QuickStart’s Upgraded Online Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Get CompTIA Security+ Certified!

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, cybersecurity employment is projected to grow 32% through 2032. That’s a growth rate much faster than the average across all industries, one that underlines the high expected demand for information security analysts. 

To accommodate an anticipated 16,800 new job openings each year, we’ve upgraded our Cybersecurity Bootcamp to prepare the next generation of IT specialists.

At QuickStart, our IT bootcamp programs — particularly our refreshed Cybersecurity Bootcamp — offers a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical exercises. This allows students like yourself to develop and immediately implement the cybersecurity knowledge they learn over a 10-18-week period into a new or elevated IT role.

Participants in this bootcamp further sharpen their teamwork, collaboration, and peer networking, through collaborative final projects that prepare them for real-world IT challenges. 

So, if you think cybersecurity could be your calling, continue reading to see what the advantages are if you decide to train with us and enter this growing, and necessary, field.

What Can I Expect from QuickStart’s Upgraded Cybersecurity Bootcamp?

QuickStart's upgraded cybersecurity bootcamp offers a comprehensive learning experience designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the cybersecurity field. With options for both full-time and part-time study, you can choose the pace that best fits their schedule and learning preferences.

For those opting for the 10-week, full-time program, the experience is immersive and intense, providing a deep dive into cybersecurity concepts and practices. This format allows enrollees to fully dedicate themselves to their studies, accelerating their learning curve and ensuring they graduate with a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles.

On the other hand, the 18-week part-time program offers flexibility, allowing participants to balance their studies with other commitments. Structured sessions provide guidance and accountability, ensuring that students progress steadily through the curriculum while accommodating their individual schedules.

Throughout the bootcamp, you have the opportunity to interact with subject matter experts (SMEs) who bring real-world experience and insights to the learning process. These experts serve as mentors, guiding you through labs, projects, and coursework, and offering valuable advice and support along the way.

One of the key features of the program is its focus on certification preparation. QuickStart is committed to helping learners like you excel in official industry-recognized exams — such as the CompTIA Security+ exam for cybersecurity — enhancing their marketability and job prospects upon completion of the bootcamp. By obtaining relevant certifications, you can demonstrate your expertise and competency to potential employers, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

The culmination of the bootcamp is the final career simulation capstone project where you will apply your learnings to real-life cybersecurity challenges. This hands-on experience allows you to showcase your skills and knowledge in a practical setting, preparing you for the demands of the workplace and giving you the confidence to tackle complex cybersecurity issues in your future careers.

Who is a Good Fit for Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is a field that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets. While technical experience certainly helps, it's not the only factor that determines your success.

Here are a few qualities we look for in cybersecurity candidates:

• Adaptable: Ability to respond effectively to evolving security threats and technologies.  
• Analytical: Ability to analyze complex systems and identify vulnerabilities or threats. 
• Detail-Oriented: Thoroughness in examining security measures and detecting potential risks. 
• Communicative: Capability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Critical Thinker: Capacity to evaluate situations from different perspectives and make informed decisions. 
• Curious: Desire to stay updated on the latest technology trends and security threats. 
• Leadership-minded: Capability to lead security initiatives and inspire others to follow security best practices. 
• Problem-Solver: Capacity to troubleshoot issues and develop creative solutions to security challenges. 
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with others to enhance security measures and respond to incidents.  
• Time Manager: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

At QuickStart, we believe in nurturing these qualities in our students, empowering them to become competent, ethical cybersecurity professionals who can make a positive impact in today's digital world.

What Entry-Level Cybersecurity Roles Can You Land After Bootcamp Training?

After completing QuickStart's Cybersecurity Bootcamp, you'll be well-equipped to pursue various entry-level roles in the cybersecurity field. Here are a few that you can apply for after completion of your bootcamp.

Cybersecurity Analyst - Average Salary: $110,729*

Responsibilities include monitoring, analyzing, and reporting key security performance metrics, providing input into incident response policy, and managing and maintaining security infrastructure and applications.

SOC Analyst - Average Salary: $94,976*

A SOC analyst is responsible for monitoring the company's networks and servers. This role identifies security breaches that could compromise sensitive data and information and analyzes the type of security threat affecting the organization's operations.

IT Technician - Average Salary: $70,897*

As the primary IT support contact, responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining software and hardware components for computer and network systems, as well as ensuring the security of client and server computers through antivirus and firewall software installation and upgrades.

*Salaries are subject to change.

CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam Preparation

Unlike other IT training organizations, we’re committed to helping you ace the industry’s officially recognized exams. Our customized training program is made to provide you with the right knowledge and competencies to stand out when searching for a career. This allows you to land your first cybersecurity job with confidence, thanks to our CompTIA Security+ Certification program.

