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Evolve Security Academy

Average Rating4.86
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Evolve Security Academy is a cybersecurity training institution that offers a 20-week, part-time cybersecurity bootcamp live-online and instructor-led. The holistic Cybersecurity Bootcamp provides hands-on and immersive training, giving students the concrete and practical skills they will actually need on the job. Students gain real work experience through the live security assessment work they perform on non-profit organizations. With over 600,000 unfilled cyber security jobs in the U.S. and 1,000,000 globally, Evolve’s primary focus is on creating top-tier cyber security talent and placing students into high-paying jobs.

Interested students can apply via Evolve Security Academy’s website and then schedule an Admissions Advisor call.

Successful graduates of the cybersecurity bootcamps will receive a designation of Evolve Security Certified Professional (ESCP) certification after successful completion of written and lab exams. Throughout the course, Evolve Security Academy also prepares students to find a job with interview and job preparation from our Career Coach.

Advanced training is also available with our OSCP Bootcamp. This is an immersive 8-week, part-time, live-online, and instructor-led program. This course provides students with a deep dive into OSCP exam content and practical penetration testing concepts and methodologies through comprehensive labs from Evolve Security Academy. Students receive guided preparation for Evolve Academy's Penetration Testing lab exam as well as for the OSCP exam.

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  • Austin Robles
    Technical Help Desk • Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
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    Jun 29, 2022
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    Skill-based Learning

    Evolve Security Academy provides the structured support necessary for learning the fundamentals of cybersecurity. We learned AWS basics, traffic analysis with Wireshark, pentesting methods, and cybersecurity frameworks to give students a well-rounded perspective of the profession. I feel that with this course I am now ready to enter the infosec workforce. 
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  • Amer Abed
    Student • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
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    Jun 29, 2022
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    Cybersecurity analyst

    I came into this program knowing nothing about cybersecurity and now I feel confident in so many things I didn't even know existed. I got to know a lot of people and connect with them on LinkedIn. I am an introverted person but this helped me get in contact with so many people not even in the cohort. I am thankful and honored to have gone through this program and appreciate anyone that helped me along the way. I highly recommend Evolve Academy to anyone interested in cybersecurity! 
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  • Dawson Pate
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    Jun 13, 2022
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    Evolve OSCP Bootcamp (live - online)

    As a complete beginner in cybersecurity and pentesting in general this class was amazing. It layed down the fundamentals very well and in an easy to understand way. The instructors were very helpful and open to questions and more than happy to help your learning along the way. Though I lacked any experience or training beforehand I found this class very intuitive and on point for getting the knowledge needed to get started on my pentesting journey. Would highly recommend for anyo...
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  • Sue C.
    Information Security Associate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
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    Apr 22, 2022
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    Security Apprentice

    I had an awesome experience at Evolve Security. 
    When COVID happened, I got furloughed from being an operations manager and it kind of pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me want to do something different. I decided to invest in my career by gambling with enrolling in a cybersecurity bootcamp. Initially, I had couple other options as well but decided to go with Evolve since not only they're a top-ranked bootcamp but because they have a very student-centric curriculum, and that w...
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  • Ruben B.
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
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    Feb 24, 2022
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    A little of everything, and a lot of fun!!

    My experience with Evolve will never be forgotten! Personally I did not have any type of an IT background and this bootcamp had everything I needed to start my journey. The lectures and labs were easy to digest, but also became increasingly more difficult as the course continued. Purposefully done so that the instructors can see how you handle challenges as well as guide you in the correct direction, this also was helpful in creating your own personal methodology for certain tasks. Instr...
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  • Jason Pavlow
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    Feb 11, 2022
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    Cybersecurity Bootcamp: REMOTE (Live-Online)

    Awesome Experience. I can confidently say all of the professors were amazing and the network alone was worth the cost of admission. Coming from someone who is not in the IT space, I believe this Bootcamp is very much what you make of it. You can "sit in the back of the class," going at your own pace, or you can actively participate in conversations, share your screen in labs, and receive valuable live feedback. It's a little nerve-wracking at first, but trust me, you'll get the most out ...
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  • Justin Bukstel
    Student • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
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    Feb 07, 2022
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    Amazing Experience

    The Evolve Security Academy has been a great experience. From the moment you log on to the class, you're greeted with encouragement, excitement, and everyone on the staff willing and wanting to help you succeed both personally and professionally. A daunting subject like cybersecurity is made easy thanks to the structure of the class and the help of fellow students and instructors. I'm excited to continue my cybersecurity career thanks to Evolve. I would 100% recommend the course for anyo...
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  • Brian Anderson
    Information Security Engineer • Student • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
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    Feb 01, 2022
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    career focus curriculum

    The entire cohort is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the information security career field. Passionate instructors take students from learning basic protocols and concepts to executing a client's internal and external vulnerability assessment. The Career Coach is a bonus to the program.​
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  • Thomas Marks
    Graduate • OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online) • Chicago
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    Jan 25, 2022
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    Great team at Evolve

    If you're willing to put in the work and spend hours learning the material; this Boot Camp will pay off.  The team at Evolve Security provided the structure I needed to stay focused and get my OSCP.  We did have an instructor change half way through bit they recovered well and it did not interfere with the flow of the course.  The team cares about the students and makes themselves available at all hours.  They have a little work to do with the new changes to the exam but I am confident t...
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  • Tanner Matte
    Operations Support Center Analyst • Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
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    Dec 25, 2021
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    Graduate

    I couldn’t have asked for a better experience than I received at Evolve Security Academy! From the hands on curriculum and supportive peers, to the complementary career coaching, I managed to completely change my life for the better! I went from a college dropout with experience with computers or cybersecurity, to a cybersecurity professional in Evolve Security Academy’s 20 week bootcamp!
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  • Morgan
    Graduate • Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
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    Nov 26, 2021
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    This school is fanstastic!

    I really could not have picked a better boot camp! I learned way more about cybersecurity than I imagined I could. First of all the scheduling was great. I'm sure it helped all of us with not getting burned even with all of the information we learned throughout the entire 20 weeks. The instructors as well as the assistant instructors were so knowledgeable, patient and helpful. Everyone was willing and eager to answer all of our questions that we could have had. I really loved the amount ...
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  • Susan Johnson
    Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online • Chicago
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    Oct 06, 2021
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    Business Management

    The education I have received from Evolve Cybersecurity Academy has been exemplary. The course has given me the ability to participate in cybersecurity competitions I never thought possible and to apply the knowledge I have learned in my current job as well as into the future. The staff, instructors and assistant instructors as well as fellow students within the cohort have all been supportive. They have all been a positive influence in my life. Thank you Evolve Cybersecurity Academy. 
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How much does Evolve Security Academy cost?

Evolve Security Academy costs around $13,950. On the lower end, some Evolve Security Academy courses like OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online) cost $5,250.

What courses does Evolve Security Academy teach?

Evolve Security Academy offers courses like Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Live-Online, OSCP Bootcamp (Live-Online).

Where does Evolve Security Academy have campuses?

Evolve Security Academy has in-person campuses in Chicago. Evolve Security Academy also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Evolve Security Academy worth it?

Evolve Security Academy hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 166 Evolve Security Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Evolve Security Academy on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Evolve Security Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 166 Evolve Security Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Evolve Security Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.86 out of 5.

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Is Evolve Security Academy accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Evolve Security Academy doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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