138 Cybersecurity Preparatory Programs

Are you a technology buff? Are you always looking at the latest, greatest products to hit the market? Do you enjoy learning and problem-solving? Our Associate in Applied Science degree is designed for students interested in areas such as systems security analysis, countermeasures, cloud-based computing and systems, and platforms and network technologies.

Cybersecurity has become a major concern for organizations and individuals who utilize computers. With the Cybersecurity degree from Jamestown Community College, you can transfer to a four-year institution and major in cybersecurity or computer science. Career opportunities include corporations or law enforcement agencies investigating cyber crimes, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures.

The Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics program prepares students for entry-level employment in cybersecurity and computer forensics careers including cyber incident and response, vulnerability detection and assessment analysis, computer forensic analyst, and computer forensics investigator.

The Applied Cyber Security Foundation Degree program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to combat modern cyber adversarial. The program is unique in that it focuses not only on traditional cyber security principles but also incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to enhance cyber security strategies and understand, analyse and develop threat intelligence and threat modelling strategies. Students will learn to analyse data and develop algorithms to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber-attacks.

The HNC Applied Cyber Security program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to combat modern cyber adversarial. The program is unique in that it focuses not only on traditional cyber security principles but also incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to enhance cyber security strategies and understand, analyse and develop threat intelligence and threat modelling strategies.

The Information Systems: Information Security Certificate will give the students the basic skills needed in Computer and Information Security. The focus on Cyber Security will provide students with the basic skills needed for an entry-level career in Cyber Security. The courses provide an overview of the entire field. Topics covered will include Cisco Networking, Windows Operating System security, Linux security, Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Security policies and procedures, Web security, and building a secure computer network. This program also maps to the California Community Colleges IT Technician pathway and C-ID state-approved model curriculum.

Cyber Security is an ever-evolving field with opportunities waiting for everyone with the interest to learn more and develop their skills in this interesting and demanding topic. This program will show the basic steps most hackers would go through while compromising the victim’s computers and it will define some interesting known and less-known attack vectors and protections against them.

This program will provide students with a strong foundation needed in Cyber Defense. The program will focus on established methodologies in cyber defense. It will provide students with applicable skills in Windows and Linux operating systems security and administration, secure network design and implementation, web security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, risk assessment, management and mitigation techniques, and security policy/standards used to appropriately defend the various domains of information security to control access and reduce organizational risk.

The Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies will give you all you need to develop your specialist knowledge and skills in key areas such as networking, security, and web design. In your first year, you'll discover more about innovation and programming and you'll also develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research, and analysis which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.

Centennial College's Cybersecurity program is a one-year Graduate Certificate program designed to address the industry's increasing demand for well-educated security professionals in the public and private sectors. This graduate certificate program will educate you on how to protect computers, applications, and networks from unauthorized and malicious users or software. This School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science program will cover key cybersecurity concepts including Cryptography, Cyber Forensics, and Network Security. In addition to the core foundational courses, this program will cover Mobile Network Security and Cloud Security as well as ethical hacking techniques and tools. This Cybersecurity program will also address supporting concepts of information system security that are integral parts of the cybersecurity. To enhance your applied learning experience, current IT security tools, policies, and techniques will be taught in a modern cybersecurity lab established in collaboration with our industry partners.

Increased cybersecurity threats and new homeland security policies have produced a growing national demand for cybersecurity professionals with knowledge of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, intrusion testing, vulnerability assessment, and computer forensics. In addition, the growth of universal and mobile computing requires new approaches to information security and the protection of information systems from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. The Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics program prepares students for entry-level employment in cybersecurity and computer forensics careers including cyber incident and response, vulnerability detection and assessment analysis, computer forensic analyst, and computer forensics investigator.

Cybersecurity, including computer and information systems security, is a rapidly growing field. With a Cybersecurity Specialists degree, you’ll monitor and implement security measures to protect an organization’s computer network(s) and systems. You’ll learn how to ensure that appropriate security controls are in place to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure, as well as, how to respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

The current digital transition of companies is bringing significant changes to information systems (security, data access, cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence) and new uses of IT (BYOD, teleworking, etc.). The CESI engineer uses his technical and scientific skills in this environment to successfully carry out IT projects that meet these new requirements.

North Central State College's Cyber Security degree is a great starting point for a successful and exciting career in Information Technology ‐ Cyber Security.

The Cyber Security Technology program prepares students for a future in the cybersecurity field. The program gives students a firm foundation in computer and network operations while training in digital forensics, firewall security, intrusion detection, and security assessment.