Become a
Digital Defender
Learn Cybersecurity in 24 Weeks |
The Cybersecurity Boot Camp at UT Austin
- Global Network: Gain access to a network of 250+ employers looking to hire.
- CompTIA Partnership: Get a head start on certification test prep.
- Student Success: Stay on track with personalized academic support.
- Career Support: Access free professional resources throughout your career.
Next Start Date:
December 9, 2024
Time to Complete:
24 weeks, part-time
Live Online Classes:
9 hours per week
The Support You Need
to Transform Your Career
Cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand global fields today. We’re committed to equipping you with the fundamental skills you need to make an impact while providing unparalleled support and resources before, during, and after your boot camp.
- Stay on track with a dedicated student success advisor.
- edX Xpert support available for students 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Connect with engaged instructors, teaching assistants, and peers for academic support.
- Additional academic services may be available in select boot camps.
Join the Front Lines of
Digital Defense
The economic impact of cyber crime is growing: In 2020, the average cost to businesses affected by a data breach in the United States was $8.64 million, up 32% from 2015, and nearly double the global average.1
You can help protect organizations and populations — and change your entire career trajectory. As the world grows more connected and automated (and therefore, more vulnerable), the demand for cybersecurity specialists is on the rise. Information security is one of the fastest-growing fields,2 and No. 6 on Glassdoor’s Top 50 Jobs in America.3
Our Boot Camp Learners Are in Demand
Our employer-competitive learners have received job offers from thousands of global organizations. As you take the next steps in your career, you’ll have exclusive access to job referrals from our network of 250+ partners.
Further Your Career
Our Career Engagement Network will help you apply the tools and knowledge you have learned to advance your career. We will help you optimize your resume and LinkedIn profile, prepare for interviews, and build your portfolio. You’ll also have access to free career resources throughout your professional life.
A Proud CompTIA Partner
We know how important certification is for our students; that’s why we chose CompTIA as a partner to provide you with a complimentary CertMaster test prep tool and an exam voucher to take the CompTIA certification exam of your choice: Security+, Network+, Linux+, Server+, or Cloud+.
While the boot camp itself does not provide test preparation, a portion of the final module is dedicated to helping you learn and leverage the CertMaster Test Prep Tool for the Security+ exam to get you started.
Innovative Curriculum. In-Demand Skills.
In 24 weeks, The Cybersecurity Boot Camp at UT Austin will prepare you with the technical skills you need to protect digital environments. Through an immersive hands-on curriculum, you will not only learn fundamental cybersecurity methods, but also put them into action through practical exercises.
The curriculum is delivered through live, online classes and high-quality coursework. Our instructors are fully vetted by the university and offer 1-on-1 virtual guidance to learners throughout the program.
Learn to think like a cybersecurity professional by assessing threats and mitigating risks. Understand the differences between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts, and their importance in cybersecurity.
What you will learn:
- CIA triad
- Threat detection
- Mitigating risks
- Artificial intelligence
- Machine learning
Gain hands-on experience working with the command line and bash commands that are prominent in IT roles. You will configure and audit servers, as well as harden and secure them from malicious attacks.
What you will learn:
- Linux server configuration
- Logging
- Kerberos
- Windows server configuration
- Bash scripting and programming
- Tar, cron, and cron jobs
- Active directory
Dive into network configuration, design, protocols, and data communication. Study cryptography, network security, and web development as it relates to cybersecurity.
What you will learn:
- Wireless security
- Wireshark and traffic analysis
- Email security
- Network architecture, operations, and security
- Cryptography and encryption
- Port scanning
Gain a thorough understanding of web applications, databases, and the vulnerabilities and hardening associated with them. Dive into penetration testing using tools like Metasploit to attack and compromise networks and servers.
What you will learn:
- Burp suite
- Webshells
- Penetration testing execution standard
- Zenmap
- Pivoting networks
- XSS vulnerabilities and payloads
- SQL injection
- Searchsploit and metasploit
- File inclusion and command injection vulnerabilities
Dive into SIEMs and network security monitoring, practice the Incident Response framework to respond to different breaches and attacks, and learn digital forensic how to recover deleted data as part of preparing evidence for a legal case.
What you will learn:
- Splunk
- Monitoring and logging
- Incident response
- Forensics
- Data extraction and recovery
Learn how security controls impact an organization and its employees. Focus on certification prep for the Security+ and conclude the program with a final group project presented in a mock cyber conference event.
What you will learn:
- Governance
- Compliance
- Business continuity planning
- Disaster recovery
- Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Research and technical demonstration
Now You’re Ready
By the time you’ve completed the boot camp, you will have mastered in-demand skills, built an impressive portfolio of projects applying your new skills in practical scenarios, and earned a valuable certificate from UT Austin.
Learn on Your Schedule
This is a part-time program designed for working professionals like you who want to learn cybersecurity to advance careers, enhance skills for a current role, or change career paths.
| Time to complete | 24 weeks |
| Live classes | 9 hrs/week |
| Homework & projects | 20+ hrs/week |
| Class time | 3 weekday evenings |
Invest in Your Career With the Right Financial Options
Cybersecurity boot camp fee: $12,745
edX Boot Camps does not receive any commissions or payments for referrals or successful loan applications. The lender’s loan approval criteria will apply and you should consider the terms and conditions of any loan carefully. We are not credit advisors. We make no representations about whether you will be given a loan or whether a loan will be suitable for you. We are not responsible for representations made to you by any credit provider.
What Boot Camp Graduates Are Saying
A Powerful Educational Partnership
About University of Texas at Austin
Like the state it calls home, UT Austin is a bold, ambitious leader. Ranked among the biggest and best research universities in the country, UT Austin is home to more than 51,000 students and 3,000 teaching faculty. Together they are working to change the world through groundbreaking research and cutting-edge teaching and learning techniques. Here, tradition and innovation blend seamlessly to provide students with a robust collegiate experience. Amid the backdrop of Austin, Texas, a city recognized for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit, the university provides a place to explore countless opportunities for tomorrow’s artists, scientists, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs and engineers.
This program is offered by UT Austin through the McCombs School of Business and Cockrell School of Engineering, in partnership with edX.
About edX
edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.
The Next Cybersecurity Boot Camp Starts December 9, 2024. Reserve Your Spot Today!
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