Cyber Security Bootcamp

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100% online
Learn on your own time

Duration:

6 months, 15-20 hours/week

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Cohort starts

This bootcamp covers cybersecurity fundamentals, systems and network security, vulnerability assessment, and security operations. By studying 15-20 hours per week, you should complete it within 6 months. Course units include learning resources, practice exercises, practical labs, and career-related coursework. Preview three of the course units below.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Threat Actor types and attributes (hackers, DarkNet, social engineering, etc.)
Three-legged Stool (CIA)
Intro to Security+ certification
Red- vs. Blue-team
Malware (types and delivery)

Identity and Access Management

Authentication models and components
Access control models defined
Rights, permissions, and policies

Security Assessment and Training

Conducting risk assessments and audits of controls
Assessing vulnerabilities
Vulnerability remediation

Fit learning into your life, with a team that has your back

Learn on your own time: No need to quit your job. View lessons and work on projects on your schedule.
Get unlimited 1:1 mentor support: Meet weekly with your personal mentor, with as many additional calls as you need.
Get recognized with CompTIA Security+: Prepare for the globally recognized exam with in-depth preparation materials, practice exams, and a free exam voucher.
Build study plans that work for you: Complete the course sooner by putting in more hours per week.

Learn with an industry expert in your corner

Having a personal mentor will help you build your skills faster and advance your personal growth.

Weekly 1:1 video calls: Get feedback on projects, discuss blockers, and refine your career strategy.
Accountability: Your mentor will help you stay on track so you can achieve your learning goals.
Unlimited mentor calls: Get additional 1:1 help from other mentors in our community, at no extra cost.

Alissa Torres

Sr. Manager

John Hillegass

Sr. Engr. Manager

Travis Felder

Cybersecurity Architect

Leonard Simon

MSSP Manager

Explore scholarships and flexible tuition plans

USF CTPE offers flexible payment options and scholarships to make a career in cybersecurity more accessible:

Women in Tech Scholarship
Veterans & Active Military Scholarship
USF Alumni Scholarship

Speak with an admissions director to confirm your eligibility. Only one scholarship can be applied, and scholarships cannot be combined with other discounts.

Learn from the best in the industry

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities.

The University of South Florida's Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education (CTPE) works to extend the reach of USF's academic programs, promotes advanced professional development, and contributes to building a world-class workforce in the Tampa Bay area.

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Become a Cybersecurity Analyst

Learn in-demand skills and prepare for the globally recognized CompTIA Security+ certification with the University of South Florida Corporate Training and Professional Education.

What you'll learn in this bootcamp

Fit learning into your life, with a team that has your back

Learn with an industry expert in your corner

Explore scholarships and flexible tuition plans

Learn from the best in the industry