

Government-sponsored bots disrupted an election.
Hackers continue to obtain sensitive consumer information.
Run-of-the-mill phishing scams can cost U.S. businesses nearly $1.6 billion in a single year.
$250 billion Projected value of U.S. cybersecurity industry by 2023
Right now, companies aren’t able to find enough qualified entry-level cybersecurity professionals to hire, leaving the U.S. government, countless businesses, and many individuals exposed to cyber attacks.
Cohort | Application Deadline | Class Dates | Class Schedule | Course Format Options |
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May 2021 | May 11, 2021 | May 25, 2021–November 20, 2021 | T/Th: 6:30pm PT–9:30pm PT Sat: 10am PT–2pm PT |
Live Online |
Cohort | May 2021 |
Application Deadline | May 11, 2021 |
Class Dates | May 25, 2021–November 20, 2021 |
Class Schedule | T/Th: 6:30pm PT–9:30pm PT Sat: 10am PT–2pm PT |
Course Format Options | Live Online |
Part-Time
Full Tuition | Financing | Scholarships |
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$11,910 | $251/month | $500—$1,000 off |
Students will need to make a $1,000 dollar initial deposit at enrollment with the remaining balance due one week prior to the first day of the cohort. |
We partner with Skills Fund and Climb to offer student loan assistance to those who qualify. |
Current students, alumni and employees of USD receive a $500 scholarship. Current military personnel and veterans receive a $1,000 scholarship. |
Full Tuition |
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$11,910 |
Students will need to make a $1,000 dollar initial deposit at enrollment with the remaining balance due one week prior to the first day of the cohort. |
Financing |
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$251/month |
We partner with Skills Fund and Climb to offer student loan assistance to those who qualify. |
Scholarships |
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$500—$1,000 off |
Current students, alumni and employees of USD receive a $500 scholarship. Current military personnel and veterans receive a $1,000 scholarship. |
Graduates of the USD Cyber Bootcamp will qualify for full-time cybersecurity positions that could earn them a salary that is +37% higher than the average San Diego salary.
Students will delve into the exciting world of cybersecurity throughout four program phases. You’ll receive hands-on, real-world experience in multiple facets of computing, networking, security, and programming in offensive and defensive security techniques, tools, and procedures.
When you’ve successfully completed the learning phases, you’ll get the career guidance you need to jump into an exciting and lucrative career in cybersecurity, joining thousands of like-minded professionals throughout the world in the global fight against cybercrime.
Networking Essentials |
Linux & Python |
Command Line Input (CLI) |
Pen Testing Methodology |
Vulnerability Discovery |
Shells |
Exploitation |
Threat Modeling |
Preventing Recon |
Incident Response |
Digital Forensics |
Project Demo Day |
Successful bootcamp students have backgrounds in: