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Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Cohort is a 16-week program designed to provide students with the skills needed for cybersecurity roles. The course covers a wide range of topics, including operating systems, networking, cloud security, Python, offensive security, and digital forensics.
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Drake Caruso
Cybersecurity professional with experience in defensive and offensive cyber operations. He is holds various certifications such as CISSP, Pentest + and Security + and he holds a Masters in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from WGU.
Course Overview

The Cybersecurity Cohort is a 16-week course covering everything from the basics to advanced topics of security, including operating systems, network, and application security. Students will gain hands-on experience with each domain, and the course concludes with a capstone project and career preparation lectures on job search strategies, interview skills, and LinkedIn branding.

What you’ll learn

Through the Cybersecurity Cohort, you'll learn about operating system and network security, Cloud security, Python for Security, offensive security, and digital forensics. You'll gain hands-on experience in each domain through practical labs with industry partners. The course concludes with a capstone project and career preparation lectures on job search strategies, interview skills, and LinkedIn branding.

What does this course look like?

The Cybersecurity Cohort is a 16-week program that covers cybersecurity concepts, operating system and network security, Cloud security, Python for Security, offensive security, and digital forensics. You'll have practical lab time with industry partners, expert instructors, and a capstone project, as well as career preparation lectures. By the end of the course, you'll have gained a deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts and practical experience.

Who is it for?

  • Anyone interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity
  • Beginners and experienced professionals looking to upskill and expand their knowledge
  • Recent graduates looking to jumpstart their career
  • IT professionals seeking to change career paths
  • Individuals with a passion for technology and a desire to help protect against cyber-attacks
  • Professionals working in related fields, such as IT support, network administration, and software development
  • Anyone who wants to gain practical experience and knowledge in cybersecurity and prepare themselves for a career in this rapidly growing field.

Course Syllabus

Week 1
Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Lecture: Basic commands and communication protocols
  • Lecture: Fundamental structures of the operating system
  • Exercise: Basic commands and communication protocols lab
  • Quiz: Basic concepts of cybersecurity

Week 2
Computer Networking
  • Lecture: Introduction to networking
  • Lecture: OSI and TCP/IP model
  • Exercise: Networking lab
  • Quiz: Networking concepts
Week 3
Microsoft/Windows Security
  • Lecture: Introduction to Windows client and server
  • Lecture: Powershell, permissions, and security
  • Exercise: Windows security lab
  • Quiz: Windows security concepts

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Cohort Schedule

Start Date
End Date
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September 19, 2023
January 16, 2024
Open
Online
May 16, 2023
September 12, 2023
Open
Online
January 24, 2023
May 13, 2023
Closed
Online
September 13, 2022
January 20, 2023
Closed
Online/Bellevue
Start Date
September 19, 2023
End Date
January 16, 2024
Enrollment Status
Open
Location
Online
Start Date
May 16, 2023
End Date
September 12, 2023
Enrollment Status
Open
Location
Online
Start Date
January 24, 2023
End Date
May 13, 2023
Enrollment Status
Closed
Location
Online
Start Date
September 13, 2022
End Date
January 20, 2023
Enrollment Status
Closed
Location
Online/Bellevue

Cohort Time Schedule

Mon
5:00pm – 8:00pm PST (Lecture/Lab)
Tue
5:00pm – 8:00pm PST (Lab)
Wed
5:00pm – 8:00pm PST (Lecture/Lab)
Thu
5:00pm – 8:00pm PST (Lab)
Fri
Sat
9:00am – 3:00pm PST (Lecture/Lab)
Sun

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Frequently asked questions
Do I need programming experience for your courses?

No, a basic level of computer literacy and a motivation to learn is all you need for most of our courses.

Who should take your courses?

The course is designed for diverse backgrounds; If programming or tech is a career track you really want to pursue, you can sign-up for our courses whether you are software engineer, product/program manager, analyst, researcher, consultant, student etc.

How much time do I need to spend studying outside of the classroom?

It can vary depending on your unique background. However, it usually takes 1-15 hours/week outside of the classroom for homework and study time.

Will I be given a certificate after the completion of the course?

Yes, you will be given a certificate of completion for this course after you pass your final exam.

Do you accept GI Bill®?

Yes, please refer to our Veterans page for more details.

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