Enter the Cybersecurity
Field in Less Than a Year

Start Here. Go Anywhere.

The UNLV Cybersecurity Bootcamp is as much for beginners as it is for upskillers and re-skillers. In just 10 months, you can gain hands-on experience through real-world cyberattack simulations and an engaging, comprehensive curriculum taught remotely by industry experts. To further your professional development, you will also access networking opportunities, job search strategies, and other career support services included with tuition.

With over 700,000 job
openings nationwide,
there’s never been a
better time to join
the cybersecurity
industry.

Source:
Cyberseek.org

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Our Accelerated Curriculum
Puts Your Future on the Fast Track
Build Job-Ready Skills and Gain a Competitive Edge

Develop the advanced skills and training you’ll need to become a well-rounded cybersecurity
professional, covering everything from the basics to highly sought-after, advanced industry skills.

Become a Cybersecurity Professional

Build First-Hand Experience as a Cyber Defender

Hands-On Courses

Gain the job-ready skills you need to impress future employers. Our cybersecurity courses embrace a practical approach to cybersecurity education, featuring hands-on exercises to help you build the skills and confidence to succeed in the field.

Cyber Labs and TDX Arena

Practice what you learn in class and hone your cybersecurity skills thanks to Cyber Labs and TDX Arena. This virtual training platform delivers immersive gamified learning and focused training. Experience actual cyberattacks and scenarios to test your growing knowledge and skills.

Virtual Classroom

Our cybersecurity bootcamp is part-time and fully remote, with live classes and online tools facilitating interactions between you, your instructors, and your peers. Attend classes from the comfort of your own home while building a real community of cybersecurity professionals.

Expert Instructors

Learn cybersecurity from professionals active in the field. Our instructors bring their industry knowledge and unique insider’s perspective directly into the classroom, so you can understand what it takes to succeed in cybersecurity while also experiencing their mentorship and guidance.

Get the Support You Need to Succeed

Join a Community of Professionals Dedicated to Help You Thrive

Professional
Network

Attend virtual networking events and become part of a community of local and national hiring partners looking for newly qualified cybersecurity talent. Make new connections and discover professional opportunities to explore upon program completion.

Career
Coaching

Achieve your career goals with the support of a dedicated team of professionals on a mission to get you ready for job opportunities. Our career coaches will help with your resume, LinkedIn profile, interview prep, and more to help you achieve the career of your dreams.

Student
Support

Receive support from a dedicated team of student success managers who ensure you have the tools you need to thrive in the program and beyond. They will guide you, keep you accountable, and facilitate additional resources when necessary, such as exam retests and tutoring sessions.

Job Search
Assistance

Locate job opportunities that make sense for your career path and get your foot in the door with the help of our Career Outcomes team. Finding the cybersecurity roles that are right for you can feel overwhelming. Let us help you launch your new career in this skyrocketing field.

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Course Catalog

Discover Everything You’ll Learn

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Program Overview

30-Hour Introductory Course || 370-Hour Extended Program

  • Introductory Course

    The Introductory Course allows you to take the Cybersecurity Bootcamp for a test drive and get a feel for the remote learning environment.

    The course covers topics such as fundamentals of information security and risk management, an introduction to networking and network security fundamentals, the Linux and Microsoft platforms and related security, and the concept and role of offensive security.

    Following the Introductory Course, learners assess their understanding with a summary exam before proceeding to the extended course.
  • Part 1: Fundamentals

    In the Fundamentals part of the bootcamp, individuals learn the basics of cybersecurity. It includes training on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and basic network and cloud security. This phase acts as foundational training for the more rigorous portions of the program.
  • Microsoft Security

    Many companies across the globe rely on Windows Server to manage their computers, networks, and infrastructure. The Microsoft Security course will give learners a real-world, hands-on education in both modern and widely used versions of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Server. Students will learn best practices for administrating and securing the Microsoft ecosystem of products.
  • Computer Networking

    Computer networking is an essential skill for cybersecurity professionals since networks are used in a variety of fields—including health care, finance, technology, manufacturing, travel, and more. The Computer Networking course will give learners a firm understanding of computer network basics, including protocols, topologies, network design, and devices.

    Additionally, the Computer Networking course will give students a foundation for preparing to take the CompTIA Network+ exam*.
  • Cloud Security

    Cloud solutions like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure are all becoming commonplace as more organizations adopt them. The Cloud Security course prepares students to discuss, identify, compare, contrast, and use common cloud service platforms and providers. It also covers security offerings so that students can understand how to implement security for cloud-based platforms.

