SJSU Cyber Bootcamp
Get the Skills You Need to Fight Cybercrime
Through the SJSU Cyber Bootcamp powered by Fullstack Academy, you’ll gain the tools to land a job in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries—in as few as 12 weeks.
Interested? Learn more:
Program at a Glance
12-26
Weeks FT-PT
10/10
Apply By
10/16
Next Start Date
$1,500
Potential Scholarships
Why Learn Cybersecurity
The Demand for Cyber Talent
The opportunity is massive in both San José and across the United States. According to research from cyberseek.org, in San José alone, there are currently over 10,610 open cybersecurity roles and a very low supply of cybersecurity talent.
Nationally, there are over half a million cyber jobs that employers are trying to fill. Businesses actively seeking cybersecurity professionals span all industries, and they include local high-tech employers like Apple, Google, and Cisco Systems, to name a few.
These companies are hiring for roles like IT Help Desk Specialist, Systems Support Specialist, and Cybersecurity Analyst. Grads studying the SJSU Cyber Bootcamp curriculum will be prepared for roles like these—and more.
Bootcamp Application & Start Dates
Fullstack Academy is one of the longest-running and most reputable bootcamps in the nation, with incredible student reviews, years of experience in education, and impressive graduate outcomes.
Now, it brings its hands-on learning approach to San José State University’s first cyber bootcamp to develop professionals to fight the global threat of cybercrime.
How the San José State University Cyber Bootcamp Works
The San José State University Cyber Bootcamp is designed for students to pursue high-quality tech education while continuing to balance work or other commitments. Our program provides you with the flexibility to fit career development into your life.
Part-time and full-time bootcamp programs are available.
Bootcamp classes combine live online instruction taught by industry-experienced professionals with independent learning assignments.
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All classes are held Monday-Friday.
7:30am-12:00pm PT
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Select one class schedule and time from the options below when you apply.
Tuesday and Thursday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Wednesdays)
6:30am-9:30am PT
3:30pm-6:30pm PT
Monday and Wednesday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Tuesdays)
5:30pm-8:30pm PT
Labs correspond with the start time of your regular classes. Participation in the weekly lab is optional, but strongly encouraged.
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Saturday and Sunday Classes (With an Optional Lab on Wednesdays)
6:30am-9:30am PT
Participation in the weekly lab is optional, but strongly encouraged.
In addition to classroom lessons, part-time students can anticipate spending 6-8 hours studying and working on outside assignments each week. Full-time students can expect to spend 12-15 hours each week on outside assignments.
Class time options vary by month and are subject to change. To see available class times for your cohort of choice, complete your application or schedule a call with a student advisor.
Tuition
There are many ways to pay for your bootcamp experience including self-pay, employer-pay, local/state government assistance, scholarships and personal loans. Learn more about payment options.
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San José State University Tech Bootcamps is committed to making tech education more accessible, so we’re reducing the enrollment deposit to $99* (normally $1,000) for a limited time. Get started on your journey before the deposit increases!
Enrollment Deposit -
$1,000$99*
Tuition During Program - $13,396
Total Tuition - $13,495*Offer eligibility: Upon admittance into the program, pay the $99 refundable deposit in full prior to the enrollment date.
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$500 Community Scholarship
For SJSU alumni, current students, and employees.
$1,000 Military Scholarship**
For active-duty service members and military veterans.
**Valid ID required.
Cybersecurity Roles and Salaries
In the field of cybersecurity, there are many career paths to follow based on your skills and experience. Our Career Success Team is there to assist you throughout your career journey.
With cybersecurity professionals in high demand, the cybersecurity industry offers a multitude of career and financial opportunities after you enter the field. Companies across the nation are hiring for roles like IT Help Desk Specialist, Systems Support Specialist, and Cybersecurity Analyst.
| Role | Average Entry-Level Salary in San José |
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| IT Help Desk Specialist/Computer Support Specialist | $52,529 |
| Network/Systems Support Specialist | $63,100 |
| System Administrator/Network Administrator | $65,500 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $96,400 |
| Network Engineer/Solutions Architect | $100,000 |
*San José Cybersecurity Salary Data via Lightcast™ . 2022 | |
What You Will Learn
Students learn cybersecurity fundamentals and the in-demand skills to fight cybercrime including:
Asset and inventory management like networking basics, Linux command line, and bash scripting;
Red Team (Offense) for fighting web vulnerabilities, penetration testing, OWASP Top 10, and social engineering;
Blue Team (Defense) for log analysis, security information and event management, digital forensics, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and incident response;
And more!
