Cybersecurity Bootcamp | University of Chicago (2023)

Train with top
industry tools

Get expert-level skills in the leading cybersecurity software. Our program gives you access to the cutting-edge tools that cybersecurity professionals are using right now.

• Introductory Course
  
  

  The introductory course gives you an overview of the cybersecurity industry and the many career paths and opportunities that exist. In addition, the course outlines some of the core concepts in cybersecurity and previews how those concepts will be covered within the extended program. Upon completion, you will take an assessment exam and consult with an admissions advisor to determine if you are a good fit to continue to the extended program and pursue a career in cybersecurity.

  This course will immerse you in the context of business cybersecurity. It begins with the fundamentals of information security and risk management, moves on to network and software security, and introduces the concept and role of offensive security. You will finish the course with an understanding of how threats and threat actors operate within these frameworks.

• Part One: Fundamentals
  
  

  This phase of the program helps you understand the basics of cybersecurity. In Fundamentals, you gain a basic understanding of basic network and cloud security, Linux, and Microsoft Windows. This phase of the program acts as training to prepare you for the more rigorous Infrastructure Phase.

• Microsoft Security
  
  

  Globally, a multitude of companies trust Windows Server exclusively to manage their computers and networks. The Microsoft cybersecurity course gives you a hands-on education with widely used versions of the Microsoft Windows and Server operating systems. You will discover how to administrate, secure, and become a skillful practitioner of the Microsoft ecosystem of products.

• Computer Networking
  
  

  Computer networks are used across industries from finance, healthcare, and technology to hospitality, manufacturing, and travel. In the Computer Networking course, you cover the basics of computer networks, including devices, network designs, protocols, and topologies. This forms a foundation for you to later study and sit for the CompTIA Network+ exam* after completing the Network Security course.

• Cloud Security
  
  

  More and more organizations are moving their infrastructure to cloud solutions such as Amazon’s AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The Cloud Security online course prepares you to discuss, identify, compare, contrast, and utilize common cloud service providers and security offerings to implement security for cloud-based solutions. Additionally, it provides a baseline level of cloud security knowledge that will give you the ability to prepare for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam.*

• Linux Security
  
  

  In the Linux cybersecurity course, you gain knowledge and practical skills in one of the most-used operating systems in the world. We cover all the basics of using and manipulating the Linux operating system and various different Linux distributions. Cybersecurity professionals must have an in-depth understanding of Linux to succeed. Upon completion of this course, you can start preparing for the LPI Linux Essentials certification exam.*

• Part Two: Cybersecurity Infrastructure
  
  

  The Infrastructure phase of the program focuses on security concepts and practices. In the Infrastructure phase, you will study Critical Infrastructure Security (CIS), Python, and network security.

• Network Security
  
  

  Almost everything happens on a network, either locally or on the internet. You will leave the Network Security course with the skills to design, suggest, and implement controls to build secure networks from design to post-implementation. The curriculum focuses on enabling you to achieve technical positions by giving you an appealing skillset to take to the job market.

• Cyber Infrastructure and Technology
  
  

  Fire and rescue, medical facilities, and power plants are all considered critical infrastructure. The Cyber Infrastructure and Technology course gives direct training in environmental security and safeguarding the supply chain and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) skills you can take to the business world. This class prepares you to start training for the CompTIA Security+ exam.*

• Intro to Python for Security
  
  

  Sometimes the best cybersecurity tool is the one you make yourself. Often, cybersecurity professionals find themselves needing to analyze data, scan a system, or review hosts on a network in a novel way. The Intro Python for Security course gives you the tools needed to create these custom scripts on the fly, serving as an introduction to basic programming concepts in Python.

• Part Three: Advanced Cybersecurity
  
  

  This phase of the program builds skills and experience in advanced security concepts, such as digital forensics, ethical hacking, game theory, and incident response. This phase provides you with a complete view of cybersecurity and prepares you for a cybersecurity career.

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• Offensive Security: Ethical Hacking
  
  

  Diving deeper into the mindset of criminal hackers, the ethical hacking course is key to the current cybersecurity industry. From penetration testers to GRC auditors, ethical hackers find themselves in many different positions. This course gives you a broad foundation to pursue a career trajectory with ethical hacking as your primary role.

• DFIR and Threat Hunting
  
  

  When a cyberattack happens, first responders are key. The Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) course ensures you have all the tools you need to appropriately respond to incidents, gather evidence for different types of investigations, and report the results.

• Game Theory Strategy in Cybersecurity
  
  

  Game theory can provide invaluable insight into cyber attacks. Our Game Theory Strategy in Cybersecurity course delves into its philosophical and mathematical foundations as well as its practical uses in modeling and understanding attacks. The course also addresses the soft skills in cybersecurity and focuses on developing creative, thinking skills to help you become a skilled, solution-driven cybersecurity professional.

• Career Outcomes Workshop
  
  

  This specialized workshop is dedicated to preparing you for every aspect of technical interviews. TDX Arena hosts a dedicated hub of resources, including in-depth career guides and asynchronous classes, to help you land a position in the cybersecurity field.

Prepare for internationally
recognized
certification exams

This bootcamp is not a certification-prep program. However, our program can help you gain skills and knowledge applicable to industry certifications. To assist you with expanding your credentials beyond our program, you will have access to a curated library of resources that can further help you prepare for cybersecurity certification exams. To become a standout candidate, we recommend that you obtain one certification in every phase of the program.

• LPI Linux EssentialsCertification
  
  

  The Linux LPI Essentials exam verifies your understanding of the open-source Linux operating system and practical knowledge of various open-source applications. The exam measures your ability to manage users and groups, as well as your competency with Linux command line, permissions, security, basic networking configuration, and administration.

• AWS Certified CloudPractitioner Certification
  
  

  The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification exam should be considered by individuals with knowledge of AWS Cloud and its infrastructure. Experience with security and compliance aspects of the platform will be a crucial requirement both for passing the exam and proving your competence to potential employers.

• CompTIA Network+Certification
  
  

  The CompTIA Network+ certification exam requires you to know how to configure, manage, and troubleshoot a variety of network devices. The exam also expects you to be familiar with emerging cloud, communication, mobile, and virtualization technologies.

• CompTIA Security+Certification
  
  

  The CompTIA Security+, the next step up from the CompTIA Network+, is considered an entry-level cybersecurity certification. The CompTIA Security+ exam tests your skills in penetration testing and system, network and security administration.

• (ISC)² SSCP — Systems Security Certified Practitioner** Certification
  
  

  For those who achieved 1 year of experience—Post-Program Completion.

  The (ISC)² SSCP certification is ideal for those with proven technical and practical, hands-on security knowledge. Individuals with this certificate have proof they can implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure in accordance with information security policies and procedures.

Cybersecurity
program cost

Careers in tech are expanding rapidly and the field needs experienced professionals to fill critical roles. Invest in your future—and ours—by learning to defend against cyberattacks and protect critical infrastructure, assets, and communities.

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