SmartNextGenEd Cyber Security Bootcamp
An immersive, instructor‑led Cyber Security Bootcamp featuring 55+ hands‑on labs, 30 real‑world projects, and a capstone designed to fast‑track you into roles l...
An immersive, instructor‑led Cyber Security Bootcamp featuring 55+ hands‑on labs, 30 real‑world projects, and a capstone designed to fast‑track you into roles l...
The SmartNextGenEd Cyber Security Bootcamp is a comprehensive, career‑focused program built by industry experts to equip you with foundational and advanced skills in host‑based security, network defense, identity and access management, cryptography, security assessment and testing, security operations, and application security. You’ll complete over 55 hands‑on labs and 30 practical projects—culminating in a capstone that synthesizes everything you’ve learned. In addition, a dedicated module prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ exam, and our career services team guides you on resume building, interview prep, and job search strategies to help you secure your first cybersecurity role.
- Introduction
- Fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
- Introduction to AI and Machine Learning
- Machine Learning Algorithms: Empowering Cyber Security Professionals
- Deep Learning Frameworks and Evaluation Metrics: Empowering Cyber Security Professionals
- AI in Cyber Security
- The Difference between AI, Machine learning and Deep Learning
- Bias, Fairness, and Ethical Considerations in AI
- Bias in Artificial Intelligence: A Real-World Example
- Supervised, Unsupervised, and Reinforcement Learning
- A Beginner's Guide to Supervised Learning in Machine Learning
- Unsupervised Learning: Unlocking Hidden Patterns in Data
- Reinforcement Learning: A Journey of Exploration and Optimization in Cybersecurity
- Comparison of Learning Paradigms: Supervised, Unsupervised, and Reinforcement Learning
- AI Algorithms and Their Applications in Cybersecurity.
- Machine Learning Techniques Applied to Cyber Security
- How AI is Changing the Cybersecurity Landscape
- Key Banking Cybersecurity Developments for 2023
- The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Cybersecurity
- Lesson 1: Wrap-up Quiz
0:20:0- Introduction
- Cyber Background
- What Is Cybersecurity?
- Cybersecurity Roles and Careers
- Cybersecurity Specializations
- Cybersecurity Best Practices
- Mini-Project: Getting Started in Cybersecurity
- Mini-Project: Exploring Cybersecurity Organizations
- Vocabulary and Acronyms
- Essential Cybersecurity Terms You Should Know
- A Comprehensive List of Cybersecurity Vocabulary
- Introduction to Operating System Concepts
- Introduction to Operating System Concepts
- Advanced Operating System Concepts
- Recap and Knowledge Check
- Lesson 2: Wrap-up Quiz
0:20:0- Introduction
- The CIA Triad: Three-Legged Stool
- What Is the CIA Triad?
- Keeping CIA in Balance
- Mini-Project: CIA Reflection
- Threat Actor Types and Attributes
- Cyber Kill Chain
- Intro to the Cyber Kill Chain: Seven Stages
- Mapping Defenses Using the Cyber Kill Chain
- Mini-Project: Intro to the Cyber Kill Chain
- Ethical Hacking
- What is Ethical Hacking?
- Exploring Red vs. Blue Team Skills
- Mini-Project: Red Team vs. Blue Team
- Using Linux and Unix
- Unix Essential Training
- Intro to CompTIA Security+ Certification
- How to Pass Your CompTIA Security+ Exam?
- Exam Prep Tips from Past Cybersecurity Students
- Study Plan for The CompTIA Security+ Exam
- Recap and Knowledge Check
- Lesson 3: Wrap-up Quiz
0:20:0- Introduction
- Leveraging AI for Anomaly Detection and Intrusion Detection
- Introduction to AI-Driven Anomaly Detection Techniques
- Machine Learning Algorithms for Intrusion Detection
- Three Ideal Scenarios for Anomaly Detection with Machine Learning
- Evaluating and Fine-Tuning AI-Based Intrusion Detection Systems
- AI-Powered Threat Intelligence and Real-Time Incident Response.
