Learn more about the growing cybersecurity scene in Los Angeles

• Courses and training
• Bootcamps and certifications
• Schools
• Jobs and salaries
• Program listings
• Related resources

While best known for Hollywood’s glitz and glam, several cybersecurity courses are available in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is rich with schools and training centers that offer cyber-related courses. They all provide hands-on training and let you apply the knowledge gathered to real-life situations.

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In addition, getting equipped with cybersecurity skills will draw employment opportunities. This is because energy and logistics companies are rapidly hiring cybersecurity personnel. 

This guide outlines cybersecurity courses, training, certifications, schools, and degrees available in Los Angeles. It also includes information about cybersecurity jobs, salaries, and companies in Los Angeles.

Cybersecurity courses and training available in Los Angeles

Cybersecurity is a dynamic field that requires constant adaptation and learning. One of the biggest challenges in the field is that the kinds of cybersecurity attacks and threats continue to change over time. 

There are many different cybersecurity course providers in Los Angeles, including courses at community colleges. 

• Los Angeles City College has a program called “certification-as-you-go” which means that the courses in the cybersecurity program are designed to prepare students to take CompTIA (a widely-recognized professional certification provider) as a culmination of the course. Course offerings include Cybersecurity concepts, network architecture, hardware and software, applications and systems, forensics, and beginning programming. These courses are offered online through a platform called Cengage Unlimited. Los Angeles City College is located at 855 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles.
• West Los Angeles College offers courses that prepare students to take the CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ industry certifications. The courses are offered through the computer science department. West Los Angeles College is located at 9000 Overland Ave, Culver City.
• Los Angeles also has several private course providers including General Assembly. General Assembly offers a free introductory course focused on the intersection of data science and cybersecurity. The Los Angeles campus is located at 360 E 2nd Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles.

Cybersecurity courses in Los Angeles are generally available in both self-paced online formats and more traditional in-person, campus-based formats. 

There is no shortage of course options and they range from free intro courses for people new to cybersecurity, all the way up to very specific certification prep courses which cost thousands of dollars and take several years to complete. 

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Cybersecurity bootcamps and certifications available in Los Angeles

Industry and professional certifications are a cornerstone of the cybersecurity workforce. Certifications available range from IT infrastructure and networking to offense cybersecurity (like penetration testing), and ethical hacking.

Bootcamps are also a new format of training and, as the name implies, they are used as short but intensive ways to get people up to speed and ready to join the workforce.

This section covers both the kinds of industry certs available as well as professional cybersecurity bootcamps.

• Certstaffix – CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) Training: This advanced training will teach you how to apply penetration testing methods. It runs for five days on the weekdays. The training is accessible in a live online class. It also has optional computer lab access at 355 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles. It costs $2,195 per person. 
•  Certstaffix – CompTIA Security+: This course is designed to teach to real-world scenarios. It runs for five days. The training is accessible in a live online class. It also has optional computer lab access at 355 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles. The on-site class costs  $2,195 per person. 
• Certstaffix – CISSP: During the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) course, you’ll learn security architecture & engineering, security and risk management, etc. It takes five days at $3,100 per person. The training is accessible in a live online class. It also has optional computer lab access at 355 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles. 
•  iDTech – Cybersecurity Lab: Encryption and Steganography: This iDTech Bootcamp is organized for kids between ages 13 and 18. You will learn how to use Python for data encryption and decryption. You’ll also develop security and analytical skills. The two-week program is based at the UCLA, Los Angeles campus. The price starts at $4,999.
• UCLA Extension Cybersecurity Bootcamp: This bootcamp is organized by the UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). It takes 24 weeks. The goal of the bootcamp is to train you to take certification exams for CEH (Certified Ethical Hacking) and CompTIA Security+. Bootcamp costs $52 per hour. You will also familiarize yourself with basic cybersecurity industry tools like Metasploit, Wireshark, etc. The bootcamp sessions are held at 1145 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles. Go here to apply. And check out more cybersecurity bootcamps that lead to industry certifications.
• The Cal Poly Extended Education Cyber Bootcamp: This bootcamp covers the offensive and defensive skills in cybersecurity. You’ll also learn security essentials and undergo security analyst training. The bootcamp goes for $14,995. There is a scholarship program available. The bootcamp runs for 12 weeks full-time and 26 weeks part-time and is available online.
• Loyola Marymount University: Loyola Marymount offers a certification in Cybersecurity. The program is offered on campus at 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Check admission requirements and find the application materials here.

