20 WEEKS • ONLINE • LIVE
1:1 MENTORSHIP • CAREER-FOCUSED
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Learn the defensive and offensive cybersecurity skills you need to become a Cybersecurity analyst and transform your career in 20 weeks.
Spots are limited, and we accept qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis.
ABOUT THE BOOTCAMP
Get your start in the high growth field of Cybersecurity by building strong skills in how to evaluate, maintain, and monitor the security of computer systems.
Take your first step toward a career in cybersecurity and learn the skills required to become a security professional with the Cybersecurity Bootcamp. In this program, you will learn how to evaluate, maintain, and monitor the security of computer systems. You’ll also learn how to assess threats, respond to incidents, and implement security controls to reduce risk and meet security compliance goals.
What you will learn
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The foundational knowledge
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- History and Principles of Cybersecurity
- Networking Fundamentals
- Linux OS Fundamentals
- Scripting and Programming Fundamentals
- Website Fundamentals
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Deep dive into Ethical Hacking
- Information Security Overview
- Ethical Hacking Concepts
- Penetration Testing Concepts
- Information Security Laws and Standards
- Information Security Controls
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Intelligence Gathering and Footprinting
- Footprinting Concepts
- Intelligence Gathering Using Search Engines
- Intelligence Gathering Using Social Network Sites
- Website Enumeration
- WHOIS Lookup
- DNS Footprinting
- Intelligence Gathering Through Social Engineering
- Footprinting Tools for Penetration Testing
- Countermeasures
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Scanning and Enumeration
- Enumeration Concepts
- DNS Enumeration
- Network Enumeration
- Website Enumeration
- Vulnerability Assessment Concepts and Tools
- Vulnerability Scanning
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Exploiting vulnerabilities in Web Applications
- Web App Concepts
- Web App Threats
- Penetration Testing Methodology
- Penetration Testing Toolkit
- Web App Penetration Testing
- File upload Vulnerabilities
- Cross Site Scripting Attacks
- Password Hacking and Brute Force Attacks
- Denial of Service Attacks
- SQL Injection Attacks
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SAR Reporting & Presentation
- Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
- Vulnerability Assessment Reports
- Security Assessment Reports (SAR)
- How to make an impactful SAR presentation to Business Owners
Join Now to Become a Cybersecurity Analyst
Building the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals.
Our Four-Step Route to Cybersecurity
Our four-step process to cybersecurity combines unique teaching methods with a continually evolving curriculum to ensure you receive the highest quality training. This process guarantees that you finish the bootcamp equipped with the competitive skill set you need to enter the cybersecurity market as a valuable asset.
Our Four-Step Route to Cybersecurity
PHASE - I
Consultation and Enrollment (2 weeks)
To assess your aptitude as a prospective student and determine if this bootcamp is a good match for you, students are required to fill out the application questionnaire and Application Form.
Accepted students will begin the enrollment process and will be assisted in setting up their virtual environment used in the bootcamp. Students work 1 on 1 with a career counsellor to establish learning routine and define goals and expectations.
PHASE - II
Hands on Learning (10 weeks)
Students are immersed in 10 weeks of hands-on learning through a combination of:
• 240 minutes of virtual lectures per week (weekday and weekend classes)
• 12 virtual labs/exercises
• Virtual group security assessments
• 10 hours of offline study per week
• Group study
PHASE - III
Internship (6 weeks)
In the internship phase, student groups are assigned to an unpaid internship with a 3rd party company, where they test their new skills in a scenario-based setting. Students will work together to conduct a full Cybersecurity Assessment for the company and present the detailed Security Assessment Report in a formal setting.
PHASE - IV
Job Placement Support & Preparation (2 weeks)
Our 2-week career support program includes workshops that supports students to build professional resumes, training for interviews, provide mock interviews and create an outstanding online portfolio. The team also connects you with hiring partners to help you secure your first cyber job.
Admission Process
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Prerequisites
No background in the field is necessary, but you should be self-driven and committed to success. Students are expected to fill out and submit an application form and questionnaire.
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Fill the Application
Start your cybersecurity journey by completing this short 5- minute form. Fill carefully and submit.
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Reserve your seat
Upon confirmation you need to pay the intial fee to reserve your admission in bootcamp.
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Schedule a Call
You need to schedule a pre-preaparotory call will with the mentor before commencing the bootcamp
Class Structure
Classes are structured around evenings on weekdays and weekends. This bootcamp is designed for prospective and current working professionals.
The curriculum provides comprehensive training in the fundamentals and essentials of cybersecurity through virtual lectures and participation in hands on virtual hacking via labs, individual and group exercises.
18 Weeks of lectures
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Evening classes
(1) 60-minute class during the week (7-8pm Est)
(1) 180-minute class on the weekend (6-9pm Est) - 16+ virtual classes
- Group exercises
Cyber labs
Students will learn to identify and exploit vulnerabilities on web servers and web applications and recommend secure information security measures that protect against a variety of threats through immersive cyber labs, tabletop exercises and real-world simulations. This virtual hands-on environment provides students with the knowledge, training and experience that makes you a valuable asset in the field of cybersecurity.
Group Exercises and Project
At the start of the bootcamp, students will be put in groups of 3 to instill a sense of collaboration and team building skills. Paired students will engage in group exercises and group Security Assessment Projects from start to finish of the bootcamp.
Our Committment to Success
An essential part of our transformational educational process that ensures a quality match for each student entering the bootcamp, the admissions process maintains the competitive integrity of each student be putting prospective students through a pre-screen to assess their aptitude and commitment to the subject matter.
