Day0 Institute

The Day0 Cybersecurity Analyst Bootcamp has been a very pleasant experience for me since I began several months ago.  Aside from being self-paced, the instructional pace is very accessible to those new to the field (the fundamentals section is effective for catching up those with no software experience whatsoever and a helpful refresh for those with some experience).  The lectures are concise and well-summarized, rich with real world examples to aid understanding.  The quiz format highlights key concepts and students are reminded to review terms beyond what is asked in the quizzes in preparation for the CompTIA+ Security exam, so all the learning materials are at the student's fingertips.  The advanced course goes over more specific concepts and is noticeably more challenging, but retains the familiar and effective learning format.  After this, the lab series is a well-designed section which gives the learner the opportunity to apply previously-taught concepts in hands on format with tutorials meant to be watched after completion to check for understanding; this I found particularly effective and fun.  To round out the experience, the connection with mentor experts in the field has been very useful to get past the stick points we all run into sooner or later.  Awesome course and a bargain for the price of enrollment!

When I started back in March, I didn't know what I was getting myself into. The material was straight forward and easy to follow along for the most part. However, I faced a fair share of challenges along the way and even considered quitting due to hardships. I'll admit it wasn't easy to stay focused, but then I remembered why I signed up. My why became the motivating factor which led me keep going while pushing beyond my comfort zone. Now, I'm saying it's going to be a cake walk. You get what you put in. If you're still undecided, I would highly recommend giving Day0 a go—it was the best decision I ever made.