    Upon completion of the course, learners will have a foundation of cloud security knowledge that they can use to prepare for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam*.
  • Linux Security

    The Linux Security course imparts knowledge and practical skills on the most used operating system in the world—one that is absolutely essential to cybersecurity professionals. Students will learn all of the basics of using and manipulating Linux and will also learn about the various Linux distributions available.

    Upon course completion, learners can begin preparing for the LPI Linux Essentials certification exam*.
  • Part 2: Cybersecurity Infrastructure

    In the Cybersecurity Infrastructure part of the program, learners begin focusing exclusively on security concepts and practices. This phase allows course participants to study Python programming, network security, and Critical Infrastructure Security (CIS). Learners gain practical security skills and experience that will prepare them for the Advanced Cybersecurity part of the program.
  • Network Security

    Networks are the foundation for nearly everything on the internet. Learners will leave this course with the skills needed to suggest, design, or implement controls to build secure networks from the design stage to post-implementation. They will have the digital skill set and know-how needed to appeal to potential employers looking to fill technical positions.
  • Cyber Infrastructure & Technology

    This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical training needed to design and maintain secure infrastructures and technologies. Security countermeasures such as SIEM, SOAR, endpoint security, and more provide an essential understanding of how to effectively protect organizations. This course begins to cover the CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certificate objectives.
  • 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 Python for Security course gives learners the tools they need to create these custom scripts on the fly, serving as an introduction to basic programming concepts in Python.

    Whether you need a web scraper or a network sniffing tool, having a firm understanding of programming allows you to build your own tools and modify others on the fly. This Python for Security course gives students the knowledge and tools needed to create custom scripts. It also serves as an introduction to basic programming concepts, which can be used in Python and beyond.
  • Part 3: Advanced Cybersecurity

    In the Advanced phase of the bootcamp, learners solidify existing skills and begin building new ones in advanced security concepts like game theory, digital forensics, incident response, and ethical hacking. By the end of this phase, learners will have a more complete view of cybersecurity and will be well-prepared to enter the industry.
  • Offensive Security: Ethical Hacking

    This course is a deep dive into the world of ethical hacking, which is critical to the cybersecurity industry. Offensive Security: Ethical hackers can include anyone from penetration testers to GRC auditors. The Ethical Hacking course lets the learner get into the mindset of criminal hackers and provides them with the foundation needed to pursue a career with ethical hacking as the primary role.
  • DFIR and Threat Hunting

    When there’s a cyberattack, first responders are the first in line to analyze and contain the incident. The DFIR and Threat Hunting course gives learners the necessary tools to appropriately respond to attacks, conduct various types of investigations and evidence gathering, and report the results.
  • Game Theory Strategy in Cybersecurity

    In cybersecurity, game theory allows professionals to analyze the nature of cyberattacks by viewing each incident as a series of games and players. This allows them to describe the interactions and outcomes between a threat and an organization without knowing who the threat actually is. The Game Theory Strategy in Cybersecurity course covers the basics of philosophy and mathematics and also provides experience in how to use game theory in cybersecurity. This course helps develop soft skills that are highly critical in cybersecurity by fostering a learner’s ability to think creatively and critically.
  • Career Outcomes

    Get the competitive edge you need to succeed in technical interviews with this specialized course. TDX Arena also hosts a dedicated resource hub that includes detailed career guides as well as asynchronous classes.
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Introductory Course (30 Hours)

The Introductory Course allows you to take the Cybersecurity Bootcamp for a test drive and get a feel for the remote learning environment.

The course covers topics such as fundamentals of information security and risk management, an introduction to networking and network security fundamentals, the Linux and Microsoft platforms and related security, and the concept and role of offensive security.

Following the Introductory Course, learners assess their understanding with a summary exam before proceeding to the extended course.

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Part 1: Fundamentals

In the Fundamentals part of the bootcamp, individuals learn the basics of cybersecurity. It includes training on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and basic network and cloud security. This phase acts as foundational training for the more rigorous portions of the program.

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Microsoft Security (40 Hours)

Many companies across the globe rely on Windows Server to manage their computers, networks, and infrastructure. The Microsoft Security course will give learners a real-world, hands-on education in both modern and widely used versions of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Server. Students will learn best practices for administrating and securing the Microsoft ecosystem of products.

