Full-Time or Part-Time Program
Cybersecurity Bootcamp Online
Learn in-demand skills to launch a new career in Cybersecurity with our immersive bootcamp.
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Cybersecurity Professional
Graduate Success
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BrainStation Students Work at Amazing Companies
BrainStation taught me how to be adaptable and helped me feel confident that I could tackle new challenges and technologies. I'm really glad BrainStation gave me that breadth of education, because the job of a data scientist requires you to make use of everything you know.
Willie Costello
Senior Data Scientist at Shopify
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The Bootcamp Experience
Instructor-Led Live Lectures, From the Comfort of Your Home
Learn from BrainStation's industry-expert instructors through real-time, interactive lectures in an engaging classroom environment.
Interactive, Project-Based Learning
Join breakout room sessions in smaller teams as part of BrainStation's hands-on courses, where you will collaborate and learn together.
Community Beyond the Classroom
Engage with your classmates and instructors in BrainStation's Slack community, where you'll receive updates and support throughout your course.
Learn From Guest Experts Throughout the Program
BrainStation students get access to exclusive guest lectures and panel discussion events led by some of the world’s leading subject matter experts and professionals. View some of our current and past guest experts below.
Start Learning Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-time classes are held all day, Monday to Friday.
This Course is Offered Online in New York
This Course is Offered Online in Miami
This Course is Offered Online in Toronto
This Course is Offered Online in Vancouver
This Course is Offered Online in London
Full-Time Schedule
In-Person or Online
Classes on Monday to Friday
Daily Schedule
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10:15 AM
Pre-Class prep
From the comfort of your home, grab a coffee and some snacks to kick-start your day.
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10:30 AM
Morning kickoff
Jump into a morning kickoff, focused on reviewing critical content, introducing a new topic, or diving into a hands-on activity to prepare you for the cybersecurity work ahead.
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11:00 AM
Lecture
Explore new topics through interactive lectures filled with code demos, real-world examples, and bite-sized activities to help you learn and apply new concepts. Lectures often involve the use of Jupyter Notebooks, a Python development tool that provides an interactive, self-contained coding environment to help you experiment, test new code, and learn new skills quickly.
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1:30 PM
Lunch
Take a break and recharge over lunch. Connect with your peers online or take some time to step away and take care of items that come up during the day.
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2:30 PM
Lecture and lab challenge
Close off the topics from the morning lecture, or extend your learning by exploring new cybersecurity concepts in an afternoon lecture. Develop your skills by practicing what you've just learned through a structured lab challenge – both as an individual and through small groups, or write code live, alongside a demonstration from your Educator.
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4:30 PM
Project work and one-on-one coaching sessions
Incrementally apply what you've learned through structured unit projects, and work with a member of the education team for personalized support and development, preparing you for your new career.
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6:30 PM
End of day
Close off a dynamic learning day and recharge.
Part-Time Schedule
Online
Classes on two weekday evenings and Saturday
Weekly Schedule
Two Weekday Evenings
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Lesson
Explore new topics through interactive lectures filled with demos, real-world examples, and bite-sized activities to help you learn and apply new concepts. You'll also take part in structured lab challenges designed to solidify your learnings through solving engaging problems.
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Guided work session
Review your learnings from the day, connect with the Education Team to resolve questions, and spend time working towards curated unit projects that support your portfolio.
Saturday
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Guided work session and morning kickoff
Jump into a morning kickoff, focused on reviewing critical content, introducing a new topic, or diving into a hands-on activity. Work on unit projects, and get guided support to achieve learning objectives.
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Morning lesson
Continue your learning with an interactive lecture and lab challenge, building on what you've covered earlier in the week.
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Lunch
Take a break and recharge over lunch. Connect with your peers online or take some time to step away and take care of items that come up during the day.
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Afternoon lesson
Close off the topics from the morning lecture, or further your learning with an afternoon lecture. Depending on the topic, you'll also dive into a lab challenge or guided exercise to help you understand and connect new concepts.
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Collaboration, coaching, and work sessions
Close off a dynamic week by spending time to absorb and apply what you've learned. This structured time might be spent between working on unit projects, collaborating with peers to solve challenges, and reviewing questions with a member of the Education Team, all to build your mastery of new subjects.
Unit 1
Cybersecurity Foundations
Passwords, antivirus software and other tools are an important part of remaining secure, but ultimately, it’s the right mindset and a strong foundational knowledge that defines a successful cybersecurity professional. By the end of this unit, you’ll understand what defines security, learn essential cybersecurity skills like basic programming, and explore critical topics like access control and firewalls.
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- Access Control
- Authentication Protocols
- Intro to Programming
- Command Line
Think Like a Cybersecurity Professional
Learn the CIA Triad – a conceptual centerpiece that will inform your thinking and growth in the cybersecurity industry. Learn about threat actors, vulnerabilities, and exploits, and explore resources such as OWASP (a leading organization dedicated to web and app security).
Build Technical Fundamentals
Today's technologies are comprised of many layers and components working together. In order to understand how cyber attacks happen, you'll first need to learn how these technologies work. You'll explore what comprises information systems and technology stacks, and how tools like firewalls and access control should be used appropriately to support an organization's security posture.
