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Duration

6 months

Tuition

$16,648

 

Apr 6-Nov 6

Plus 3 other start dates

May 4 - Dec 4 2026

Jun 8 - Jan 8 2027

Jul 6 - Feb 6 2027

Commitment

Part-Time

Delivery

Online

Credential

Certificate

Year Founded

2009

Scholarships

yes

Springboard’s Cybersecurity Bootcamp is an immersive, career-focused program designed to prepare learners for entry-level roles in defensive and offensive cybersecurity. The bootcamp builds a strong foundation in core cybersecurity analyst skills, enabling participants to analyze cyber incidents, assess systems under active threats, and identify the technical requirements needed to respond effectively. With a practical, hands-on approach, learners gain the confidence to protect both on-premise and cloud-based environments.

The curriculum spans 17 in-demand topics, blending cybersecurity fundamentals with emerging AI-assisted tools and techniques. Through more than 50 hands-on labs, real-world simulations, and a comprehensive capstone project, participants explore areas such as threat detection, network and host-based security, identity and access management, cryptography, security operations, and vulnerability assessment. AI-driven modules introduce applications like predictive security analytics, malware analysis, and automated incident response, reflecting the evolving nature of the field.

Designed to support career readiness, the program also provides structured preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification. Learners graduate with practical experience, industry-aligned knowledge, and a portfolio that demonstrates their ability to detect, analyze, and respond to modern cyber threats—positioning them for success in today’s cybersecurity workforce.

Admission Requirements 

  • All backgrounds are welcome, as long as learner can demonstrate strong analytical skills and a determination to work through and complete all required course activities.
  • Passing an evaluation of baseline soft-skills, centered around communication skills, motivation, professionalism, a commitment to learning and an analytical mindset.

What You’ll Learn

  • Apply core cybersecurity analyst skills to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber incidents.
  • Assess on-premise and cloud systems for risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing across networks and hosts.
  • Use AI-assisted tools for threat detection, incident response, and predictive security analytics.
  • Implement security controls across identity, access, cryptography, and security operations.
  • Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.

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Student Reviews (23)

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Springboard

Great curriculum with supportive online community

Lydia Ngai 

December 15, 2021

Graduated From

Software Engineering Career Track

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

Pros:
- virtual - it's flexible and won't cost an arm and a leg to complete. The virtual platform also allows you to connect with people all over the country and all over the world and allows you to choose your hours, so you don't have to quit yo...

Pros:
- virtual - it's flexible and won't cost an arm and a leg to complete. The virtual platform also allows you to connect with people all over the country and all over the world and allows you to choose your hours, so you don't have to quit your day job (but you always can if you want to!)
- career services available throughout the course, not just at the end when you've finished everything. There are actionable career- related projects to work on alongside coding projects and homework
- TAs are available online via chat and email, it helps with going through a virtual course so you don't get stuck forever
- I personally really enjoyed the curriculum. The videos explained concepts well and the assignments, while challenging, would implement recently learned concepts. Video lectures are also pretty short and it's nice to be able to watch a concept get broken down into 10 5-minute videos vs. 1-2 20-30-minute videos. I appreciated that a lot of the homework built off of existing infrastructure (e.g. if you're doing a back-end assignment, front-end files would be ready to import). There were plenty of handouts summarizing concepts as well.
- mock interviews are conducted throughout and at the end of the course with other mentors/industry professionals. It's great to get critical feedback from others in the industry.
- job support post-course-completion includes career coach calls to keep you on task and improving.

Cons:
- virtual. No classroom so you better be motivated or find ways to keep going.
- there could be more curriculum coverage on Data Structures & Algorithms, but the curriculum does have a good basic introduction to those. It's something I'll continue to study

Springboard

Great Curriculum and Support

Tristan Trosvig

December 15, 2021

Graduated From

Software Engineering Career Track

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

I was genuinely pleased with my online experience in Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track. Even though people are potentially working in different time zones, the support is quick and reliable. The curriculum is of high quality and taught by...

I was genuinely pleased with my online experience in Springboard's Software Engineering Career Track. Even though people are potentially working in different time zones, the support is quick and reliable. The curriculum is of high quality and taught by an inspiring instructor who makes difficult concepts easy to understand. The only issue I ran into was communication within project guidelines and "commonly asked questions." By the time I emailed my student advisor to verify my understanding, a month and a half had passed. In other words, if you have questions, ask immediately. I would highly recommend this curriculum to anybody looking for a high quality software engineering bootcamp.

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