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Whether you want to change careers, upskill, or gain practical experience, the program can help you achieve your goals.
A cyber professional’s ability to safeguard digital assets against evolving threats makes them a critical part of the workforce, with employment expected to grow 32% by 2032.*
Cybersecurity is a broad field with many specializations and job titles. With the right knowledge and training, you’ll have a variety of career opportunities to choose from.
With a shortage of skilled professionals, employers offer competitive salaries. The average annual pay for an entry-level position in the U.S. is $111,000.**
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
**Ziprecruiter
The SDSU Global Campus Cybersecurity Bootcamp, powered by ThriveDX, is designed to equip learners with job-ready skills in less than a year—no prior experience required.
Our 8-month program ensures you grasp even the most complex cybersecurity concepts. Attend live classes and access recorded sessions any time to playback sections you may have missed or revisit a topic you want to reinforce. With a curriculum developed by industry experts, fully online evening classes give you the hands-on experience you need to excel in your career.
Courses are developed and led by industry experts, with multiple instructors available in every live session to give you personalized attention. Office hours, Q&A sessions, and mentorship opportunities are included.
Gain real-world cybersecurity experience with TDX Arena, an immersive, gamified learning platform. Experience actual cyberattacks and scenarios, test your skills, and develop your aptitude for tech.
✔️ Practice Arena: Sharpen your skills on everything from the fundamentals to the most advanced cybersecurity concepts.
✔️ Challenges: Test your knowledge in an immersive, online environment that mimics real scenarios you would face on the job.
✔️ Cyberpedia: Enhance your cyber knowledge and study for certification exams with supplementary content, guides, and quizzes.
✔️ Dedicated Coaching and Personal Branding
✔️ Access to Job Leads and Industry Professionals
✔️ Continued Coaching up to 6 Months Post-Certificate
The Learner Services team provides a personal touch to your learning experience to further your achievements. From day one, they help guide you, keep you accountable, and facilitate additional resources when necessary, such as exam retests and tutoring sessions.
Learners have secured positions at leading companies with the help of the ThriveDX team.
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Expert-led classes with immersive, real-world training. No experience required.
Fundamentals Phase
12 WeeksMicrosoft Security Systems Administration
Computer Networking Fundamentals
Integrating Your Infrastructure Security
Infrastructure Phase
12 WeeksSecuring Your Network
Designing Your Cybersecurity Infrastructure
Advanced Phase
8 WeeksSocial Engineering and Ethical Hacking
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Threat Hunting and Intelligence
Elective Comptia® Security+ Certification Exam Prep Course 8 Weeks
CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATE
The research-backed curriculum covers essential topics for cybersecurity certifications. While the program doesn’t include certification exams, it provides the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for them:*
*For more information, please visit https://thrivedx.com/cybersecurity-program-disclaimers.
**Requires a minimum of one year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven domains of the SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) in order to be certified.
This part-time online program aligns with the NICE Framework, preparing you for work in the following roles:
Responsible for planning, implementing, and operating network services and systems, including hardware and virtual environments.
Responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system in adherence with organizational security policies and procedures.
Responsible for analyzing data collected from various cybersecurity defense tools to mitigate risks.
Responsible for developing and analyzing the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security. Prepares, performs, and manages the security aspects of implementing and operating a system.
Responsible for analyzing digital evidence from computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system and network vulnerability.
Responsible for investigating, analyzing, and responding to network cybersecurity incidents.
Responsible for planning, implementing, and operating network services and systems, including hardware and virtual environments.
Responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system in adherence with organizational security policies and procedures.
Responsible for analyzing data collected from various cybersecurity defense tools to mitigate risks.
Responsible for developing and analyzing the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security. Prepares, performs, and manages the security aspects of implementing and operating a system.
Responsible for analyzing digital evidence from computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system and network vulnerability.
Responsible for investigating, analyzing, and responding to network cybersecurity incidents.
Some computer experience is preferred, but no technical requirements are needed to enroll. Learners aged 18 or older of all skill levels and backgrounds are welcome to enroll.
You will need a laptop and internet access. All other materials and software are provided.
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The curriculum is continually adjusted to reflect modern techniques, methodologies, and technologies. Each course will help you gain relevant experience employers are seeking in qualified candidates.
You’ll partner with members of the Learner Services team, who help you stay on track throughout the program. You’ll also receive personalized tools, materials, and support to ensure you comprehend the material and develop the skills needed to thrive in your new career.
The SDSU Global Campus Cybersecurity Bootcamp is a hands-on online program that is accessible for learners of all skill levels. No experience? No problem. You’ll undergo in-depth training via live classes led by industry experts and self-study to prepare even the most novice learner for a cybersecurity career in less than one year. With the Introductory Course, you can try the course before you commit to the Complete Program to help you protect your investment as you search for a suitable career. Aside from providing a valuable, market-driven curriculum to help you gain the necessary skills and knowledge, the program offers a variety of resources to help you overcome any learning challenges, connect you with industry partners, and help you find the role of your dreams.
Tuition for the Cybersecurity Bootcamp is $18,900, which includes the $180 registration fee.
New classes open on a rolling basis, year-round. For more information, please contact the admissions team or schedule a call at your convenience.
The Learner Services team provides you with dedicated assistance to help develop a professional presence and job search strategies as you start looking for your next role. How quickly you’ll land a job ultimately depends on a variety of factors, including your past work history, overall experience, and current location–to name a few. While the career coaches are experts at helping learners find tech roles and are available to learners up to six months post-program completion, job placement is not guaranteed.
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Ask away!The SDSU Global Campus Cybersecurity Bootcamp, powered by ThriveDX, empowers you to become a forward-thinking tech professional equipped with career-ready skills. In less than a year, this program will help you gain the hands-on experience and confidence needed to excel in your cybersecurity career.
About the SDSU Global Campus Cybersecurity Bootcamp
A San Diego State University education focuses on developing professionals for a successful career. The SDSU Global Campus Cybersecurity Bootcamp uses a transformative, project-based approach to mimic real-world cyberattacks and defense techniques. Students learn to think like cyber professionals through the program’s immersive labs with guidance from industry experts who are active in their field. Personalized success coaching is available throughout the entire program to help you stand out from the competition.
Partnership With ThriveDX
This accelerated program is powered by our partner, ThriveDX, a global leader in reskilling and upskilling individuals for today’s fast-growing digital economy. With over a decade of experience as a premier digital skills education provider, ThriveDX partners with top academic institutions, government organizations, and global enterprises to offer advanced workforce and professional development programs in digital technology.
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