Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online

Great cohort experience. Knowledgeable instructors and assistant instructors helped us get through the four months and really hone in on the subject matter, and we had two wonderful career coaches, too. I'm now part of a (large!) new family and beginning a new career, and know I have many people to reach out to for help or advice in cybersecurity and beyond.Only issue was our cohort was the largest class size (they've since limited the size I believe), and this could be a problem with some topics that were harder to grasp for some, or with troubleshooting.

I would say that prospective students should get the Comptia Security+ study guide to go through while going through this course. Really helps explain topics (in extra detail) that will come up and you'll be ready to use the exam voucher by the end of it! My cohort had a good size of people from all different backgrounds. Assistant Instructors were friendly and approachable. Martin as the career coach is really great; I have a lot of confidence that following his module will really help in professional networking and getting a job. Being as I was totally new to the cybersecurity field this was a really good course for me to be exposed to different areas but if you're someone who has spent some time in the field maybe it'd be better for one of their more advanced courses! One thing I'd warn is that it's a bit of time commitment but if you find yourself with time during quarantine then maybe it's time to try something new

 The Evolve Cyber Bootcamp was a great experience for me. A wide range of topics is covered throughout the course by instructors who have spent years in the field. My particular instructor had been a part of the U.S. Air Force and gone on to later work for the NSA. He was great about going in depth on topics and spending time in areas that students had questions even if it didn't necessarily relate directly to the curriculum. The topics covered in the course are the same ones you will consistently see on cyber security job postings. The job placement rate in my class was very high and Evolve helped to facilitate our job searches as much as possible. Many of the students in my class started in all sorts of fields that weren't cyber related and ended up with positions before or just after the end of the course. 

I was pretty hesitant in switching my career and learning something completely different from what I went to university for, but even before the first lesson, my uncertainties left me. The staff, instructors, and lessons were more than phenomenal in guiding me through to learn something completely outside of my wheel-house. Albeit, it was a challenge, I was never left without resources to complete the lessons and course. I learned a lot of very useful skills and would not trade the time spent with awesome people learning new IT Security for anything else. 

Attending this bootcamp was my first step into the infoSec world and I am not sure I could have chosen a better place to start. I did lots of research and eventually landed with Evolve Security Academy. What you learn in this bootcamp is undeniably immense and exactly what hiring managers are looking for. If you already work in the tech industry then the skills will be applicable immediately as they have for me. If you read reviews for other bootcamps you will often hear that it's either a hit or miss depending on the instructors, I can tell you that every instructor at Evolve will have you wishing that they could have all been your instructor. The only fault with this course is that it eventually had an end. Ha. I actually loved it so much that I became an instructional assistant for this very bootcamp. This is one family that you want to join and never leave!

I came to Evolve having worked in cyber security from a non-technical perspective. I couldn't find a good technical gig to save my life! Evolve changed that very quickly through a thorough and robust approach to teaching fundamentals that got me started in the right direction. Thanks!! 

I attended the remote cohort from Sept 2019 to Dec 2019.   It was phenominal.  Our instructors were all expereinced individuals in cyber security.  They brough real world expereince with them and peppered our labs and assignments with reality checks.   The curriculum moves quick, but they have such a high instructor to student ratio, you always had someone to help you if you get stuck.   With Evolve you really feel like youre with the best program.   Job placement support has been awesome as well.  

My experience at Evolve Academy far exceeded my expectations. I applied to the program looking to upgrade my technical knowledge and embark on a new career in cybersecurity. I received everything that I was looking for and so much more than that. From my first interactions with the team and during my entire journey at Evolve, I've been deeply impressed by the personable attitude to me, which has led to tailored and customized educational program suited specifically to my background and goals. No other school has been able to provide this level of flexibility. The material and curriculum are cutting edge, and while I appreciated this during the course of study, I have been even more amazed of how relevant the covered material is now when I am out in the field, putting these concepts to work. I literally feel as though I have been in a prep program sponsored by my current employer. Not to mention that I am very happy with the contacts and acquaintances I've been able to make. Besides everything else, Evolve is a great place to network and I hope to continue to reap the rewards of my experience here in the future.

The staff is amazing and has an incredible way of taking complex concepts and breaking them down into digestible bits. Coming into the course without any experience in the field, I can attest to the initial difficulty of what is going to be learned. However, the staff is willing to put forth the time and effort to ensure you grasp a solid understanding of the material. Though there is no direct job assistance offered within the REMOTE bootcamp, the networking opportunities offered to you during the 15 weeks (alternate Slack channels, guest speakers, etc.) provide you with the tools to begin the search with a strong advantage.

I started this cybersecurity Bootcamp not having much knowledge what so ever (I must admit I was pretty intimated at first).  After just a few weeks into the Bootcamp, I was able to confidently and fluently converse with others using IT Jargon commonly found in the industry.  I can't say enough about the great instructors that made this experience fun, enjoyable and most importantly brought a surplus of knowledge from the public and private sector of the ever-growing IT corporate world.  The instructor and his teaching assistants were highly attentive when students ran into a problem in the homework or labs.  This Bootcamp also offers office hours before and after class, which was helpful when needing to prepare your VM for labs and assignments covered in the lectures. 

I highly recommend this Bootcamp for anyone that is looking to truly improve themselves and further their career into a high growth industry.  Lastly, I want to note that I took this course while working a full-time 9-5 job.  It may seem like a daunting task to juggle both (and at times it could be), but our great instructor and an incredibly supportive cast of students made it much easier and manageable.  The one thing that attracted me to the Bootcamp was the high rate of job placement. Many students were landing jobs mid-way through the cohort and everyone felt like the interviews were quite easy compared to the vast knowledge they had gained through the Bootcamp.  The instructors also make it a priority to continuously ask interview questions throughout the Bootcamp to further prepare you for interviews.  

I took time to look at a few cybersecurity Bootcamps, but ultimately chose Evolve Security (and very glad I did) !!!!

Evolve Academy is the best place to study if you want to become a cybersecurity professional. The coursework is relevant, robust and challenging. Time management skills and dedication are essential for overall retention and success. Students learn directly from real-world professionals who support your journey - daily! This is a worthy educational commitment that will change your trajectory towards that of a skilled cybersecurity leader in the making. I highly recommend Evolve Security Academy and look forward to taking advanced boot camp options post-graduation.

Evolve Security Academy has hands down changed my life! From the initial communication to the first day of class, the entire team was very responsive and helpful every step of the way. The curriculum and labs coupled with having instructors who work in the field, provide an unparalleled education in cybersecurity. The remote course was delivered in such a way that it felt like we were actually in a live classroom and worked perfectly around a full time work schedule. The relationships I made in the cohort have been invaluable. I landed a job in cybersecurity by networking within the cohort and couldn't have gotten to where I am today without the mentorship of my professor, my classmates and Evolve's phenomenal curriculum. The best investment I have ever made and it changed my life in a matter of months! If you grab this opportunity, put in the work and study hard, you will succeed and Evolve will be there every step of the way.

This Cohort was more than I expected and gave me all the tools to continue my Career in Cyber Security. After 1 week of completing my Linked profile and uploading my Resume on several Job Sites. I have been receiving emails from Job Recruiters very frequently.