Evolve Security Academy

I completed the Evolve Security Penetration Testing Bootcamp, and it was a game changer for my career. The structure, hands-on labs, and real-world attack methodology directly prepared me for the OSCP exam.What I appreciated most was the emphasis on enumeration, methodology, and thinking like an attacker instead of just running tools. The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and genuinely invested in student success.The bootcamp helped sharpen my privilege escalation workflow, Active Directory attack paths, and reporting skills — all of which were critical for passing OSCP.If you're serious about breaking into offensive security or preparing for OSCP, I highly recommend Evolve. Read less

The instructors taught the course in a way that was understandable. As someone who came into the course with minimal knowledge of Kali and pen testing in general, I felt that they took the extra time and effort to ensure that I was following along with the course material and were always open to my questions in office hours. "  Read less

Recently finished an intense 8-week OSCP bootcamp with Evolve Security Academy and honestly, it was one of the best learning experiences I’ve had. The training was super hands-on, challenging in all the right ways, and I walked away with a ton of new skills. 

What really made it special was the people. I met some awesome folks along the way, and having a community to learn and struggle through the tough parts with made it not just valuable but also super fun. My mentor was super knowledgeable and she was always very patient and would make sure everybody understood everything before moving on to another topic. She also continued to support me even after the bootcamp ended and helped me overcome any obstacles along the way. 

I would highly recommend to Evolve Security Academy anyone interested about getting into pentesting and passing their OSCP exam! Read less

I'm so glad I found the Evolve Security Academy Cybersecurity Program because it would have been near impossible for me to curate all the course content, exercises, quizzes, labs, etc. on my own (despite the vast availability of free resources, this simply is a very hard thing to do). The format (live online lectures, coupled with some recorded lectures and work you do on your time) was very effective! You don’t miss out on class and instructor interactions, and, at the same time, you get through much of the material on your own time. Class meetings were M-Th evenings for 2 hours—that made it easier to do than a longer stretch of 3 hours. Office hours were held every evening we had class, so you get the best opportunity to ask questions and stay abreast of the material. The Saturday classes were every other week for 5 hours, which allowed time for assessments, extended exercises, and labs. The curriculum was laid out in a logical sense, with additional resources given if you want to learn/practice even more. Having quizzes, many labs, and assessments kept us in line with the material. 
The best part of the program: the instructors and teaching assistants (T.A.s) -- knowledgeable professionals, fully available and helpful to a 'T'. Even though I loved all the instructors, I would say this program would not be the same without the close assistance of the T.A.s! I'd highly recommend the ESA bootcamp because it's a professional program and very well executed, with a huge amount of learning opportunities, and it prepares someone for an entry-level job in cybersecurity. The support in terms of instructors, TAs, the director, our career coach, the CyberLab learning portal, etc. is truly outstanding!

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The Evolve Academy bootcamp is a good entry for anyone completely new to tech and looking for a career start in cybersecurity. Having different instructors who are actively working in the field teach in their respective areas meant getting quality teaching across all topics. Every instructor was engaged when teaching and always eager to help. The small lab sections allowed every student to ask questions and really dig deep into any misunderstandings. Read less

 After thorough bootcamp research, I confidently chose Evolve. Post-completion, the exceptional quality and experience surpassed my expectations, solidifying my decision. The invaluable skills gained continue to propel my career journey, making it a truly rewarding choice.  Read less

I really enjoyed the ESCP Cybersecurity Bootcamp. The instructors and TA's are very helpful and understanding. The course provided amazing material that was easy to follow for someone with no IT background, and made it very enjoyable with the different lab scenarios that were provided. I enjoyed my time at evolve and highly recommend it.​ The course is very thorough with the material it teaches, and the labs are very well explained and provide great hands on learning. Read less

It is a very comprehensive learning experience and well worth it. Highly recommended. Instructors were very helpful, material was excellent, hands on labs were very good, the highlight was  the regular projects and certification exam. Suitable for freshers and experienced folks. Read less

Having been brand new to the field of Cybersecurity I feel that the curriculum offered was a great jumping off point.  The structure exposes you to a lot of the different aspects/sub focuses of cybersecurity so that you can decide what interests you. It gives you the knowledge to know enough about a subject to be able to apply it, and to know whether it is something that you would like to continue pursuing. The classes build on themselves until at some point you realize that you have learned a lot and that you can apply the knowledge to future units. The final exams are both challenging and affirming, a reflection of real world application of our training.   I think Evolve Security has set up a great ongoing support group and I am looking forward to remaining connected to the folk that I have met. Read less

