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Considering a career in cybersecurity? ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Extended Learning offers an online 24-week Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program designed to help beginners successfully transition into entry-level or intermediate roles and learn to leverage today’s in-demand tools and technologies. 

Powered by Infosec, a leading cybersecurity training company, this online cybersecurity training program includes 640 hours of industry-driven curriculum, live classes taught by cybersecurity experts, one-on-one career coaching and interactive cybersecurity labs. You will acquire the skills companies are actively hiring for and build a demonstrable portfolio through real-world projects. You will also receive a CompTIA Security+ exam voucher, Certificate of Completion from ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø and access to our career coaching services, which will help you create an impressive résumé and prepare for your future job interview. 

We provide this skill-based cybersecurity training using a unique live, online consortium with other students from participating universities and institutions nationwide. With multiple annual start dates and flexible financing options, you can start your cybersecurity training when it works best for you! 

What Sets This Program Apart

We developed this Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program with entry-level professionals in mind. This cohort-based program offers a mix of self-paced and live, online training, along with hands-on exercises, allowing you to fast-track your cybersecurity career in just over six months — no disruptions to your current work schedule. No prior experience in cybersecurity, programming or systems administration is required. Discover comprehensive training with us that includes:  

• 640 Hours of Training: This online cybersecurity training is a mixture of self-paced assignments, interactive labs and 360 hours of live instructor-led sessions on evenings and weekends. 
• Expert Support and Accountability: Stay on track with cohort-based learning and get live, real-time support from experienced industry professionals with more than 10 years in the cybersecurity field.
• Demonstratable Skills: Build a professional portfolio by completing capstone projects throughout your program. You’ll also prepare to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam and have the option to earn Skills Verification Credentials to prove your expertise to employers.
• Knowledge Retention Assurance: Receive on-demand access to 1,400+ cybersecurity courses and cyber ranges, helping you hone your skills while you prepare for your cybersecurity career.   
• Career Coaching: Get access to one-on-one career coaching services and a digital career services platform that will provide you with additional support and tools to launch your career in cybersecurity. 

Cybersecurity Careers You Will Prepare For

What Is Included

• Approximately 40 hours of prerequisite coursework for the program
• Three weekly virtual sessions over 24 weeks (15 hours/week), totaling 360 hours of live instruction
• 24/7 access to an advanced lab environment to navigate real-world scenarios and apply your knowledge
• Career coaching services through Career.io, including one-on-one support from a professional résumé writer, interview coaching, cybersecurity job application assistance, LinkedIn profile reviews and more
• 12-month access to InfoSec Skills Library upon enrollment, featuring 1,400+ on-demand cybersecurity courses and cyber ranges
• CompTIA Security+ certification exam voucher
• Six weeks of post-program Skills Verification credential activities in three focused areas: penetration testing, cyberthreat hunting and incident response. 

How We Will Support You

You are not alone. We are here to help you every step of the way to ensure you are positioned for learning and career success with:

• Enrollment representatives to guide you through the enrollment process, answering your questions and ensuring this program is right for you and your career goals
• Real-time instructor support, including feedback on coursework and projects, career path insights and help overcoming technical or learning obstacles
• Peer support, networking and accountability with a cohort of students from participating universities and institutions nationwide
• Career and résumé services through career.io, including one-on-one professional support to rewrite your résumé and LinkedIn profile and a 30-minute job interview coaching session. Plus, get 30 days of premium access to the career.io platform
• Financing options available 

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the median salary for a cybersecurity professional?

  Cybersecurity professionals can serve in many roles within a company, but one of the most common job titles is an information security analyst. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for information security analysts is $120,360 or $57.87 per hour. Recent Lightcast labor insights data shows that these professionals earn an average annual salary of $130,894 in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metropolitan statistical area. 

• What is cybersecurity?

  Cybersecurity, also known as information technology security and electronic information security, is the practice of protecting sensitive information by defending computers, mobile devices, servers, networks, electronic systems and data from digital attacks. Cybersecurity is often divided into categories such as network security, application security, information security, operational security, disaster recovery and business continuity, and end-user education. 

• Is cybersecurity an in-demand career?

  It has become increasingly difficult to implement effective cybersecurity measures because there are more devices than people globally and cyberattacks are becoming increasingly more innovative. IBM estimated that the average cost of a data breach in 2020 was $3.86 million USD globally and $8.64 million USD within the U.S., including expenses related to detecting and responding to a breach, the lost revenue and downtime, and the long-term reputational damage suffered by a business. Companies are looking for professionals with the knowledge necessary to protect their valuable assets.  

  According to recent Lightcast data, the demand for information security analysts in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metropolitan statistical area is projected to increase 22.9% by 2034. 

• Who should enroll in the Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program?

  This program is designed for beginners, whether you are at the start of your career or switching into the cybersecurity industry. It is recommended that you have a general understanding of the Windows client operating system as well as experience with Microsoft products and technologies. 

• What is Infosec?

  If you are new to cybersecurity, you may not have heard of Infosec. But IT and cybersecurity professionals have trusted Infosec to support their career development for over 20 years. In fact, more than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent and teams.  

• What is Infosec’s Skill Library?

  Infosec Skills provides unlimited access to an extensive library of on-demand cybersecurity training covering every security role from beginner to advanced. Benefits include: 

  • 190+ prebuilt learning paths mapped to industry standards and the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity
  • Hundreds of hands-on labs, including MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques
  • Training for CompTIA, ISC2, ISACA, EC-Council, Cisco, AWS and more 
• Why are the Infosec Skills Verification Credentials more valuable to employers than traditional digital badging?

  The Infosec Skills Verification credentials offer a unique advantage over standard digital badging by specifically evaluating an individual's application of knowledge through a recorded assessment. This assessment measures factors such as speed, content knowledge and effective resource utilization, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of real-world skills.  

  Employers appreciate this model because it clearly distinguishes between those who can theoretically understand concepts and those who can apply their practical knowledge in a work environment. Traditional virtual badging has become oversaturated and often fails to meet employer expectations, reflecting content knowledge that can be easily inflated or manipulated. In contrast, the Skills Verification credential demonstrates a candidate's ability to execute relevant skills. This will enhance employability and provide proof of practical abilities, setting students apart from other candidates in the job market.  

• When will I receive access to the prerequisite coursework?

  After you pay your nonrefundable $100 registration fee and confirm your cohort start date, you will gain access to Infosec’s Skills Library and your two foundational courses to begin your self-paced prerequisite coursework. 

• Is the CompTIA Security+ certification worth it?

  The CompTIA Security+ credential is an entry-level, vendor-neutral, global information security certification. Earning this certification demonstrates competency to perform core information security functions. Employers who see this certification on a résumé can rest assured that the certification holder is serious about progressing in their information security career.  

  CompTIA Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements.