Cybersecurity Boot Camp

Become a Digital Defender

Cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand global fields today. Gain the skills to protect organizations from cyber threats in just 24 weeks.
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Program Highlights
  • Enter one of the fastest growing career fields in San Antonio.
  • Connect with a powerful network of engaged instructors, TAs, and peers.
  • Apply your skills with exercises that simulate real-world cybersecurity challenges.

    • Next Start Date

    July 28

    Time to Complete

    24 weeks, part-time

    Live Online Classes

    9 hours per week

    The Support You Need to Transform Your Career

    We’re committed to equipping you with the fundamental skills you need to make an impact while providing unparalleled support during your boot camp.

    01Expert-led Instruction

    Learn from industry professionals with real-world experience in cybersecurity. Engage in live, interactive online sessions and receive personalized support from instructional staff throughout the program.

    02Designed for Working Professionals

    Balancing work and life? Our part-time, 24-week program is structured to fit your schedule, with evening classes and learning resources to help you succeed on your schedule.

    03No Cybersecurity Experience? No Problem!

    Whether you’re starting fresh or transitioning from another field, this boot camp provides hands-on training in cybersecurity fundamentals, ethical hacking, and network defense—no prior experience required.

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    Join the Front Lines of Digital Defense

    The economic impact of cyber crime is growing: In 2024, the average cost of a data breach in the United States was $9.36 million, nearly double the global average.

    You can help protect organizations and populations — and change your entire career trajectory.

    Innovative Curriculum. In-Demand Skills.

    UTSA Cybersecurity Boot Camp will prepare you with the technical skills you need 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 are subject matter experts and offer virtual guidance to learners throughout the program.

    Learn to think like a cybersecurity professional by assessing threats and mitigating risks. Understand the differences between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts, and their importance in cybersecurity.

    What you will learn:

    • CIA triad
    • Threat detection
    • Mitigating risks
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Machine learning

    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 secure them from malicious attacks.

    What you will learn:

    • Bash scripting and programming
    • Tar, cron, and cron jobs
    • Windows server configuration
    • Linux server configuration
    • Logging
    • Kerberos
    • Active directory

    Dive into network configuration, design, protocols, and data communication. Study cryptography, network security, and web development as it relates to cybersecurity.

    What you will learn:

    • Network architecture, operations, and security
    • Wireshark and traffic analysis
    • Cryptography and encryption
    • Linux server configuration
    • Wireless security
    • Email security
    • Port scanning

    Gain a thorough understanding of web applications, databases, and the vulnerabilities and hardening associated with them. Dive into penetration testing using tools like Metasploit to attack and compromise networks and servers.

    What you will learn:

    • File inclusion and command injection vulnerabilities
    • Penetration testing execution standard
    • XSS vulnerabilities and payloads
    • Searchsploit and Metasploit
    • Pivoting networks
    • SQL injection
    • Webshells
    • Burp suite
    • Zenmap

    Dive into SIEMs and network security monitoring, practice the Incident Response framework to respond to different breaches and attacks, and learn digital forensics to recover deleted data as part of preparing evidence for a legal case.

    What you will learn:

    • Data extraction and recovery
    • Monitoring and logging
    • Incident response
    • Forensics
    • Splunk

    Learn how security controls impact an organization and its employees and conclude the program with a final group project presented in a mock cyber conference event.

    What you will learn:

    • Research and technical demonstration
    • Business continuity planning
    • CompTIA Security+
    • Disaster recovery
    • Governance
    • Compliance

    Now You’re Ready

    By the time you’ve completed the boot camp, you will have mastered in-demand skills, built an impressive portfolio, and earned a valuable certificate from UTSA.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    While a technical background isn’t required, participants should be comfortable using computers, navigating online tools, and troubleshooting basic issues. A general understanding of how networks function is helpful. This boot camp is designed for beginners and career changers who are ready to build foundational skills and grow into more advanced cybersecurity topics—with plenty of support along the way.

    Graduates are prepared for roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Network Security Specialist, and more. The boot camp provides job-ready skills aligned with in-demand roles in Texas and beyond.

    The program lasts 24 weeks and is part-time. Live, online classes are held three evenings per week, totaling 9 hours. In addition, 3 hrs. and 45 min per week for program support time, and 10-20 hours for practice, assignments, and projects.

    While the boot camp does not include formal career placement or coaching services, you will gain practical, job-ready skills that align with in-demand roles in cybersecurity. The program is designed to help you build a strong foundation, complete hands-on projects, and develop knowledge that can support your job search or advancement in the field.

    Flexible payment plans and other financial options are available.

    Yes, the Cybersecurity Boot Camp is delivered fully online through live virtual instruction, interactive labs, and support via-office hours to give you flexibility without sacrificing quality.

    Connect With Us

    (210) 458-7223

    pace@utsa.edu

    501 W Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX, 78207

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