Excellent experience, from the instructors to the TA. They take the time to make sure you understand the concepts. Confidence is built as they lead you through the processes and aid you with the tools to solve the problem. The amount of knowledge I am ending the cohort with vs. the amount of knowledge I started with is unbelievable. Read less

The bootcamp was intensive and the curriculum touched on every thing you need to know to start a career in cybersecurity. This is from zero to hero of cybersecurity. For those considering a change in career, this bootcamp is the way to go. It is also a good training to grow cyber skills for people who have been in the field but have limited technical exposure. The boot camp will easily replace a cybersecurity degree. The main instructor and the TAs are knowledgeable and committed to the students.​ Hands-on labs and projects were well planned out and it is a good exposure to make you ready for jobs. The career coaching sessions provide you with all you need to land a job during or by the end of the bootcamp. You can never regret going through this training. Read less

Evolve Academy may have been my only cybersecurity bootcamp, but I would not have wanted to take any other. The instructors are very knowledgeable and create a warming environment where students aren't afraid to be wrong or ask questions. They are very hands on in making sure you succeed both in the bootcamp and in the work field! The material provided in the bootcamp covers every cybersecurity topic with multiple approaches to each to help individuals find their perfect way of learning. Read less

Evolve Security Academy was the best option I researched for getting into the Cybersecurity world using my veteran’s GI Bill benefits. Throughout the whole cohort you are given ample amount of time and assistance to learn and grow. My cohort was split into 4 separate groups to make it easier to learn with a Teacher Assistance leading each group. My TA was amazing and provided so much relevant information as she was once a student through Evolve and now is working as a Cybersecurity Analyst for a Cybersecurity Firm. This bootcamp is a lot of fun, but you must be prepared to sacrifice some of your personal time to grow.
As for the veteran aspect I couldn’t praise Evolve Security Academy enough! Our cohort was online for 20 weeks that was supposed to be guaranteed paid by the VA GI Bill. The VA decided to stop funding online classes that were meant to be in person in July 2022. Evolve Security Academy tried resolving this issue with the VA but the VA didn’t budge. Evolve Security Academy helped us veterans in the cohort and did not charge us for this incident and ate the cost for the rest of our time. This was such a class act and I can’t say enough praise worthy things about how this was handled by Evolve Security Academy. Read less

As a transitioning service member, I was looking for hands-on cybersecurity program that would allow me to use my veteran benefits. Doing some research, I came across Evolve, and WHAT A BLESSING! I am extremely happy with myself for joining Evolve AND completing the program. Evolve has absolutely changed my life, setting me on the right direction to begin a cybersecurity career. In only six months, I have a vast amount of experience, learned a ton about the industry, and my resume is on point! Evolve really takes time with their students and have the most amazing instructors, all of whom are industry professionals. I am walking away from this program with a ton of knowledge and connections. What more can you ask for? I would recommend this program to anyone looking to transition into cybersecurity and gain hands-on training. Read less

Evolve Academy had a number of very knowledgeable instructors with industry experience, and getting that kind of up-to-date industry insight, along with networking connections, plus excellent career prep resources, was just incredibly valuable to me. Getting a roadmap of the whole industry and lots of hands-on exercises has also been amazing. It feels surreal how much I've learned in such a short period of time and how much my eyes have been opened to the world of information security and computers in general. So much more now feels within my reach. Read less

I was a bit skeptical coming into a fast paced environment with a growing industry being online. But since week one all the way to the end I was blown away by how much I learned. The structure and organization of the cohort, instructors/TA's and course content as a whole was bar none!
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Evolve Academy completely revolutionized my career path. The information covered was not only highly illuminating regarding current worldwide events, my day-to-day work life, and my personal security practices, but the topics also helped me to better determine which areas of cybersecurity I am most interested in. Evolve offered an all around fantastic experience with well-informed staff and positive attitudes from all involved. Well done, Evolve Academy and thank you! Read less

I have thought about going into cybersecurity for many years (from sound engineering), on-and-off, and I'm so glad I went for it with this bootcamp. I tried a few other courses that were very explicitly self-paced and just consisted of watching videos about various concepts. This bootcamp does do that, but takes it even further with discussion and insight from cybersecurity professionals who have been in the field for many years and adds in hands-on labs for students to get relevant experience using tools and techniques commonly used in the field, all in a schedule that works for most working people. If you've wanted to learn about cybersecurity but those self-paced programs with no hands-on labs did nothing for you, I'd highly consider doing this bootcamp. They even offer a free fundamentals course that gives you an idea of what the program is like, which I'd also recommend. Read less