Explore Security Tools
Get started by setting up your security environment. This involves becoming familiar with some basic tools and learning essential programming concepts. These concepts will help you develop scripting skills later on in the bootcamp. Scripting is an important skill for cybersecurity, allowing users to run commands and interact with programs.
Unit 2
Defensive and Offensive Cybersecurity
A successful cybersecurity program relies on both defensive and offensive measures to keep people, processes, and technology secure. In this unit, you’ll dive into these two sides of security, learning how information is communicated across computer networks. You’ll then build on this foundation and explore how systems are exploited (offensive) and what can be done proactively to secure data (defensive).
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- Networking Fundamentals
- Network Security
- Intrusion Detection
- Authentication
- Encryption
Learn Computer Networking Concepts
Explore network setup, communication protocols, and how networks are maintained. Learn about systems security and network security processes. Explore different types of networks, attacks and vulnerabilities, and security countermeasures (e.g. Proxies, Firewalls, & VPNs).
Develop Your Threat Intelligence
Learn how to think critically about identifying threat environments, and develop your understanding of threats through simulated exploits, command line processes, and intrusion detection. Familiarize yourself with different types of threats such as malware and social engineering.
Explore Cryptography and Data Security Fundamentals
Data needs to be protected, both in storage, and in transit over a network. In this unit, you’ll review basic encryption tools and algorithms. You'll also explore authentication methods used to keep data secure and accessible to designated users.
Unit 3
Advanced Offensive & Defensive Security
Take both the knowledge and skills you've learned to the next level by exploring more advanced cybersecurity concepts. In this unit, you'll develop a foundational understanding of software development and scripting, along with a deeper appreciation of coding and ethical hacking for cybersecurity. You will also expand your understanding of threats and app security, while building a strategic mindset to assess vulnerabilities and evaluate threat landscapes. Close off the unit by learning how to approach incident management and response.
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- Cybersecurity Coding
- Application Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Security Analysis
- Incident Response Planning
Understand Code, Software Development, and Scripting
Build on your coding skills through advanced scripting techniques used to execute and automate security tasks. Review code to interpret its function and look for errors. Learn about secure coding practices and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – a framework used to create, deploy, and maintain secure applications.
Review App Security and Build Threat Intelligence
Learn how to conduct a review of an application’s security using different methods. Review audit logs to uncover issues, use detection procedures to search for vulnerabilities, and use penetration testing to simulate an attack on a system.
Learn Incident Response and Management Fundamentals
Incidents can arise even with a robust security program in place, and serious security professionals understand the need for a proper response. In this unit, you'll analyze the principles of incident response and learn best practices for crafting a comprehensive response plan.
Unit 4
Cybersecurity Strategy: Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Build the skills and knowledge required to secure organizations using a strategic and holistic approach. In this unit, you'll master risk management by learning and applying various strategies, tools, and metrics. You will also explore how to support enterprise security by examining industry policies, standards, and frameworks. Collectively, what you learn here will help you develop a robust information security program and will support how you can provide value to future employers and stakeholders.
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- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Security Strategy
Master Risk Management
Take a strategic and comprehensive approach to risk management. Learn to identify and assess risks, then use tools and metrics to inform and monitor the quality of your response. Risks are a constant in cybersecurity, and operate in a lifecycle. You'll learn how to manage risks throughout their lifecycle and support an effective security program.
Learn Industry Practices
Review industry practices, frameworks, and standards used by leading companies to support a strong security posture. Learn how these models contribute to developing cybersecurity as a core competence in an organization.
Develop and Communicate a Security Program
Leverage your new skills and knowledge to develop a thorough security program, and learn how to communicate this plan with various stakeholders in an organization.
Unit 5
Professional Development
Close off the program and prepare for the next step in your journey. You’ll round out your learnings by covering a variety of topics that will help inform your transition into the industry. Finally, you’ll prepare for your new career in cybersecurity, with BrainStation's Career Accelerator Program. Learn about cybersecurity interviews, refine your professional presence, and practice essential skills for the workplace – helping you to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively.
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- Technical Interviews
- Portfolio Development
- Presentation & Communication
- Career Acceleration
Create Your Final Project Deliverable
Leverage all the foundational skills you've developed and knowledge you’ve accumulated throughout the program to complete your final project. This project is focused on solving real-world, industry-inspired problems.
Prepare to Launch Your New Career
Build your professional presence, create a portfolio, and prepare to present yourself and your work to potential employers. Refine complementary soft skills and design your future learning path in the cybersecurity industry.
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Top Rated Bootcamp By Students & Employers
BrainStation has once again shown that they are modernizing education for future career professionals. Getting to see the amazing work accomplished by their diverse and talented students has been an extraordinarily inspiring experience.
Dan Silveira
Career Services That Get You Hired
We’re in it together. During your cybersecurity bootcamp and beyond, work with BrainStation’s dedicated Career Success team to help launch your new career in a structured and accountability-based environment. In addition to meeting with your peers and our Career Success team members, you’ll have access to a variety of world-class career services that have proven themselves with thousands of BrainStation bootcamp graduates who have started a new tech career.