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Computer Networking (50 Hours)

Computer networking is an essential skill for cybersecurity professionals since networks are used in a variety of fields—including health care, finance, technology, manufacturing, travel, and more. The Computer Networking course will give learners a firm understanding of computer network basics, including protocols, topologies, network design, and devices.

Additionally, the Computer Networking course will give students a foundation for preparing to take the CompTIA Network+ exam*.

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Cloud Security (15 Hours)

Cloud solutions like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure are all becoming commonplace as more organizations adopt them. The Cloud Security course prepares students to discuss, identify, compare, contrast, and use common cloud service platforms and providers. It also covers security offerings so that students can understand how to implement security for cloud-based platforms.

Upon completion of the course, learners will have a foundation of cloud security knowledge that they can use to prepare for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam*.

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Linux Security (30 Hours)

The Linux Security course imparts knowledge and practical skills on the most used operating system in the world—one that is absolutely essential to cybersecurity professionals. Students will learn all of the basics of using and manipulating Linux and will also learn about the various Linux distributions available.

Upon course completion, learners can begin preparing for the LPI Linux Essentials certification exam*.

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Part 2: Cybersecurity Infrastructure

In the Cybersecurity Infrastructure part of the program, learners begin focusing exclusively on security concepts and practices. This phase allows course participants to study Python programming, network security, and Critical Infrastructure Security (CIS). Learners gain practical security skills and experience that will prepare them for the Advanced Cybersecurity part of the program.

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Network Security (35 Hours)

Networks are the foundation for nearly everything on the internet. Learners will leave this course with the skills needed to suggest, design, or implement controls to build secure networks from the design stage to post-implementation. They will have the digital skill set and know-how needed to appeal to potential employers looking to fill technical positions.

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Cyber Infrastructure & Technology (40 Hours)

This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical training needed to design and maintain secure infrastructures and technologies. Security countermeasures such as SIEM, SOAR, endpoint security, and more provide an essential understanding of how to effectively protect organizations. This course begins to cover the CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certificate objectives.

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Intro to Python for Security (25 Hours)

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 Python for Security course gives learners the tools they need to create these custom scripts on the fly, serving as an introduction to basic programming concepts in Python.

Whether you need a web scraper or a network sniffing tool, having a firm understanding of programming allows you to build your own tools and modify others on the fly. This Python for Security course gives students the knowledge and tools needed to create custom scripts. It also serves as an introduction to basic programming concepts, which can be used in Python and beyond.

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Part 3: Advanced Cybersecurity

In the Advanced phase of the bootcamp, learners solidify existing skills and begin building new ones in advanced security concepts like game theory, digital forensics, incident response, and ethical hacking. By the end of this phase, learners will have a more complete view of cybersecurity and will be well-prepared to enter the industry.

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Offensive Security: Ethical Hacking (50 Hours)

This course is a deep dive into the world of ethical hacking, which is critical to the cybersecurity industry. Offensive Security: Ethical hackers can include anyone from penetration testers to GRC auditors. The Ethical Hacking course lets the learner get into the mindset of criminal hackers and provides them with the foundation needed to pursue a career with ethical hacking as the primary role.

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DFIR and Threat Hunting (60 Hours)

When there’s a cyberattack, first responders are the first in line to analyze and contain the incident. The DFIR and Threat Hunting course gives learners the necessary tools to appropriately respond to attacks, conduct various types of investigations and evidence gathering, and report the results.

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Game Theory Strategy in Cybersecurity (10 Hours)

In cybersecurity, game theory allows professionals to analyze the nature of cyberattacks by viewing each incident as a series of games and players. This allows them to describe the interactions and outcomes between a threat and an organization without knowing who the threat actually is. The Game Theory Strategy in Cybersecurity course covers the basics of philosophy and mathematics and also provides experience in how to use game theory in cybersecurity. This course helps develop soft skills that are highly critical in cybersecurity by fostering a learner’s ability to think creatively and critically.

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Career Outcomes (15 Hours)

Get the competitive edge you need to succeed in technical interviews with this specialized course. TDX Arena also hosts a dedicated resource hub that includes detailed career guides as well as asynchronous classes.

*Although the course curriculum provides the knowledge necessary to do well on industry exams, this isn’t a test preparation program, where the main focus is how a student performs on an exam. Certification exams are not taken as part of the program and will require additional costs not included in the program tuition.

