AI-Powered Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Break Into Cyber | No Tech Background Required
- Train on 20+ industry-standard cybersecurity tools
- Build a portfolio of projects based on real security scenarios
- Get 1:1 coaching, resume support, and interview practice
- Graduate job-ready for blue team, red team, and AI security roles
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+1-800-503-7505- Admission closesOct 17, 2026
- Program Duration16 Weeks (Part-Time)
- Learning FormatLive, Online, Interactive
Key Features
The Columbia Engineering Executive Education Edge
Completion certificate from Columbia Engineering Executive Education & Fullstack Academy
Join masterclasses led by Columbia Engineering faculty
Master the AI Skills Reshaping Cybersecurity
Learn from Fullstack Academy subject matter experts shaping the cybersecurity industry
Upskill to defend against prompt injection, deepfakes, and AI agent exploits
Built to Make You Job-Ready From Day One
Learn to defend networks, analyze malware, and test systems ethically
Apply your skills across 25+ hands-on labs, 10+ projects, and a capstone
Your Career Support System
Career coaching, resume support, and interview prep from day 1 to a year post-graduation
Build your network with 13,000+ Fullstack Academy alumni
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Career Opportunities
- Red Team Specialist
- AI Security Engineer
- Penetration Tester
Red Team Specialist
Simulates real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities before criminals can exploit them, using offensive techniques to test and strengthen an organization's defenses.
Essential Skills You Will Develop
- AI Augmented Threat Detection
- Offensive Security and Red Teaming
- Application and Web Security
- Risk and Compliance Awareness
- Vulnerability Assessment
- LLM Attack and Defense
- SIEM and Log Analysis
- Threat and Malware Analysis
- Agentic AI Security and Governance
- Ethical Hacking and Reconnaissance
- Operating Systems and Network Security
- SOC Operations and Incident Response
Earn Professional Certifications
You'll learn directly from industry experts working at the front lines of cybersecurity. Upon completing the AI-Powered Cybersecurity Bootcamp, you'll receive a certificate from Columbia Engineering Executive Education and Fullstack Academy.
- Graduate with a credential employers recognize
- Add the digital certificate to your resume and LinkedIn
Program Curriculum
Learn AI-powered cybersecurity with Columbia Engineering Executive Education in this live online bootcamp. Gain skills in network security, SOC operations, ethical hacking, and AI red teaming, master 20+ industry tools, and complete 25+ labs, real-world projects, and a capstone.
- Operating Systems & Networking EssentialsBuild a strong foundation in Windows, Linux, and system administration, covering file systems, permissions, PowerShell, TCP/IP, DNS, subnetting, Wireshark, cryptography, and wireless security.
- Introduction to Anti-PhishingExplore how enterprises secure their infrastructure using firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, zero trust, SIEM, MFA, SSO, Active Directory, and Kerberos.
- Enterprise Infrastructure SecurityIdentify and remediate vulnerabilities across the OWASP Top 10 while practicing attacks such as SQL injection and XSS with Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Metasploit.
- Application Security, Vulnerability Management, and Cyber ResilienceUnderstand how LLMs, RAG, and AI agents work, build an AI assistant, and explore threats such as prompt injection, jailbreaks, and data leakage.
- AI-Powered Blue Team Strategies: Detection, Response, & AutomationApply AI to strengthen threat detection, alert triage, incident response, anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, SIEM, SOAR, and automated threat hunting.
- Ransomware & Malware AnalysisAnalyze the ransomware lifecycle and real malware samples using static and dynamic analysis techniques, supported by tools such as VirusTotal and Cuckoo Sandbox.
- Ethical Hacking: From Recon to EnumerationDevelop an attacker’s perspective by practicing OSINT, reconnaissance, Google dorks, DNS analysis, network scanning, and enumeration with tools such as Nmap.
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)Master vulnerability assessment, CVSS scoring, and penetration testing methodologies while exploring exploitation, DoS techniques, and cloud misconfigurations.
- AI-Enhanced Red Team Tactics: Exploitation to Post-ExploitationExplore how AI can accelerate reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation while examining emerging threats such as jailbreaks, deepfakes, and model manipulation.
- Capstone Project: Real-World Scenarios in Cyber, Red/Blue Teams & AIApply your cybersecurity and AI skills across realistic offensive and defensive scenarios, including securing file storage, remediating vulnerabilities, investigating threats, and hardening Active Directory.
ELECTIVES
- AI Cybersecurity Workshop SeriesFour live, hands-on workshops covering AI foundations for security professionals, SOC operations with AI copilots and agentic automation, vulnerability assessment using industry scanners, and attacking and securing autonomous AI agents in a sandbox.
- Academic Masterclasses Led by Columbia Engineering FacultyAttend a quarterly live masterclass led by Columbia Engineering faculty to explore emerging cybersecurity research, technologies, and threat developments, while gaining expert perspectives on evolving attack methods and real-world defense practices.
20+ Tools Covered
Program Advisor
Sean Wiggins
Executive Director of Columbia Video NetworkDirects remote and hybrid curricular offerings across the video network. Specializes in human-centered instructional design, faculty development, and teaching innovation. Collaborates with industry and academic partners to develop programs focused on emerging technologies.
Lauren Eisenhart
Cyber Security Officer, Ex-CIASpent 18+ years inside the intelligence community, leading threat detection and incident response teams at the Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense Information Systems Agency, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Now teaches malware forensics and red team, blue team tactics.
