Cyber Security Bootcamp - 14 weeks

We have a passion for filling the gap in tech talent - cyber security is no exception.

Many sources predict there will be a shortage of millions of cyber security jobs by 2021. As a result, Eleven Fifty Academy is rolling out immersive cyber security bootcamps to combat the demand. This class is designed to prepare anyone from any background for an entry-level job in cyber security. Our expert-designed curriculum includes training and passing industry recognized certifications that are meant to set the foundations for a cyber security professional. In addition, your course work includes four weeks of training on a world-class cyber range which mimics real life cyber-attacks. By the end of the course, you will be trained to conduct, monitor, stop, and prevent these attacks.

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IMMERSIVE LEARNING

Learn cyber security through an immersive program and walk away with employable hard skills to back it up. From day one, you'll be submerged in cyber security.

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

This course is designed to get you the experience you need for a new career in cyber security. You'll create a personal portfolio to showcase your new skills to employers.

CAREER SERVICES

Our career services team will help you make connections in our employer network in cyber security. We work with you one-on-one to assist in building your resume and LinkedIn profile.

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Eleven Fifty Academy has joined forces with the Cybersecurity Alliance and Fortune 100 companies to vet our curriculum, ensuring we maintain a high level of integrity that meets current industry needs.

Gold Badge: Foundation

Building the Foundation

During the first 5 weeks, you’ll focus on the basics. This includes working toward your CompTIA Network+ certification. Getting this foundation will prepare you to move into more advances and hands on experiences in the cyber range.

CompTIA Network+
Foundational Knowledge

Blue Badge: Acceleration

Expanding your Knowledge

During weeks 6-10, you will move beyond the basics and begin to dive deeper into the technical side of cyber security. During this phase, you will also begin working toward your CompTIA Security+ certification. Upon completion, time in the cyber range is allowed and will give you hands on experience with tools to prevent, monitor, and stop real cyber attacks.

CompTIA Security+
Introduction to Leading Industry Tools
Develop and Understand Incident Response Behaviors
Career Prep

Red Badge: Transition

Polishing your Skills / Hands on Cyber Range Experience

In the last phase of the immersive program, you’ll spend your time working within teams to complete more complex exercises. This time is designed to help you begin to think as an attacker. We’ll also use this time to take career development to the next level.

The Build and Operation of a Modern SOC
Using SOC Technologies and Management Systems
Cyber-Attack Types
Interview Skills

Curriculum

Our Expert-Designed Curriculum Includes:

Obtaining industry leading certifications to lay the foundation of a cybersecurity professional.
Understanding industry terms and best practices essential to cyber.
Exposure to common threat behaviors and attach vectors.
Familiarity in an enterprise SOC environment.
Expert designed cyber range that allows instructors to put students through real life rigorous cyber-attacks.
Career development skills that will allow students the ability for tremendous growth in cybersecurity.

Your Day At ELEVEN FIFTY ACADEMY

9:00 AM

REVIEW AND DISCUSSION

Review the material that was covered the previous day. Students should not be afraid to ask questions about anything they may be stuck on.

10:00 AM

INSTRUCTION AND LABS

Learn new material and start daily labs to try out the new material. Students can also use this time to work on any projects that have been assigned.

12:00 PM

LUNCH BREAK

Students can take a break from their busy day and enjoy the catered lunches we provide. Use this time to hang out with classmates and make connections. Cybersecurity is awesome and students may not want to take a break, which is totally fine!

1:00 PM

INSTRUCTION/LABS/TRIVIA QUIZZES

Continue labs that focus on the new material. Trivia quizzes will be provided that will test comprehension. This time can also be used to complete any projects and review one-on-one with the instructors.

5:00 PM

RELEASE

Students are released for the day at 5pm. Go home, relax, and get ready to learn more tomorrow!

Tuition & Financing

Scholarships
Different scholarship opportunities are often available for various students. Check with our admissions team to see if you qualify for any available scholarships. Schedule a meeting
Student Loans
We have partnered with top student loan providers, including Skillsfund, Meritize, and Climb. These providers specialize in helping close the skills gap and offer fixed-rate loan options. Learn more
Payment Plans
We offer customized installment plans on a student-by-student basis. These installment plans are generally interest-free and flexible. Learn more
GI Bill Funding
Eleven Fifty Academy accepts the GI Bill for members of all military branches. Learn more

Instructors

David Whitt

Director of Cyber Security

Teddy Guzek

Cyber Security Advisor

Nicholas Tamanini

Cyber Security Learning Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Cybersecurity

Does the cybersecurity course require any coding experience?

No, students are not required to have any coding experience. However, any technical knowledge that students enter the class with will certainly give a leg up during the bootcamp.

What exactly is a cyber range?

The Eleven Fifty Academy cyber range gives you the opportunity to put your basic security knowledge developed in the first stage of courses and put it to use. This range gives you hands on experiences conducting, preventing, identifying, and stopping cyberattacks in a real computer environment.

Do I need to bring my own computer to the cybersecurity course?

Yes, students will need their own computer.

What certifications can I earn in the Cybersecurity courses?

Upon passing your tests, you will receive two globally recognized certifications: CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.

You will also receive a security analyst certificate for completing training on the cyber range as well as a graduation Red Badge from Eleven Fifty Academy.

What are job positions I might get after I graduate from Eleven Fifty’s Cybersecurity Immersive course?

Job positions targeted for this course could be an information security analyst, a SOC analyst, incident response analyst, or working on a red team (penetration testing) for the offensive security side of things.

What is the average salary of an entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst?

The average salary of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst is around $65k, but factors such a location can play a part in salary as well. Many experienced cybersecurity analysts make well into six figures.

Cybersecurity Full-Time