- Evolution of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Practice
- Understanding AI in Threat Tntelligence and Incident Response
- AI-Powered Data Processing for Threat Identification
- Real-time Incident Detection Using AI-Driven Techniques
- How AI Powered Incident Detection Monitors Your Network Efficiently
- Incident Containment and Mitigation with AI-Based Tools
- AI-Driven Automation and Orchestration in Security Operations
- Introduction to AI-Driven Automation and Orchestration
- Optimizing Routine Cybersecurity Tasks with AI Automation
- Integrating Security Tools Through AI-Based Orchestration
- Enhancing Collaboration and Response Efficiency with AI-Driven Orchestration
- How AI & Security Automation Can Improve a Company’s Cyber Resilience
- Creating Your Job Search Strategy
- Effective Job Search Fundamentals
- Improving your Job Search Mindset
- Founders share the 10 biggest mistakes job applicants make
- Lesson 4: Wrap-up Quiz
0:20:0- Introduction
- Social Engineering
- Phishing & Waterhole Attacks
- Impersonation
- Dumpster Diving
- Shoulder Surfing
- Hoaxes
- Spam
- Mini-Project: Social Engineering
- Attack Types
- An Overview of Malware
- What is Ransomware?
- Rootkits
- Spyware & Bloatware
- Mini-Project: Cybersecurity Malware Incident
- Botnet Definition: What Is a Botnet and How Does It Work?
- Password Attacks
- Adversarial Artificial Intelligence
- Supply Chain Attacks: Examples and Countermeasures
- Supply Chain Attacks
- Cryptographic Attacks
- Memory Injections
- Malicious Updates
- Hardware Vulnerabilities
- Mini-Project: Analyzing Bots and Botnets
- Lesson 5: Wrap-up Quiz
0:20:0- Introduction
- Operating System Hardening
- 8-Step Hardening Checklist for Windows and Linux Servers
- Microsoft Windows Hardening
- Windows 10 Hardening
- How to harden Windows workstations and servers from attack
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Overview
- Advanced Hardening Concepts
- Linux Security and Hardening Essential Training
- System Patching
- What is Patch Management and Why is it Important?
- Patch Management and Vulnerability Management
- Virtualization Technology
- Virtualized Security Best Practices
- Benefits of Virtualization
- 9 things you shouldn’t virtualize
- Virtualization Vulnerabilities
- Lesson 6: Wrap-up Quiz
0:20:0- Introduction
- Your Elevator Pitch
- How to Create an Elevator Pitch with Examples
- How to Give an Elevator Pitch with Examples
- How to Create a Personal Elevator Pitch
- Create your Personal Pitch
- Your LinkedIn Profile
- The 31 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers
- 10 LinkedIn Profile Summaries That We Love (And How to Boost Your Own)
- LinkedIn Checklist
- Introduction
- Network Technologies and Models
- Introduction to Networking
- Mini-Project: Network-Based Cybersecurity Incident
- Nmap Security Scanning
- What is TCP/IP?
- The TCP/IP Model
- Use Common Windows TCP/IP Utilities
- Calculating IPv4 Subnets and Hosts
- Securing TCP/IP Networks
- Cryptography and TLS
- Learning SSL/TLS
- Secure Protocols
- Mini-Project: Exploring FTP Security
- Network Attacks
- Cyber Attack Vectors
- Bluejacking and Bluesnarfing
- Wireless Jamming
- RFID and NFC Attacks
- Mini-Project: Hacking RFID and NFC
- MAC Flooding and Cloning
- DNS Attacks
- Denial of Service
- Email Security
- Lesson 8: Wrap-up Quiz
0:20:0- Introduction
- Firewalls, IoT, and Embedded Systems
- What is a Firewall?
00:05:38- What is IoT?
- Embedded Systems Constraints
- Mini-Project: IoT Security Challenges
- Network Devices
- Load Balancing vs Server Clustering: Understand the Difference
- Resiliency vs Redundancy: What’s the Difference?
- What is a VPN?
- Virtual private Networks
- SD-WAN vs. VPN: All You Need to Know
- Port Security
- Network Appliances
- Network Access Control
- Mini-Project: Network Access Control
- What is an Intrusion Prevention System?
- Wireless and Cloud
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Infrastructures
- Other Infrastructure Concepts
- Mini-Project: Cloud Architecture
- Lesson 9: Wrap-up Quiz
0:20:0No prior IT or cybersecurity experience required—ideal for beginners
Basic computer literacy (navigating desktops/web environment)
Reliable internet access and a laptop or PC capable of running cybersecurity tools
A willingness to commit sufficient self-study time—typically 10–15 hours per week for best progress
Understand and apply cybersecurity fundamentals: CIA triad, access control, authentication, threat actors, and defensive posture.
Write and use Python scripts for security automation and defensive analysis.
Perform network defense strategies, including firewall configuration, routing security, and intrusion detection.
Conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing to identify system vulnerabilities.
Apply digital forensics techniques to investigate incidents and reconstruct breach events.
Prep effectively for industry certifications like CompTIA Security+ and PenTest+.
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Last Updated
Aug 12, 2025
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99+
language
English
Duration
10h++Level
beginner
Expiry period
Lifetime
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99+ Students
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