Cybersecurity schools in Los Angeles

Various universities in LA offer cybersecurity courses and award degrees and certifications. Below is a sample list. Be sure to check out the Cybersecurity in California guide for complete school listings.  

University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USC)

• The school offers a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering. The course takes one-and-a-half to two years full-time. On the other hand, the part-time enrolment takes two and a half to three years to complete.
• The program can be taken on campus, online, or in a hybrid format. More info on course availability and format is available on the school’s site. The tuition for the program is $2,354 per credit and also requires additional fees. Financial aid is available.

Pacific States University

• Pacific State offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems program. You could also choose to earn a Master of Science Degree in Information Systems, which covers many cybersecurity-related topics.
• The tuition rate is at $300 per credit. The school also holds evening classes at 3424 Wilshire Blvd fl 12, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Application materials can be found on the school’s site.

Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC)

• LATTC runs an Associate of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems. The in-person program meets at 400 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015. 

West Los Angeles College

• This college offers an Associate of Science Degree in Computer Network and Security Management. It is a physical course of study at 9000 Overland Avenue – Culver City in Los Angeles County. The tuition fee for California residents is $46 per credit, while out-of-state residents pay $359. Here is a helpful breakdown of related fees. 

Cybersecurity jobs, salary, and companies in Los Angeles

Thanks in part to the availability of cybersecurity training, education, and degree programs in Los Angeles, there are also several cyber-related job opportunities. 

This list includes cybersecurity-specific firms with headquarters or offices in LAt such asCyberduo, TPX Communications, Resecurity Inc., Clearfuze Networks Inc., etc., but it also includes other kinds of tech, media, and finance companies headquartered in the region.

According to Cyberseek, cybersecurity jobs are in high demand in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, and their average annual salary range is provided below:

1. Software Developer – $123,541
2. Cybersecurity Consultant – $164,322
3. Cybersecurity Analyst – $148,736
4. Cybersecurity Manager – $143,268
5. Penetration & Vulnerability Tester – $123,744
6. Systems Engineer – $120,430
7. Senior Software Developer – $175,089
8. Network Engineer – $107,869
9.  IT Director – $144,116

There is a high level of cybersecurity job demand in Los Angeles according to CyberSeek. Likewise, there is a supply-demand 91 percent ratio of cybersecurity jobs in Los Angeles.

As many as these unfilled positions are, many in Los Angeles do not possess the requirements/certifications required. In short, the number of those with the certifications is small compared to the number of available job openings.

Cybersecurity will continue to be a pool for every intending tech personnel to jump into. Therefore, we have compiled this list of opportunities in Los Angeles to show you the way to go.

Cybersecurity program listings in Los Angeles

1. Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

   Los Angeles, California

   
   Program: Master of Laws (LLM) with a Specialization in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
   Credits: 12
   Cost per credit: $2,130
   Delivery Method: Campus
   Learn more: Program details

2. University of California, Los Angeles

   Los Angeles, California

   
   Program: Master of Legal Studies with Law & Technology Specialization
   Credits: 26
   Cost per credit: $2,398
   Delivery Method: Campus, Online, Hybrid
   Learn more: Program details

3. University of Southern California

   Los Angeles, California

   
   Program: Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering
   Credits: 28
   Cost per credit: $2,424
   Delivery Method: Campus, Online
   Learn more: Program details

4. University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law

   Los Angeles, California

   
   Program: Master of Laws (LLM) in Privacy Law and Cybersecurity
   Credits: 24
   Cost per credit: $5,096
   Delivery Method: Campus
   Learn more: Program details