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About the Course

The degree in Cybersecurity program prepares students to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. The program includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

Skills you Acquire

• communication skills
• management skills
• hands-on experience in security and risk management, asset security, security engineering, communication, and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security.
• Will complete many projects sharpening their knowledge, skills, and experience.

Why Study Cybersecurity

However, before diving into this program, it makes sense to make sure that pursuing a Cybersecurity degree is a good fit for you. Here are some of the reasons to consider pursuing a Cybersecurity degree:

• Cybersecurity specialists make a difference. Cybersecurity professionals use their training and skills to protect critical digital infrastructure and services.
• Cybersecurity job demand will continue to grow well into the future. The average annual growth in cybersecurity job demand, according to many employment sites, is about seven percent a year. That growth is expected to continue well into the future as the world only becomes more digitally interconnected.
• Cybersecurity is a dynamic job that is seldom boring. Between emerging threats and new technological innovations, cybersecurity is constantly changing, which means no boring days at the office.
• Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand. This means that finding a good job is easier than most other professions and that cybersecurity professionals are paid well.
• Cybersecurity is considered a top job in tech. Recently, different reports named Information Security Analyst as one of the top five jobs to have in tech. The ranking is based on earning potential and job demand. Other cybersecurity jobs follow similar trends.

Career Prospects

Earning a cybersecurity degree prepares students for careers with higher-than-average salaries in a growing field for their technical skills and knowledge. The rise of cyberattacks will likely fuel the continued demand for cybersecurity professionals. Cybersecurity professionals have become crucial across several major industries, including healthcare, finance, and business. Graduates with at least a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity often qualify for more job opportunities and higher salaries than applicants without this credential. Potential cybersecurity careers include

• Security Analyst;
• Computer Forensics Analyst;
• Security Architect;
• Cryptographer;
• Vulnerability Assessor;
• Security Engineer;
• Penetration Tester;
• Chief Information Security Officer;
• Security Consultant.