Invest in your future with the Cybersecurity
Bootcamp Begin your cybersecurity career in less than a year
with part-time evening classes.

  • No Experience Necessary
  • Job Search Assistance
  • Hands-On Training

Why Cybersecurity?

Whether you want to change careers, upskill, or you’re looking for practical experience, this bootcamp can help you achieve your career goals.

  • High Demand

    As industries innovate and certain jobs become obsolete, the tech workforce gap continues to grow, offering professionals skyrocketing opportunities in cybersecurity.

  • Diverse Career Paths

    The cybersecurity field is brimming with variety and allows people of all interests and backgrounds to pursue a career path that fulfills them.

  • Competitive Salary

    The large workforce gap results in hefty competition among employers to attract top talent, meaning organizations pay more for skilled cybersecurity professionals, including entry-level positions.

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Is a cybersecurity career-prep
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Is a cybersecurity career-prep
program the best next move for you?

Find out for free by taking our online cybersecurity mini-course.

  • arrow icon Led by a seasoned cybersecurity instructor
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Everything You Need to

Secure
Your Future!

At the SDSU Global Campus Cybersecurity Bootcamp, powered by ThriveDX, your success is the purpose. The program is curated to ensure learners of all backgrounds complete the program with the skills and knowledge necessary to go from beginner to professional in less than a year. No previous experience is required.

Get a glimpse into the industry WITHOUT having to financially commit to the Complete Program. Why risk your savings? The stand-alone 2.5-week Introductory Course is here to help you make the best decision for your future.

The 33.5-week program ensures comprehension and competency of 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 routinely updated curriculum, the fully online evening classes give you the hands-on experience you need to excel in your career.

Each course is developed and led by real cybersecurity experts to help learners meet industry standards. Office hours, review sessions, and individual mentorship opportunities are also available to provide insights that can only come from years of experience.

Gain real-world cybersecurity experience with TDX Arena. This assessment and training platform delivers immersive gamified learning and focused training with live tests and immediate feedback. Experience actual cyberattacks and scenarios, test your growing knowledge and skills, and develop your aptitude for tech, all within an immersive environment. This robust hub of resources includes study guides, question banks, and “Cyberpedia” to help you further your learning.

✔️ Practice Arena: Sharpen your skills on everything from the fundamentals to the most advanced cybersecurity concepts.
✔️ Challenges: Test your knowledge in an immersive, virtual 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 to truly set yourself apart from the rest.

The Career Outcomes team consists of experts in job search assistance. From an early stage, you’ll receive interview coaching, craft a professional resume and receive tips on how to set up a LinkedIn profile that highlights your strengths and skills for employers.

✔️ Dedicated Coaching and Personal Branding
✔️ Access to Job Leads and Industry Professionals
✔️ Continued Coaching up to 6 Months Post-Certificate

Student Success Managers provide a personal touch to your learning experience to further your success. From day one, SSMs guide you, keep you accountable, and facilitate additional resources when necessary, such as exam retests and tutoring sessions.

✔️ Earn a certificate of completion from the SDSU Global Campus Cybersecurity Bootcamp, where the innovative project-based approach to cybersecurity education simulates the typical workday functions of a professional currently working in the field.

✔️ Showcase your skills to employers with digital badges: credentials that can be recognized as official experience. Unlock a new badge with every course completed and watch your library of skills grow!

Success Within
Your Reach

Program participants have secured positions at leading companies with the help of our career coaching experts and Career Outcomes team.

Desktop Support Analyst

Honeywell

IT Technician

Belmont Park

IT Support

CV Sciences

IT Specialist

Department of Defense

Help Desk Support

Equus

IT Specialist

Family Health Centers of San Diego

Clinical Applications Coordinator

Indian Health Services

Help Desk Technician

Klinedinst PC

NOC Technician

nfinite

Technical Coordinator

Parcel Pending

IT Manufacturing Technician

Radiometer America

Software Engineer

Revature

Tier II Helpdesk

Safran

Tier 1 Helpdesk

SAIC

Platform as a Service (PAAS) Account Executive

Salesforce

Tier-1 SOCNOC Technician

ScaleMatrix

Entry Level IT Role: Stormer

SkillStorm

IT Helpdesk

Solar Turbines

Computer Technician

Spotlight 29 Casino

IT Service Desk Position

TechStyle Fashion Group

Help Desk Support Technician

Torrid

Jr. Penetration Tester

Triden Group

Vulnerability Assessment Specialist

xsignal.io

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Becoming a Cybersecurity
Professional

Course Breakdown

With the professional part-time bootcamp, you can begin a cybersecurity career in less than a year.

Expert-led classes with immersive, real-world training prepare you for a successful career—No previous experience required.

  • INTRODUCTORY COURSE 2.5 Weeks

  • PART 1: Fundamentals Phase 12 Weeks

    • Computer Networking Fundamentals
    • Microsoft Security Systems Administration
    • Integrating Your Infrastructure Security

  • PART 2: Infrastructure Phase 12 Weeks

    • Securing Your Network
    • Designing Your Cybersecurity Infrastructure
    • Social Engineering and Ethical Hacking

  • PART 3: Advanced Phase 8 Weeks

    • Digital Forensics and Incident Response
    • Threat Hunting and Intelligence

  • Elective CompTIA® Security+ Certification Exam Prep Course 8 Weeks

  • CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATE

Go Further with Industry-Recognized Certifications

Demonstrate your expertise and stand out as a true cyber professional

The research-backed curriculum covers skills and topics integral to cybersecurity certifications. Certification exams are not included in the curriculum or tuition, but this program helps you build foundational knowledge you need to prepare to pass certification exams in the future:*

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Certified Information Security Manager
  • CertNexus® CyberSec First Responder®
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
  • CompTIA® CySA+
  • CompTIA® Network+
  • CompTIA® Security+
  • ISC2 SSCP**
  • GIAC Security Essentials
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler
  • LPI Linux Essentials
  • The SDSU Global Campus Cybersecurity Bootcamp includes a complimentary asynchronous AWS Cloud Foundations course and a voucher discount for the AWS Certification exam.