The Foundational Knowledge

You Need for Industry Exams

Our bootcamp is not a certification-prep program. However, we know that if you are new to the cybersecurity industry, obtaining industry-recognized certifications is likely to increase your chances of getting hired. To help boost your credentials, we provide in-depth resources to help you learn skills applicable to the following certification exams.

  • LPI Linux Essentials

    The Linux LPI Essentials exam offers learners a way to verify their knowledge of the Linux operating system, as well as the workings of various open-source applications. The exam tests the ability to manage users and groups on Linux and also measures their competency with the Linux command line, system permissions and security, basic network configuration skills, and overall Linux administration.
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

    The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification exam is meant for individuals with knowledge of the widespread AWS Cloud platform, as well as its infrastructure and systems. Security and compliance experience in AWS Cloud is a key requirement for passing the exam.
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

    The Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification is considered the first security certification a candidate should earn. The exam measures a candidate’s baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions of any cybersecurity role and pursue an IT security career.
  • CompTIA Network+

    The CompTIA Network+ certification exam measures a learner’s ability and knowledge of network device configuration, management, and troubleshooting. It also tests a cybersecurity professional’s familiarity with emerging mobile, cloud, communication, and virtualization technologies.
  • CompTIA Security+

    The CompTIA Security+ certification exam takes learners a step above the CompTIA Network+ exam. Considered an entry-level certification in the cybersecurity field, the CompTIA Security+ exam measures a candidate’s skill over a wide range of disciplines, including networks, systems, security administration, and penetration testing.
  • CompTIA CySA+

    The CompTIA CySA+ certification exam measures a learner’s ability to proactively capture, monitor, and respond to network traffic findings. Skills in software and application security, automation, threat hunting, and IT regulatory compliance are also assessed.
  • (ISC)² SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner**

    For students who have achieved one year of experience after completion of their program.

    Students with at least one year of experience after the completion of their program can take the (ISC)² SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification exam.

    The (ISC)² SSCP exam is meant for cybersecurity professionals who have proven, practical, and hands-on experience and knowledge of the security environment. Once they obtain this certification, individuals have proof that they can carry out the implementation, monitoring, and administration of information technology infrastructure according to information security best practices, policies, and procedures.

LPI Linux Essentials

The Linux LPI Essentials exam offers learners a way to verify their knowledge of the Linux operating system, as well as the workings of various open-source applications. The exam tests the ability to manage users and groups on Linux and also measures their competency with the Linux command line, system permissions and security, basic network configuration skills, and overall Linux administration.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification exam is meant for individuals with knowledge of the widespread AWS Cloud platform, as well as its infrastructure and systems. Security and compliance experience in AWS Cloud is a key requirement for passing the exam.

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

The Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification is considered the first security certification a candidate should earn. The exam measures a candidate’s baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions of any cybersecurity role and pursue an IT security career.

CompTIA Network+

The CompTIA Network+ certification exam measures a learner’s ability and knowledge of network device configuration, management, and troubleshooting. It also tests a cybersecurity professional’s familiarity with emerging mobile, cloud, communication, and virtualization technologies.

CompTIA Security+

The CompTIA Security+ certification exam takes learners a step above the CompTIA Network+ exam. Considered an entry-level certification in the cybersecurity field, the CompTIA Security+ exam measures a candidate’s skill over a wide range of disciplines, including networks, systems, security administration, and penetration testing.

CompTIA CySA+

The CompTIA CySA+ certification exam measures a learner’s ability to proactively capture, monitor, and respond to network traffic findings. Skills in software and application security, automation, threat hunting, and IT regulatory compliance are also assessed.

(ISC)² SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner**

For students who have achieved one year of experience after completion of their program.

Students with at least one year of experience after the completion of their program can take the (ISC)² SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification exam.

The (ISC)² SSCP exam is meant for cybersecurity professionals who have proven, practical, and hands-on experience and knowledge of the security environment. Once they obtain this certification, individuals have proof that they can carry out the implementation, monitoring, and administration of information technology infrastructure according to information security best practices, policies, and procedures.

** In order to be certified, learners must have a minimum of at least one year of cumulative work experience in one or more of the seven disciplines of the SSCP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Program Tuition

Invest in your professional development. Enroll in our career-prep program and get the job-ready skills you need to advance your cybersecurity career.

30-Hour Introductory Course

$180

370-Hour Extended Program

$16,600

Requirements

Internet access

Drive, ambition, and passion

Introductory course and admission exam

Tuition, fees, and deposits subject to change.

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