Cyber Security Bootcamp

Learn the fundamental theory and application of Cyber Security.

Our instructors will coach you through the essential foundation of knowledge and applied skills to put you well on your way to a fruitful career in Cyber Security.

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Location

Online

Schedule

Full-Time: 12 weeks

Part-Time: 24 Weeks

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What you’ll Learn

Coaching you through an especially curated curriculum designed to take you from ‘just curious’ to ‘fully certified’ in cyber security in as few as 12 weeks (full time).

Workflow/Stack

Linux Security, Windows Security and Networking Models

Programming, Scripting and Tools

Python, Proxies & TOR, Bash, Netcat, Nmap and Wireshark

Red Team

Web Development Security, Binary exploitation, Cryptography, Pentesting, Enumeration, Linux privilege escalation, LDAP and DLL Hijacking

Blue Team

Threat Modelling (SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP), Incident Response, risk management and code auditing

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Chapter 0: Pre-Work

Prior to the official start of our bootcamp and live classes, you will be given access to our online platform and our prework content. This content is meant for you to look at some basics of computer science and programming concepts. Even though the bootcamp will not have started officially, we will be available for you during this time to work together with you on how to lay out a plan for you to master these basics. If you are already interested in learning more cyber security specific concepts, do not worry. During the prework, you learn about the basics of cryptography and historical ciphers.

Fundamentals

Introduction To Algorithms
Installing Kali Linux With Virtualbox

Basics in Computer Science

Introduction To The Command Line
Version Control With Git And GitHub

Python Fundamentals

Python Fundamentals

Introduction to Cryptography

History
Substitution Cipher
Vigenre Cipher
Enigma

Project: An Enigma

In this project, you will be presented with a cipher text. Using the theoretical knowledge you gained about cryptography and the programming language of your choice, your task is to crack the code and discover the secret message.

Job Statistics

There are around 1.7 million open tech positions worldwide in 2024

The USA

For the USA, the estimated number of active tech job postings is 438,000 (Source)
The CompTIA State of the Tech Workforce Report 2024 , based on the analysis of data collected by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, anticipates the tech workforce to grow twice as fast as the overall US workforce from 2022 to 2032. This translates to roughly 350,000 new tech jobs created annually to meet replacement needs and accommodate industry expansion. (Source)

Europe

Tech Jobs in Europe, the figure rounds out at 960,000
The number of people employed as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals in the European has risen by around 75 percent over the past two decades, as digital technologies and services have become a more vital part of the European economy (Source)
As of 2021, almost nine million people work directly as ICT professionals in the union, with Germany providing over two millions of these professionals and France providing 1.25 million. Other prominent countries for the ICT industry include Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden. (Source)
Among all tech job postings, 54% sought candidates with 0 to 2 years of work experience. Job postings were widely dispersed geographically, with the largest numbers in Germany (639,278), Poland (450,391) and France (280,681). (Source)
The CompTIA State of the Tech Workforce Report 2024 , based on the analysis of data collected by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, anticipates the tech workforce to grow twice as fast as the overall US workforce from 2022 to 2032. This translates to roughly 350,000 new tech jobs created annually to meet replacement needs and accommodate industry expansion. (Source)

European Tech Hiring Trends

This graph indicates a significantly higher demand for software development roles compared to other tech categories, with systems analysis and cybersecurity following as the second most in-demand category.

0-2 years experience: 35% of job openings
3-10 years experience: 10% of job openings
11+ years experience: 13% of job openings
Not specified: 42% of job openings

The largest category is "Not specified" at 42%, suggesting that many job postings don't explicitly state required experience. Among those that do, there's a clear preference for entry-level positions (0-2 years), which make up 35% of the openings.

Why Learn With Us?

Fast paced.
Small class sizes.
1:1 career coaching individually catered to your experience and goals.
Remote-first learning, from anywhere in the world.

Learning Community

9.9/10

Net Promoter Score*

5/5

Teacher knowledge*

5/5

Industry Relevance*

Sorry - We don’t currently have any open spaces on any of our sessions.

You can register your interest to be the first to know when spaces open again, or see our Free Events page for any one-off taster sessions.

Tuition and Funding

Finance independently, or choose one of our partners which best suits you.

Financing Partners

Explore our financing partners and find which one suits you in your journey.

Simple recurring payments in easy instalments up to the duration of the course.

Finance as much or as little as you need in up to 60 instalments.

Monthly repayments to StepEx from a percentage of your income, until the end of your agreed payment schedule.

Funding Options

Financing shouldn’t hinder your aspirations. That's why we offer a plethora of financing solutions to accommodate diverse situations.

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Fund your CLA bootcamp with the German government’s education voucher with a possibility to pay €0.

CLA Discounts

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Qualifizierungschancengesetz

Explore the advantages of the Qualification Opportunities Act in fostering workforce development in Germany.

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Career Services

Dedicated and focussed on you. We help you to understand, leverage and showcase your powerful new skills through resume reviews, interview practice and industry discussions.

How to Apply

We know that choosing an educator can be a daunting task. That’s why we put every one of our potential participants in touch with a human as soon as possible, and you’ll be with them until you start your course.

Submit your application

You will choose your course, campus and timetable of study, stating your motivation to study with us.

Meeting with Learning Specialist

Book your meeting with one of our learning specialists to confirm that we’re the right fit for you and iron out any questions or concerns you might have. Here we can also talk about financing options, special offers and any accommodations you may need.

Onboarding and Pre-work

Once you’ve signed up, we’ll put you in touch with your course instructors and cohort mates. We will also set some pre-course study to make sure you can hit the ground running with us from day 1.