What is CompTIA Security+?

CompTIA Security+ is a valuable certification for individuals looking to establish a career in cybersecurity or advance their existing cybersecurity knowledge and skills. Its comprehensive coverage of cybersecurity concepts makes it a solid foundation for success in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.

This certification is one of the most widely recognized and respected credentials in the field of cybersecurity. It is vendor-neutral, meaning it is not tied to any specific technology or platform, making it applicable across a wide range of cybersecurity roles and industries.

The CompTIA Security+ examination verifies that you have the skills and knowledge required to:

• Evaluate the security positioning of a corporate environment. Propose, build, and launch security measures that protect the environment.
• Monitor hybrid IT environments. These include cloud, mobile, IoT, and operational technology settings.
• Maintain a strong awareness of industry and IT regulations. These include governance, risk, and compliance principles.

CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests and Study Guides

When you participate in this bootcamp, we will provide you with our comprehensive study guides and practice tests that we will go over to support your exam preparation and help you pass the CompTIA Security+ exam, no matter your level of experience in the industry. 

Many students participate in this program, and work through our study guides to earn an entry-level cybersecurity role. Others consult our cybersecurity curriculum to level up their skills and achieve an even more meaningful role in cybersecurity leadership.

These resources not only cover all essential materials required to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification, but we also provide two weeks of dedicated time to study for the certification itself. This new program covers the most in-demand skills related to current IT threats, automation, zero trust security, IoT, risk mitigation, and more.

What is the Cost of CompTIA Security+ Exam?

The typical cost of the CompTIA Security+ Exam is $404, which is included in the price of our program. When you enroll in our cybersecurity bootcamp, you will also receive the official CompTIA Security+ student guide, an e-book valued at $172 to supplement your cybersecurity education. 

If you enroll in this bootcamp, QuickStart provides learners with a complimentary exam voucher, allowing you to sit for the official CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) examination without paying anything extra. 

Of course, pricing and costs are subject to change.

Cybersecurity Bootcamp Learning Outcomes

The QuickStart cybersecurity bootcamp is meant to prepare aspiring, and current, cybersecurity professionals with a variety of learning outcomes. These include:

• Installing common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC or to a basic wireless network.
• Troubleshooting common cable, connectivity, and software issues related to networking.
• Applying security and vulnerability management techniques across a corporate workforce, and improving those strategies over time.
• Understanding the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data management protocols.
• Responding to common threats, risks, cyberattacks, and security incidents with appropriate mitigation techniques.
• Installing proactive vulnerability defense strategies that prevent cyberattacks when possible.
• Making recommendations on mitigating attacks and vulnerability response measures.

These learning outcomes will eventually form the basis of your responsibilities as a cybersecurity professional.

Dynamic “Capture The Flag (CTF)” Cyber Security Challenge

Along with everything else provided towards your success in a cybersecurity career, our cybersecurity bootcamp is also a hands-on experience, one that adds both skills and real-world projects to your resume. 

This is where our “Capture The Flag” (CTF) challenge makes its mark.

Intended to provide realism to this bootcamp course, our “capture the flag” (CTF) challenge is designed to test students’ skills in cryptography, reverse engineering, web security, and other real-world fields that you will probably encounter in your cybersecurity career. 

Essentially, this challenge provides a fun, gamified approach to learning and testing in a controlled environment where you and your student cohort can feel free to try new things and make mistakes. These challenges teach essential skills in fields like penetration testing, network security, and system exploitation.

Participating in a cybersecurity CTF challenge is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in real-world penetration testing scenarios, which provides valuable experience. These simulations also allow you to apply your knowledge in practice, rather than solely passively absorbing material in a virtual classroom. 

Find Your New Cybersecurity Job Role with QuickStart!

The QuickStart cybersecurity bootcamp is a great first step — or next step — in your cybersecurity career. This program allows students to tackle real-world projects, preparing you for entry-level roles as cybersecurity analysts, cybersecurity specialists, and security operations center (SOC) analysts. This program can also prepare you for top IT careers like a help desk specialist or IT support.

During your cybersecurity program, and for six months afterward, you will have access to our dedicated Career Service team. Our career representatives will also assist you throughout your program, supporting your job search in the cybersecurity workforce through resume building, mock interviews, internships, and access to job opportunities.

Find out more about this newly upgraded bootcamp by filling out the “Request More Info” form on this page and speaking with one of our Admissions Advisors. We have monthly cybersecurity cohorts available whenever you’re ready to get started. We’ll see you in class!