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Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program | Texas State University
Safeguard Your Future with Expert-Led Training
Considering a career in cybersecurity? Texas State University’s online 24-week Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program is designed to help true beginners successfully transition into entry-level to intermediate roles and learn to leverage today’s most 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 Texas State University and access to our career coaching services, which will help you create an impressive resume and prepare for your future job interview.
This cybersecurity certification training is made available through a unique consortium delivery model to provide skill-based learning to you in a live, online environment alongside other students from participating universities and institutions nationwide. With multiple annual start dates and flexible financing options, you can kickstart your cybersecurity training quickly when it works best for you!
Duration
This is a 24-week, non-credit program builds a strong foundation in cybersecurity through a mix of theory and hands-on training.
Certification
The program ends with a CompTIA Security+ voucher to help you earn a key industry certification.
Required Resources
Canvas login created and setup, Infosec Skills Library account setup.
What Sets This Program Apart
- We designed our 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 that includes:
- Ø 640 Hours of Training: This online cybersecurity training is a mixture of self-paced assignments, interactive labs, and 360 hours of live instructor sessions on evenings and weekends.
Technology & Software Requirements
- To ensure your success in the boot camp, please ensure your technology and software meet the following requirements:
- An unrestricted internet connection (Broadband wired or wireless)
- Recommended bandwidth:
- 600kbps/1.2Mbps (up/down) for high quality video.
- For gallery view: 1.5Mbps/1.5Mbps (up/down).
- Speakers and a microphone (Built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth)
- Supported Operating Systems
Attendance Policy
- Class meets virtually three times weekly on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6-10 pm CT and on Saturday from 9-4 pm CT
- Punctuality, participation in discussions, completion of assignments, and demonstration of professional courtesy to others are required.
- Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class. Passing requires at least 85 % attendance in class. Students should always contact the instructors ahead of time if they are unable to attend all or part of a class session.
- Unjustified absences beyond what is allowed are penalized as a percentage of class time missed.
- If a student misses a class session, they are responsible for the material covered.
Course Completion
- You can track your progress and see all outstanding assignments by following the “Grades” link in the Canvas course navigation menu.
- Daily reading assignments are due by the start of lecture for each class. Learners are expected to read 100% of the assigned readings.
- 100% of assigned lab assignments must be submitted.
- There are 3 required capstone projects at the end of Modules 201, 301, and 401. Students are expected to present their capstones and presentations will occur on the final day of the module.
- At the end of this course, please take the time to complete the final evaluation survey. Your feedback regarding your educational experience in this class is very important to our community. Your comments will make a difference in the future planning and presentation of our curriculum.
Course Outcomes
- • Windows troubleshooting
- • CompTIA troubleshooting methodology
- • ITIL service management
- • Network Design
- • Troubleshooting
- • VPN tunneling
- • Firewall Configuration
- • Server Deployment
- • Cyber Frameworks
- • Data Encryption
- • Cloud Security
- • Network Security
- • Threat Modeling
- • Incident Response
Launch Your Cybersecurity Career Today
Optional: Skills Verification Credentials
After this training program, students are strongly encouraged to sit for an additional assessment and gain up to three Skills Verification Credentials delivered through Infosec. Intensive Cybersecurity Training Program Credentials are given in the following three areas: Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Hunting, and Incident Response. Based on your performance, you will earn one of three designations: foundational, professional, or expert. These verification credentials will be available via the Skills Library and you will receive an MP4 file that can be shared externally showcasing your expertise in the listed skill.