    A 20% discount for CertNexus® certifications and prep material is available to learners upon completion of the bootcamp.
  • *For details, 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.
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Enroll Today

Defend Tomorrow

Learn Cybersecurity.

Unlock a Variety of Career Paths.

This part-time online program aligns with the NICE Framework to prepare learners to apply for the following cybersecurity roles:

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Defensive Cybersecurity
Responsible for analyzing data collected from various cybersecurity defense tools to mitigate risks.

Responsible for analyzing data collected from various cybersecurity defense tools to mitigate risks.

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Digital Forensics
Responsible for analyzing digital evidence from computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation.

Responsible for analyzing digital evidence from computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation.

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Network Operations
Responsible for planning, implementing, and operating network services and systems, including hardware and virtual environments.

Responsible for planning, implementing, and operating network services and systems, including hardware and virtual environments.

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Systems Administration
Responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system in adherence with organizational security policies and procedures. Includes hardware and software installation, configuration, and updates; user account management; backup and recovery management; and security control implementation.

Responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system in adherence with organizational security policies and procedures. Includes hardware and software installation, configuration, and updates; user account management; backup and recovery management; and security control implementation.

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Systems Security Analysis
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 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.

Defensive Cybersecurity

Responsible for analyzing data collected from various cybersecurity defense tools to mitigate risks.

Digital Forensics

Responsible for analyzing digital evidence from computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation.

Network Operations

Responsible for planning, implementing, and operating network services and systems, including hardware and virtual environments.

Systems Administration

Responsible for setting up and maintaining a system or specific components of a system in adherence with organizational security policies and procedures. Includes hardware and software installation, configuration, and updates; user account management; backup and recovery management; and security control implementation.

Systems Security Analysis

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.

FAQ

It is preferred that learners have some experience with computers, but overall, there are no technical requirements for enrolling in this career-prep program. 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 will be provided.

Get your copy of the course catalog .

As active cybersecurity professionals, instructors play a role in maintaining the curriculum with modern techniques, methodologies, and technologies. Learners can be confident that they are gaining the relevant experience that employers are currently looking for.

We are committed to your success. You are paired with Student Success Managers that can help you stay on track throughout the program. You are paired with the tools, materials, and support to ensure you comprehend the material and develop the skills to complete the program and thrive in your new career.

Our Introductory Course is the best way to find out if cybersecurity is the right choice for you. In this course, you’re learning cybersecurity fundamentals while developing an understanding of the field and how you can contribute as a professional. No experience is required to enroll in the Introductory Course, and it will help you make an educated and confident decision about moving on to the Complete Program.

Our cybersecurity bootcamp is a professional online, part-time program that is accessible for learners of all skill levels. No experience? No problem! We focus on in-depth training via live classes led by industry experts to prepare even the most novice learner for a cybersecurity job in less than one year; you will also be introduced to concepts that are relevant for industry certification exams.* With our 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. We put your success before anything else. Aside from providing a valuable, market-driven curriculum to help you gain the necessary skills and knowledge, we offer a variety of resources to help you overcome any learning challenges, connect you with industry partners, and help place you in the cybersecurity role of your dreams.**

* For details, please visit https://thrivedx.com/cybersecurity-program-disclaimers.
**Job placement not guaranteed.

We enroll learners in an Introductory Course that is $180 in total. If you decide to continue on to the Complete Program, the cost will be $18,320. Equaling to $18,500 in total.

New cohorts open on a rolling basis, year-round. For more information, please contact our admissions team or at your convenience.

Our Career Outcomes team provides you with a dedicated career coach to help develop a professional presence and communication strategies as you start looking for your next role. How quickly you'll land a job in cybersecurity ultimately depends on a variety of factors, including your past work history, overall experience, and current location–to name a few. While our career coaches are experts at helping learners find tech roles and are available to learners up to 6 months post-program completion, we cannot guarantee job placement.

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Why Us?

The SDSU Global Campus Digital Skills Bootcamps, in collaboration with ThriveDX, are on a mission to supply the workforce with forward-thinking digital professionals equipped with the practical, technical, and theoretical skills employers are hiring for. Learners complete our part-time online program in less than a year with the in-demand skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to excel in their career path of choice.

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  • arrow icon A Library of Recorded Classroom Sessions
  • arrow icon Cyber Simulation Labs
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  • arrow icon Live Events and Workshops

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About the San Diego State University
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 cyber attacks 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, powered by our partner, ThriveDX, helps to reskill and upskill learners in today’s fast-growing digital economy. With over a decade of experience as the world's premier digital skills and cybersecurity education provider, ThriveDX works with top-tier academic institutions, government organizations and global enterprises to offer advanced workforce and professional development programs in digital technology.

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