Cyber Security

Organizations process and store information on computers and networks and there is an increasing threat of cyber-attacks and security breaches of databases and networks. Sullivan University offers certificates, diplomas, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree programs.

Cyber Security Administration Certificate

Organizations increasingly process and store data and information on computers and networks. With the growing threat of cyber attacks or security breaches of organizational databases and network infrastructure, security graduates are expected to understand information security beyond simple terminology and concepts. The Cyber Security Administration Certificate program is a concentration in the Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology. This entry-level program provides the basic skills and techniques to secure software, hardware and networks. Students learn to securely configure and administer Windows and Linux servers, which are the common environments to protect and secure an organization’s critical information assets and business systems.

Cyber Security Professional Certificate

The need to protect electronic and physical property of organizations from intruders, potential theft and other compromising acts is considered paramount for the fast-paced global economy. The increase of mobile users, digital applications and data networks deepens the reliance on transmitted data and information through cyberspace. This growth requires the advanced study of information security as hackers constantly explore and exploit any new protective measures put in place by organizations. Cyber-attacks and digital spying are the top threats to national security, as sensitive information such as employee’s social security numbers, passwords and passcodes, network outages, computer viruses and other incidents threaten the security of many organizations.

The Cyber Security Professional Certificate program is a concentration in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program. This intermediate level program builds on technical skills that are needed to defend the enterprise environment and protect an organization, such as packet analysis, penetration testing, incident handling, and malware removal.

Associate of Science in Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree prepares students with the requisite skills to safeguard network systems against threats as students can design and enforce security protocols, manage accounts, configure routers, repair compromised networks, and uphold regulatory constraints in business settings. In addition to understanding security fundamentals, students also understudy data communication, networking, programming and basic management skills.  Graduates can work in several careers in the fields of security and network administration as network administrator, network security manager, computer security specialist and cyber security specialist.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

The demand for skilled cyber security professionals who can handle advanced network security design and disaster recovery is on the rise, as the incidences of corporate computer and network breaches increase. Job openings for network security experts are expected to grow beyond 10 percent through 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree is an in-depth education program with a broad-based curriculum to place graduates in successful cyber career positions.

Some of the acquired skills include those associated with network administration and security, computer networks, data communications, protecting electronic data through both offensive and defensive tactics, penetration testing, ethical issues, firewalls, security designs in Linux and Microsoft platforms, VPN as well as computer forensics. Some of the courses taken in network security program may qualify for certifications through professional organizations and vendors like CompTIA that meet industry-recognized standards. Overall, the degree equips students with advanced skillsets to design network security programs for a variety of organizations.

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