Career Support From Day 1
Your career transformation begins on day 1. Kick off your program with goal-setting and career prep that sets you up for success. From the first day, throughout the program and beyond, we're with you to transform your career.
Hands-On Workshops Throughout the Program
Your BrainStation bootcamp is designed with career success in mind, and includes regular workshops that prepare you to tell your story and master your job search with resume, LinkedIn, and interviewing support and guidance.
1-on-1 Support When You Need It
Everyone's career transformation journey is different, so you'll have 1-on-1 support from BrainStation's dedicated career coach team to help you navigate your own unique career transformation and help you get your first job in the cybersecurity industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the process of protecting systems, devices, networks, and data from any type of unauthorized access or attack. Cyber attacks are typically focused on gaining access to sensitive information and to alter, disrupt, destroy or control that information for malicious or criminal intent. These attacks are of increasing concern to businesses and individuals.
As data continues to grow online, everything from emails and credit cards to navigation systems and medical records are susceptible to digital attacks.
Security professionals often have a combination of skills that are split into two main categories – defensive and offensive cybersecurity. Respectively, these categories are focused on protective measures and attempting to find vulnerabilities.
There are many facets of security/cybersecurity careers - this can include roles which are focused on areas such as network security, app security, and cryptography. There are also more business-oriented roles such as training, compliance and governance.
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Will I earn a cybersecurity diploma from this bootcamp?
Yes, when you complete the cybersecurity bootcamp, you will earn a BrainStation cybersecurity diploma, which can boost your LinkedIn profile and resume, helping you stand out in the job market when starting a new career in cybersecurity. This program aims to build deep security knowledge for those starting out in the industry, setting them on a path of continued learning and growth.
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What payment options do you offer?
BrainStation offers some of the most competitive payment options for an online cybersecurity bootcamp, with a range of flexible plans and scholarship opportunities.
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Monthly payment installments
Allowing you to split your tuition into smaller monthly payments.
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Employer sponsorship
Get your tuition reimbursed by your employer.
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Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to make learning cybersecurity more accessible.
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Monthly payment installments
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What is the difference between this and the part-time cybersecurity course?
BrainStation's cybersecurity bootcamps are intensive learning experiences designed to transform your skillset and help you open new career paths in cybersecurity. Taught by cybersecurity professionals with years of experience, students will be guided through working on real-world projects and portfolio pieces, applying industry skills, knowledge and practices. By the end of the program, graduates will have the basic knowledge, practical skills, and supporting portfolio to help them begin their new career journey, and will have completed career prep to set them up for success.
BrainStation's cybersecurity courses, on the other hand, are flexible, professional development courses offered part-time, over 5 or 10 weeks. Taught by industry experts, this course is a hands-on learning experience designed to provide students with cybersecurity training focused on awareness, and a basic understanding of essential concepts such as networking, security tools, risk management, strategy, and incidence response. This course is a well-rounded to cybersecurity strategy and provides individuals, employees, and business owners with the basic awareness and essential knowledge to improve their digital security and operational behaviors.
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What kind of jobs can this bootcamp get me?
Cybersecurity is woven into the fabric of so many different industries and disciplines, since technology is now a part of small and large businesses, as well as our personal lives. Depending on the organization and scope of responsibilities, cybersecurity roles can go by many different names. Our bootcamp can help prepare you for the pursuit of information security & cybersecurity careers with roles such as:
Cyber security Analyst
Cyber security Engineer
Security Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Systems Administrator
Network Administrator
Product Security Analyst
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What kind of career services do I get?
BrainStation's Career Success and career coach team is dedicated to creating a learning experience within this cyber security bootcamp that extends far beyond the classroom. This team aims to provide a framework for success built on insights and input from technical recruiters, career coaches, BrainStation Educators, and alumni.
Through BrainStation's cyber security bootcamp, the team will support you on as you enter your cybersecurity career track. You will get support to refine your portfolio, guidance on how to present your professional profile, and preparation for conversations with hiring managers.
You'll be able to connect with knowledgeable industry professionals, and prepare for the career search and interview process, while showcasing your work to peers and hiring partners.
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What is it like learning online at BrainStation?
Our online cyber security bootcamps are built on a proven virtual classroom experience. BrainStation is focused on creating an engaging virtual environment to learn modern information security skills and build deep security knowledge through hands-on training.
Our programs are centered around diverse learning modalities and use project-based learning experiences to help you apply concepts, develop skills, and create portfolio pieces.
You'll explore web technologies, computer networks, defensive and offensive cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment & security operations, identity and access management, and more in this cybersecurity boot camp.
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What's next after this bootcamp?
BrainStation's cyber security bootcamp is designed to create job-ready candidates with the foundational skills and knowledge to open a cyber security career track.
While there are many avenues open and next steps after completing this bootcamp, building a network is one of the most critical parts of your journey. You'll need to connect with knowledgeable industry professionals that can help guide you as you continue to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field.
This bootcamp also teaches skills applicable to certifications – and many serious security professionals often pursue forms of higher certification to validate their abilities and experience.