Education alone may not be sufficient to help you get the job you want. PH Cybersecurity Bootcamp provides you with the education, skills, hands on experience through hands on learning and virtual labs that prepare an adventurous path for you in cybersecurity. Our 2-week career support program includes workshops that assist you develop soft skills, interview skills, writing a professional resume, creating an online profile.
Career Services
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Resume Building
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Portfolio Building
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Interview Preparation
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Mock Interview
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After-Interview Follow up
Join Now to Become a Cybersecurity Analyst
Building the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Learn 1-on-1, from industry insiders
Roland Onwu
Cybersecurity Engineer
Parallel to working on his professional career, Roland has supported and trained many students with degrees in fields as far as Psychology/ literature to computer science graduates, to secure cybersecurity jobs. He has also trained and guided working professionals as they transition into a new, exciting and rewarding career in IT.
Muhammad Bilal Younis
Cybersecurity Consultant
Muhammad Bilal Younis, a cybersecurity consultant with a background in computer engineering. Younis was a ruby on rails developer for multiple commercial companies and now focuses his time providing Vulnerability assessment/Penetration testing services as a cybersecurity consultant.
Javier Gonzalez
Cybersecurity Consultant
With ten years of field experience. Javier has provided cybersecurity training and mentorship at different levels for undergraduate, Ph.D. students, Doctors, private companies, and government employees. He has coordinated offensive security teams and a Computer Security Incident Response Team.
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR
CYBERSECURTIY JOBS
Pathfinder Hacking Cybersecurity Bootcamp is designed for beginners with little to no technical background, as well as people with some prior technical background. At Pathfinder Hacking, we provide our students with the skills, experience and expertise that hiring managers look for in a qualified cybersecurity candidate. If you are self-driven, disciplined, a problem solver, curious about how things work or have a strong curiosity about technology, our cybersecurity bootcamp could be right for you.
This bootcamp qualifies students for various cybersecurity positions, including:
Penetration tester
Salary range of $76,000 - $190,000
Red team tester
Salary range of $76,000 - $190,000
Cybersecurity Analyst
Salary range of $52,000 - $104,000
Cybersecurity Engineer
Salary range of $77,000 - $190,000
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst/Engineer
Salary range of $55,000 - $112,000
Information Security Analyst
Salary range of $53,000 - $104,000
Information Security Engineer
Salary range of $65,000 - $136,000
Information Technology (IT) Consultant
Salary range of $59,000 - $102,000
SOME OF OUR STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Hear from some of the students who benefited from the program
This Bootcamp provided the space and environment where I felt comfortable asking questions. It was somewhere I could push myself to learn faster. They gave me the confidence and the skills to get the job that I wanted.
Masud
“I’ve had the great pleasure of participating in this bootcamp and learned a lot. Our instructor, Roland, was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of valuable information on today’s cybersecurity trends. It will be difficult at the beginning, but it will be easier later.
Emir
I am very lucky I got the chance and learnt from Mr. Roland. Because of him, today I'm in a good position. I really appreciate his hard-work and faith in his students. I was in a dilemma. Will I get a job or not? I got a job right after 2 weeks of completion of the boot camp.
Nisha
My experience in the cybersecurity bootcamp was really good. I learned a lot. The instructor was really good in teaching the curriculum. Every topic was broken down very nicely. A syllabus was given which was followed properly, which helped me stay on course!
Jannatul
Apply now for the Cybersecurity Analyst Bootcamp
Spots are limited, and we accept qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis.
Frequently asked questions
Here are a few answers to your most common questions.
Do I need to be a student to apply?
No. Our program is open to individuals coming from any educational or professional background.. Anyone who has some education, understanding and experience in IT, or someone coming from relevant business experience who is looking to advance their career towards cyber security.
Do you offer online courses?
Yes. The Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Pathfinder Hacking is offered on a virtual platform, featuring live classroom sessions with expert instructors.
What if I’m working full time – can I still follow along?
Easily! This bootcamp was designed for working professionals with flexible evening and weekend course schedules available.
What laptop specs are required?
All you need for the 16-week bootcamp is
- Steady internet
- A laptop/desktop with At least –
- 200gb storage on hard drive
- 4gb ram
- Core i3 processor
Are there any other requirements or equipment needed?
We will provide all software applications that are required throughout the course. Other than your own device and general stationery items there is nothing else you will need to bring.
What is the expected commitment outside of class hours? Will I have homework?
In order to complete the projects throughout the course, students will need to spend time outside of class hours studying, practicing and working on assessments. The amount of time and effort you can put in will reflect what you get out of the course. It is suggested that students in the bootcamp would do at least 10 hours per week self-study. The more you put in, the more you will get out of it.
How does the admission process work?
Spots are limited and we accept candidates on a rolling basis. Our programs start every Monday.
The first step involves a 10-15 minute questionnaire to learn about your prior educational and work experience.
Based on your responses, we might ask for additional information e.g. a brief phone interview, or a quick technical and security challenge just to make sure the Penetration Testing Bootcamp is a good fit for you.
When do classes start?
Courses begin on a rolling basis.
How long does this course take?
Becoming a Cyber Security Specialist takes time and effort. We’ve built a curriculum to teach you what you should know to land a job. The course length is 6 months, but students have the flexibility to complete the course sooner since some part of the content is self-pace. We expect students will finish the course in 6 months, working at ~20 hours per week.
How soon can I find a job?
There are modules in the course which focus on career components. In those modules, you’ll learn the latest job hunting strategies and work 1:1 with your career coach to create a successful job search strategy, build your network in tech, craft a cyber security analyst resume and LinkedIn profile, practice mock technical and behavioral interviews, debrief after actual job interviews, and negotiate your salary. We expect you to land a cybersecurity analyst job within six months of course graduation.
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