Learn to think like a cybersecurity professional by assessing threats and mitigating risks.
Become a
Digital Defender
Rutgers Cybersecurity Bootcamp |
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.
- Student Success: Stay on track with personalized academic support.
- Career Support: Access free professional resources throughout your career.
Next Start Date:
May 20, 2024
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 bootcamp.
- Stay on track with a dedicated student success advisor.
- edX Xpert support available for students 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 2022, the average cost to businesses affected by a data breach in the United States was $9.44 million, up from $9.05 million in the previous year, and 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. Information security is a fast-growing field,2 and one of Glassdoor’s Top 50 Jobs in America for 2022.3
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 career resources after you complete the program.
A Proud CompTIA Partner
We know how important certification is for our students; 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 and some CEH content to get you started.
Innovative Curriculum. In-Demand Skills.
In 24 weeks, the cybersecurity bootcamp will help you develop technical skills needed 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 and support team offer 1-on-1 virtual guidance to learners throughout the program.
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What you will learn:
- CIA triad
- Governance
- Risk analysis and risk mitigation
- Compliance
- Business continuity planning
- Disaster recovery
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 protect them from malicious attacks.
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What you will learn:
- Linux server configuration
- Windows server configuration
- Tar, cron, and cronjobs
- Logging
- Bash scripting and programming
- Active directory
- Kerberos
Dive into network configuration, design, protocols, and data communication.
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What you will learn:
- Network architecture, operations, and security
- Wireshark and traffic analysis
- Email security
- Wireless security
- Cryptography and encryption
- Port scanning
- Cloud security and virtualization
Dive into security, information, and event management (SIEMs) and network security monitoring, practice responding to different breaches and attacks, and learn 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
Develop an understanding of web applications, databases, and the vulnerabilities and hardening associated with them.
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What you will learn:
- Burp suite
- XSS vulnerabilities and payloads
- SQL injection
- Webshells
- File inclusion and command injection vulnerabilities
- Penetration testing execution standard
- Searchsploit and metasploit
- Zenmap
- Pivoting networks
Focus on certification prep for Security+ and CEH exams, and conclude the program with a final group project.
Take the Next Step
By the time you’ve completed the bootcamp, you will have developed in-demand skills, built a portfolio of projects applying your new skills in practical scenarios, and earned a valuable Certificate of Completion.
Learn on Your Schedule
This is a part-time program 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 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: $13,995
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.
A Powerful Educational Partnership
About Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 66,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
This program is offered through the Division of Continuing Studies 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 Bootcamp Starts May 20, 2024. Reserve Your Spot Today!
It only takes a minute to request information. You will be put in touch with an admissions advisor who can answer questions and get your application started.