Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester

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Cybersecurity Professional Penetration Tester

Penetration Testing. Providing Strong Cybersecurity Infrastructure.

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Divergence Academy is the very first institute bringing programs at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Students graduate with sought-after knowledge, priming them for careers as tier 1 security engineers, threat analysts, and pen testers.

Student experience

Our comprehensive course is 400 hours in duration and can be completed in two different schedules: 10 weeks from Mon to Fri between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 20 weeks from Mon to Fri between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Expert-Led Instruction That Gets You Job-Ready: Become an elite ethical hacker. Gain skills and collaborate with leading professionals through lectures, research exercises, and real-world simulations.
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Exclusive Access to Leaders in Security: Our program offers countless opportunities to learn and engage with security professionals from around the world through guest speakers, alumni gatherings, and topical community events.
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Gain a Valuable Professional Network: Transform and grow your career alongside peers (and potential collaborators) on campus and in our Connected Classroom. The DA community is a priceless resource — just ask our alumni.

Course details

Virtualization and Cloud: Get acquainted with Server architecture, storage, security, networking, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. Move the components of the server infrastructure into the Cloud via Virtualization, Additional security, Deployment, Operations and automation.
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Wired and Wireless Networking: Learn Information Technology network foundations to work better with security practitioners. This module covers newer hardware, cloud computing best practices, service models, and hands-on troubleshooting of small, medium, and large simulated networks for network resiliency.
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Security and Pentesting: Install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. In addition – plan and scope an assessment, understand legal and compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, analyze data, and effectively report and communicate results.

Certifications: By the end of this course you will have the skills needed to acquire the CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Pentest+.

Prerequisites: High School diploma or GED®. Must complete our Cyber Tech Prep prior to program start.

Instructors

Our instructors represent the brightest professionals from companies like Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Sabre. They bring in-depth experience from the field to the classroom each day, providing invaluable insights into succeeding on the job.
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Shane Walker

James Anderson

Bret Harder

Xerxes Cama

Logan Hillard

Career support

Strategy and Accountability: Our Career Services team works with you to individualize your path to a new career. Stay on track and motivated from the first day of class!
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Resume Review: Learn how to design and tailor your resume to land the career you are looking for. Remember: every word counts.
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LinkedIn Optimization: LinkedIn profiles are now mandatory extensions of our resumes. Setting up a thoughtful, well-written profile is the make or break for many inquiring employers. Using industry tips and tricks, we’ll work with you to spruce up yours.
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Interview Preparation: Set up mock interviews to nail the real thing. Learn to develop effective interview strategies, get detailed feedback, and reduce stress before actual interviews.
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Networking Opportunities: Learn how to navigate uncharted networking waters, tap into our expanding Divergence Alumni network, and watch your support and contacts grow!

Admission process

Step 1

Apply

Let's talk through it: your background, chosen path, weekday or weekend schedule, funding options, and more. Schedule an appointment with our Admissions Team.

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Step 2

Tech prep courses

Curious folks, we will not make you wait to get started on your learning journey. You'll be enrolled from the get-go in either Data or Cyber Tech Prep. Each provides valuable resources to help our future data scientists or ethical hackers prep for the first day of class.

Step 3

Decision

Congrats! Your funding has been verified and you are accepted into the program. Be on the lookout for a personalized Acceptance Letter via e-mail. You can always call us at 833-DIVERGE

Step 4

Orientation

Experiencing first day jitters? Here's how we can help.
A week before your program starts, our Community Manager will get you onboarded to the learning platform, walk you through TWC enrollment paperwork, and connect you with future classmates.