Joshua Mann
SIEM Operations Lead, Network Security & ComplianceA cybersecurity specialist with 11+ years of experience, skilled in managing SIEM platforms including Splunk, IBM QRadar, and LogRhythm. Experienced in incident response, network operations, and compliance with ISO 27001, NIST 800, and HIPAA standards.
Program Trainers
Julie Clavier
15+ Years Exp in CyberCybersecurity Leader & Instructor
Justin Carr
10+ Years Experience in CyberCyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Presley Kay
9+ Years in Cybersecurity & ITLead Industrial Cybersecurity Analyst
Still have questions?
Our dedicated team is prepared to answer them.
Hear it from our Alumni
- LinkedIn profile of Tyler Blocker
Tyler Blocker
IT Asset Management Technician at Samsung"When I was younger, I was intimidated by IT and told myself that it would be boring, but boy was I wrong. The hands-on simulations and team projects allowed me to apply my knowledge in many different aspects. It was like a revelation to myself that I can do this, and be successful." - (Review for Fullstack Academy's Cybersecurity curriculum)
- LinkedIn profile of Carnesia Jackson
Carnesia Jackson
System Support Specialist at Coast Professional, Inc."Cybersecurity Bootcamp has enabled me to not only learn a variety of programs and their purpose, but it has also prepared me for real-world application of parsing data and identifying suspicious activity." - (Review for Fullstack Academy's Cybersecurity curriculum)
- LinkedIn profile of Chad Sider
Chad Sider
Information Technology Help Desk Technician at ParaTech LLC"Initially, it felt overwhelming, but I learned to tackle each section methodically, which turned the challenge into a rewarding growth opportunity." - (Review for Fullstack Academy's Cybersecurity curriculum)
Total Program Fee
$ 11,995
Pay in Installments
You can pay monthly installments using Climb. These plans are offered with low APR and no hidden fees.
Program Cohorts
- Limited seats Left
Cybersecurity Bootcamp (Part Time) - Dec 2026
14 Dec, 2026 - 19 May, 2027
WeekdayMWTh
18:30 - 21:30 CST
Induction on 16 Oct, 2026
Who Is This Program For?
- Non-Tech Professionals
- Recent Graduates
- Tech Professionals Upskilling
- Emerging Cybersecurity Professionals
Eligibility Criteria
- Eagerness to learn cybersecurity and AI concepts
- Willingness to pick up scripting and command-line basics
- Professional work experience is valued but not required
How To Apply
- 1Submit Application
Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program
- 2Reserve Your Seat
An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application
- 3Start Learning
Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks
Start Application
Career Support
Career Assistance
During your bootcamp and for a full year after your graduation, you can access the Fullstack Academy Career Success Program to help achieve your desired career outcomes.
1:1 career coaching and interview prep
Access to a curated career success platform
Career success workshops & career practicum lessons
Alumni panels, guest lectures, and other industry events
Demand For Program
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing technology fields in the U.S., and artificial intelligence is reshaping how security teams work.
Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 21% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
AI is changing both sides of the fight. Attackers use it to find vulnerabilities, automate attacks, and craft convincing social-engineering campaigns. Defenders use it to detect threats, investigate incidents, and respond faster.
Employers are feeling the gap: 41% of cybersecurity professionals name AI as their most pressing skills need, ahead of every other area. (Source: ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, 2025)
That gap is the opportunity, for professionals fluent in both security fundamentals and AI-enabled defense.
Demand For Program
Know More About This Program
The AI-Powered Cybersecurity Bootcamp is a 16-week, part-time, live online bootcamp from Columbia Engineering Executive Education in collaboration with Fullstack Academy. It is designed for graduates and professionals looking to build expertise in cybersecurity and AI.
You learn live alongside a dedicated cohort. The curriculum covers cybersecurity fundamentals, AI-powered defense, and offensive security, preparing you for roles across security operations, ethical hacking, and AI security.
Learn From a University-Backed Program
- Join live masterclasses led by Columbia Engineering faculty, at no additional cost
- Earn a certificate from Columbia Engineering Executive Education and Fullstack Academy
Build a Portfolio That Proves Your Cybersecurity Skills
- Complete 10+ hands-on projects spanning blue team, red team, malware analysis, and AI security
- Apply your skills to a real-world capstone covering offensive and defensive security scenarios
Master Skills Where Cybersecurity Meets AI
- Work with 20+ industry tools, including Splunk, Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, and Microsoft Sentinel
- Join four live workshops on AI foundations, AI-augmented SOC, vulnerability assessment, and agentic AI security
Get Career Support Beyond the Bootcamp
- Access 1:1 career coaching, resume support, and curated job leads
- Continue receiving career support for 12 months after the bootcamp, alongside access to a 13,000+ Fullstack alumni network
Program FAQs
This bootcamp covers cybersecurity fundamentals, from operating systems and networking to identity, SIEM, and application security, with no prior experience required. From there, AI is applied across defense and offense, spanning SOC operations, incident response, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and LLM and AI agent security. Everything is practiced across 100+ labs, 10+ projects, four live workshops, and a capstone that leaves you job-ready for blue team, red team, and AI security roles.
About Columbia Engineering Executive Education Partnership
Columbia Engineering Executive Education offers customized online bootcamps designed to upskill working professionals and help organizations achieve their strategic goals. The institution addresses the evolving demands of today’s technology landscape by preparing future engineering leaders and fostering technical expertise across industries.
In collaboration with Fullstack Academy, Columbia Engineering Executive Education offers immersive technology bootcamps designed to equip learners with practical, industry-relevant skills through live online instruction, hands-on projects, and career-focused support. The bootcamp combines applied learning with a collaborative educational experience to help learners build capabilities for today’s evolving technology landscape.