To prepare students for real-life work scenarios and environments, students also take part in career simulations alongside their cybersecurity training. Additionally, students are taught resume writing, salary negotiation, and other career preparation skills throughout the program to equip them for their job search after graduation.
Timeline (Unit)
Unit
Orientation
The security mindset
Confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) triad
Threats, vulnerabilities, and risks
Virtualization
Linux Command Line
File systems
Users and groups
Bash scripting
Networking
Wireshark
Encoding and encryption
Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model)
Firewalls
Variables, loops, and conditionals
String and list methods
Dictionaries
Regular expressions
Log parsing
Windows administration and management
Active directory
Group policy
Web vulnerabilities
Penetration testing
OWASP Top 10
Social engineering
Burp Suite
Cross-site Scripting
SQL injection
Metasploit
Logs/log analysis
Splunk and security information and event management (SIEMs)
Digital forensics
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Incident response
Cloud Foundations
Classes are hands-on with the majority of students’ time spent learning how to monitor and secure systems, networks, and applications as well as how to appropriately respond to cyber breaches. Along with the classroom sessions, students can attend a weekly lab where they can review key concepts, catch up on homework, and work alongside peers.
The SJSU Cyber Bootcamp can also help you prepare for industry-recognized certifications. With bootcamp preparation and additional studying, you’ll be equipped to take the exam for the:
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification: This certification helps organizations identify talent with critical knowledge related to implementing cloud initiatives and validates cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge.
The price of the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam is not included in the program tuition.
Career Success
Students will gain valuable insight into how to build a successful career in cybersecurity from day one of the course. When you opt into career success services, you’ll receive guidance in:
Growing your professional network
Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization
Interview and assessment prep
Salary negotiation workshops
And much more!
You’ll also graduate from the program with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to solve real business problems for real companies.
Fullstack Academy grads are highly sought after by some of the world’s leading companies.
San José State University Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy graduates.
Who Should Attend
The bootcamps are specifically designed for beginners. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or succeed.
Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in:
Teaching
Finance
Retail
Customer service
Graphic design
Admin
Biology
And more
If this sounds like you, apply today and join others just like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.
FAQs
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The cyber curriculum is broken down into these areas:
Cybersecurity Fundamentals (confidentiality, integrity, and availability Triad, virtualization, and how to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risks)
Asset and Inventory Management (Computing and networking basics, Linux command line, and bash scripting)
Network Systems (Networking, Wireshark, encoding and encryption, Open Systems Interconnection/OSI model, and firewalls)
Programming with Python (Variables, loops and conditionals, string and list methods, dictionaries, regular expressions, and log parsing)
System Administration (Windows administration and management, active directory, and group policy)
Red Team - Offense (Web vulnerabilities, penetration testing, OWASP Top 10, social engineering, Burp Suite, Cross-site scripting, SQL injection, and Metasploit)
Blue Team - Defense (Logs/log analysis, Splunk, security information and event management, digital forensics, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and incident response).
Students also participate in career simulations throughout the program and interactive labs, as well as build the cybersecurity knowledge needed to take the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam.
For a syllabus on your program of interest, click here and fill out the form.
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Part-time students often continue working full-time while completing the bootcamp. Each week, students can expect to spend up to 9 hours in class (including the optional lab) and another 8-10 hours of studying and assignments outside of class.
Full-time students do not continue working due to the immersive nature of our coding bootcamp. By focusing solely on their training, they’re set up to thrive in the expedited 12-week bootcamp.
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Yes, the San José State University Cyber Bootcamp is beginner-friendly. It’s specifically designed for professionals who have no previous experience in cybersecurity. While some background knowledge is helpful, the only expectation is that students have general computer literacy skills in basics like efficiently using the internet/cloud and Windows.
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Your time with our career success team will include everything from workshops to one-on-one office hours to phone chats before big interviews. Alumni will also have access to a job board and have the opportunity to be connected with companies and organizations in our Employer Partner Network who are actively seeking qualified candidates.
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To be eligible for the program, you must be at least 18 years old and a high school grad/GED holder by the start date of your intended cohort. You must also be a resident of the state of California to enroll in one of the San José State Tech Bootcamps.
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Graduates earn a certificate of completion issued by San José State University and Fullstack Academy.
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Students can prepare to take the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam with training provided in bootcamp and additional studying. The price of the exam is not included in tuition.
Ready to Start Learning?
Once you’re ready to start your tech journey, here are the steps you can expect in the admissions process.
- Fill out our online application form
- Take our nontechnical assessment
- No cyber experience required
- Covers logical reasoning
- Sent to you immediately upon submission of
application
- Receive an entrance decision
Programs are open to California residents only. For questions, please contact info.sjsu@fullstackacademy.com.
