Learn to think like a cybersecurity professional by assessing threats and mitigating risks. Understand the differences between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts, and their importance in cybersecurity.
Become a Digital Defender
Columbia Engineering Cybersecurity Boot Camp |
Learn Cybersecurity in 24 Weeks
- Global Network: Gain access to a network of 250+ employers looking to hire.
- CompTIA Partnership: Get a head start on certification test prep.
- Learner Success: Stay on track with personalized academic support.
- Career Support: Access free professional resources throughout your career.
Next Start Date:
February 24, 2025
Time to Complete:
24 Weeks, part-time
Live Online Classes:
9 hours per week
The Support You Need to Transform Your Career
Cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand global fields today. We’re committed to equipping you with the fundamental skills you need to make an impact while providing unparalleled support and resources before, during, and after your boot camp.
- Stay on track with a dedicated learner success advisor.
- edX Xpert support available for learners 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Connect with engaged instructors, teaching assistants, and peers for academic support.
- Additional academic services may be available in select boot camps.
Join the Front Lines of Digital Defense
The economic impact of cyber crime is growing: In 2024, the average cost to businesses affected by a data breach in the United States was $9.36 million, nearly double the global average.1
You can help protect organizations and populations — and change your entire career trajectory. As the world grows more connected and automated (and therefore, more vulnerable), the demand for cybersecurity specialists is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics*, cybersecurity jobs are among the fastest-growing careers nationally, with a 33% projected growth rate through 2033, compared to the 4% national average for other occupations.
Our Boot Camp Learners Are in Demand
Our employer-competitive learners have received job offers from thousands of global organizations. As you take the next steps in your career, you’ll have access to job referrals from our network of 250+ partners.
Further Your Career
Our Career Engagement Network will help you apply the tools and knowledge you have learned to advance your career. We will help you optimize your resume and LinkedIn profile, prepare for interviews, and build your portfolio. You’ll also have access to free career resources throughout your professional life.
A Proud CompTIA Partner
We know how important certification is for our learners; that’s why we chose CompTIA as a partner to provide you with a complimentary CertMaster test prep tool and an exam voucher to take the CompTIA certification exam of your choice: Security+, Network+, Linux+, Server+, or Cloud+.
While the boot camp itself does not provide test preparation, a portion of the final module is dedicated to helping you learn and leverage the CertMaster Test Prep Tool for the Security+ exam to get you started
Innovative Curriculum. In-Demand Skills.
In 24 weeks, Columbia Engineering Cybersecurity Boot Camp will prepare you with the technical skills you need to protect digital environments. Through an immersive hands-on curriculum, you will not only learn fundamental cybersecurity methods, but also put them into action through practical exercises.
The curriculum is delivered through live, online classes and high-quality coursework. Our instructors are fully vetted by the university and offer 1-on-1 virtual guidance to learners throughout the course.
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What you will learn:
- CIA triad
- Machine learning
- Mitigating risks
- Artificial intelligence
- Threat detection
Gain hands-on experience working with the command line and bash commands that are prominent in IT roles. You will configure and audit servers, as well as harden and secure them from malicious attacks.
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What you will learn:
- Linux server configuration
- Logging
- Kerberos
- Windows server configuration
- Bash scripting and programming
- Tar, cron, and cron jobs
- Active directory
Dive into network configuration, design, protocols, and data communication. Study cryptography, network security, and web development as it relates to cybersecurity.
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What you will learn:
- Network architecture, operations, and security
- Wireless security
- Wireshark and traffic analysis
- Cryptography and encryption
- Email security
- Port scanning
Gain a thorough understanding of web applications, databases, and the vulnerabilities and hardening associated with them. Dive into penetration testing using tools like Metasploit to attack and compromise networks and servers.
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What you will learn:
- Burp suite
- Webshells
- Penetration testing execution standard
- Zenmap
- Pivoting networks
- XSS vulnerabilities and payloads
- SQL injection
- Searchsploit and metasploit
- File inclusion and command injection vulnerabilities
Dive into SIEMs and network security monitoring, practice the Incident Response framework to respond to different breaches and attacks, and learn digital forensic how to recover deleted data as part of preparing evidence for a legal case.
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What you will learn:
- Splunk
- Monitoring and logging
- Incident response
- Forensics
- Data extraction and recovery
Learn how security controls impact an organization and its employees. Focus on certification prep for the Security+ and conclude the program with a final group project presented in a mock cyber conference event.
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What you will learn:
- Governance
- Compliance
- Business continuity planning
- Disaster recovery
- Certifications
- CompTIA Security +
- Research and technical demonstration
Now You’re Ready
By the time you’ve completed the boot camp, you will have mastered in-demand skills, built an impressive portfolio of projects applying your new skills in practical scenarios, and earned a valuable Award of Completion from Columbia Engineering.
Learn on Your Schedule
This is a part-time boot camp designed for working professionals like you who want to learn cybersecurity to advance careers, enhance skills for a current role, or change career paths.
| Time to complete | 24 weeks |
| Live online classes | 9 hrs/week |
| Homework & projects | 20+ hrs/week |
| Class time | 3 weekday evenings (3 hrs/class) |
Invest in Your Career.
Explore Financial Options.
Cybersecurity boot camp fee: $15,495
edX Boot Camps does not receive any commissions or payments for referrals or successful loan applications. The lender’s loan approval criteria will apply and you should consider the terms and conditions of any loan carefully. We are not credit advisors. We make no representations about whether you will be given a loan or whether a loan will be suitable for you. We are not responsible for representations made to you by any credit provider.
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A Powerful Educational Partnership
About Columbia Engineering
The mission of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science is to expand knowledge and advance technology through research, while educating learners to become leaders informed by an engineering foundation. Enriched with the intellectual resources of a global university in the City of New York, we push disciplinary frontiers, confront complex issues, and engineer innovative solutions to address the grand challenges of our time. We create a collaborative environment that embraces interdisciplinary thought, integrated entrepreneurship, cultural awareness, and social responsibility, and advances the translation of ideas into practical innovations.
This boot camp is offered through Columbia Engineering in partnership with edX.
About edX
edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers. edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.
The Next Cybersecurity Boot Camp Starts February 24, 2025. Reserve Your Spot Today!
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