of time, but if you stick with it, and stay up on the course materials and ...Evolve Security Academy provided me the opportunity to make a mid-career shift from financial services and sales to an industry that is trending upward, and that offers potential for career advancement. I came into the program with minimal technical expertise or knowledge, so was initially anxious about my ability to process and retain the information. It is a lot of information within a relatively short period of time, but if you stick with it, and stay up on the course materials and labs, by the end you will see it all come together. The instructors were very knowledgeable about the subject matter and industry, and provided a nurturing environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and participating in discussions. Overall I had a great experience, and am happy with the results. In fact, I was just offered a paid internship within the first month after finishing the course and certification exams. - Jamie RichardInfoSec Engineer • Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • ChicagoVerified by LinkedInFeb 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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The Evolve Security bootcamp gave me a thorough, practical, and hands-on introduction to the information security industry preparing me for a new career in a band new field! - AlexCybersecurity Technician • Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • ChicagoVerified by LinkedInDec 23, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Well Worth It
I had a really wonderful Evolve Security Academy experience. The instructors and assistant instructors were always helpful and informative, the curriculum covered all of the foundational elements of cybersecurity. The labs gave me the hands-on experience that I needed to take what I was learning and internalize it. The internship gave me the real-world experience I needed to sell myself and my infosec skills to employers. I really enjoyed my cohort and the environment Evolve Security Aca...I had a really wonderful Evolve Security Academy experience. The instructors and assistant instructors were always helpful and informative, the curriculum covered all of the foundational elements of cybersecurity. The labs gave me the hands-on experience that I needed to take what I was learning and internalize it. The internship gave me the real-world experience I needed to sell myself and my infosec skills to employers. I really enjoyed my cohort and the environment Evolve Security Academy fostered. I left the program feeling prepared for a career in infosec, so kudos to everyone who is involved in the academy. Thank you for everything you do. - Jeremy M.Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: IN-PERSON (Chicago) • ChicagoVerified by LinkedInOct 28, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
No experience to gaining root access.
When I interviewed for this course, I didn't expect them to ask me anything IT related. However, they did and I realized that the course was going to be an uphill battle. I didn't know what an IP address was and the only reason I knew what RAM stood for was because of Daft Punk's Random Access Memories. So pretty much, I started this course with knowing nothing at all.
However, by the end of the course, I was able to analyze PCAP files, create network designs, run an instance on A...When I interviewed for this course, I didn't expect them to ask me anything IT related. However, they did and I realized that the course was going to be an uphill battle. I didn't know what an IP address was and the only reason I knew what RAM stood for was because of Daft Punk's Random Access Memories. So pretty much, I started this course with knowing nothing at all.
However, by the end of the course, I was able to analyze PCAP files, create network designs, run an instance on AWS and create a LAMP stack from that instance, and gain root access on a black box. This might be cheesy, but I've never felt prouder of myself than gaining root access during that web application assessment. That was the exact moment where I knew that I'd be able to make in this career field.
Many of the teachers I learned from were experts in their fields. I got a good dose of networking, governance, cryptography, virtualization, threat hunting, incident response, and a bunch of red team tools. There's a bunch more that I was taught, but I think those are what stuck out most for me.
Bootcamps aren't for everyone and after the course was done, I went to other resources to enhance my skills. It will feel like trying to drink out of a firehouse, but the best part is that you'll still be able to access the modules after the class is finished.
I'm excited for my career and what it'll go. Evolve Security helped my find a passion that I didn't know was there. I'm grateful for their ongoing support and if you're considering joining a cohort, sign up for an interview and tell Jeremy sent you! Good luck on your search. - DiegoGraduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • ChicagoVerified by LinkedInOct 26, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A good start for people brand new to cybersecurity
The cohort takes a very basic approach to cybersecurity. There's a lot of information covered from a very high level and it does give you a good picture and understanding for different aspects of cybersecurity. There are different areas that felt kind of forced and maybe should have been given more time and attention than other. The academy did provide a great learning environment with the AI's, instructors and what I found most helpful, other classmates. Honestly, I think if ESA can jus...The cohort takes a very basic approach to cybersecurity. There's a lot of information covered from a very high level and it does give you a good picture and understanding for different aspects of cybersecurity. There are different areas that felt kind of forced and maybe should have been given more time and attention than other. The academy did provide a great learning environment with the AI's, instructors and what I found most helpful, other classmates. Honestly, I think if ESA can just touch up some of the curriculum focus a bit more and add a bit more to job support, it'd be a top notch place. Overall I am happy I took the bootcamp. It helps lay out a roadmap and expose you to a lot of information so you can make informed choices on a path within cyber. - Andrew ToweryCybersecurity Analyst I • Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • ChicagoVerified by LinkedInOct 24, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Challenging but REWARDING Boot-camp
The instructors and content for this boot-camp are excellent. It provides you with hands on cybersecurity experience that would be hard to get on your own or with any other boot-camp. The curriculum flows nicely and starts you out with basic security concepts but over the course of the boot-camp you get into high level security concepts/methods. The instructors did an amazing job at making sure that everyone understood the material and the labs before moving onto the next portion. The in...The instructors and content for this boot-camp are excellent. It provides you with hands on cybersecurity experience that would be hard to get on your own or with any other boot-camp. The curriculum flows nicely and starts you out with basic security concepts but over the course of the boot-camp you get into high level security concepts/methods. The instructors did an amazing job at making sure that everyone understood the material and the labs before moving onto the next portion. The instructors that they have teaching this boot-camp are highly knowledgeable /skilled and were able to answer all my questions. This boot-camp offers both blue team and red team content which separates it from other boot-camps for Cybersecurity. The fact that it offers both blue/red team training and experience makes for more well rounded professionals when completing the course. You also get career coaching that aids in helping you find a position in the field. I want to make it clear that it is career coaching and not job placement, which means they will help you get your resume ready and give you tips/suggestion/methods for securing a job but it is not a job placement program. I would recommend this boot-camp to anyone looking to start or further their career in cybersecurity. - Ma Leonora PenillaGraduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • ChicagoVerified by LinkedInOct 23, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Worth the time and investment!
Attending Evolve Security Academy bootcamp is one of the best decisions I've made in my career. I had a technical background but wanted to really focus on Cybersecurity. The 16 week program was not a piece of cake but with enough determination, patience and with the help of the knowledgeable instructors, I can proudly say that I've done it. The modules were well thought of and classes were presented in a professional manner every session. I especially like the breakroom activities that g...Attending Evolve Security Academy bootcamp is one of the best decisions I've made in my career. I had a technical background but wanted to really focus on Cybersecurity. The 16 week program was not a piece of cake but with enough determination, patience and with the help of the knowledgeable instructors, I can proudly say that I've done it. The modules were well thought of and classes were presented in a professional manner every session. I especially like the breakroom activities that gives us opportunity to work together in small teams to analyze and solve different tasks. Career coaching is also another strength of this program. Not only are students trained technically but they also guided us on how to present ourselves in the market and prepare for job hunting. Overall, Evolve has really done a great job exposing students with knowledge of the real world scenarios and possible solution relating to Cybersecurity. If you want to train to become a Cybersecurity professional, I strongly recommend joining the Evolve Security Academy. It requires work and sacrifice, but I assure you that it's worth it.
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How much does Evolve Security Academy cost?
Evolve Security Academy costs around $13,950. On the lower end, some Evolve Security Academy courses like OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online) cost $5,250.
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.
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