Bachelor of Science Completion in Cybersecurity - Online
Winter Park, USA
DURATION
52 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 33,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* $550 per credit hour
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Introduction
The Cybersecurity program prepares information security professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to protect systems and information against an evolving landscape of potential hazards. The program extends an introduction to technology and its use in the information technology industry and builds to prepare you to apply information security standards and practices to a variety of data systems. You will gain experience with the basics and complexities of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, server virtualization, and containers. You will then explore how to apply this knowledge to develop a comprehensive information security program plan. Through close study of vulnerability assessments, threat detection, incident response, recovery plans, information assurance, and compliance with applicable rules, the curriculum will equip you to execute hands-on projects that reinforce your technical skills and their implementation across practical systems and scenarios.
Objective
Our goal is to provide you with knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for entry-level industry positions in the field of cybersecurity. In addition to gaining a foundational understanding of security planning, implementation, and system life cycles, you will understand how to identify threats, respond to incidents, and protect information assets. While building your technical proficiency, your education will help you develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that will contribute to lifelong learning, providing you with tools to help sustain a long and productive professional career in the cybersecurity and information technology industries.
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Curriculum
Course Highlights
- Network Security and Software - Students will learn how to secure and validate networks against threats and attacks, identify and respond to instances of malicious network access, and operate the tools and software used to maintain network integrity.
- Securing Systems and Data - Students will examine the challenges and professional workflows that each requires to successfully safeguard data from malicious sources, respond to threats, and recover from disasters.
Please note: The first half of the Cybersecurity degree program is comprised of Information Technology associate courses that will give you key knowledge and skills in the IT field.
Courses
Month 1
- CYB3011 Introduction to Cryptography, 3.0 Credit Hours
- ENC3110 Technical Writing, 4.0 Credit Hours
Month 2
- CYB3215 Identity and Access Management, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 3
- CYB3311 Security Compliance and Privacy, 3.0 Credit Hours
- CYB3355 Threat Intelligence and Defense, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 4
- CYB349 Project and Portfolio IV: Cybersecurity, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 5
- CTI4001 Network Security and Software, 4.0 Credit Hours
Month 6
- CTI3933 Securing Systems and Data, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 7
- CYB3612 Software Security, 3.0 Credit Hours
- STA3026 Statistics, 4.0 Credit Hours
Month 8
- CYB359 Project and Portfolio V: Cybersecurity, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 9
- CYB3841 Information Assurance and Compliance, 3.0 Credit Hours
- HUM302 Cultural Studies, 4.0 Credit Hours
Month 10
- CYB4381 Threat Protection and Testing, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 11
- CYB4781 Cyber Crime and Incident Response, 4.0 Credit Hours
Month 12
- CYB469 Project and Portfolio VI: Cybersecurity, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 13
- CYB479 Project and Portfolio VII: Cybersecurity, 3.0 Credit Hours
- CRR4000 Career Readiness, 4.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 60
Rankings
Best Cybersecurity Education Provider (Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science Degree Program | Silver Globee Winner) – Cybersecurity World Awards, 2023
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