Earn your online degree in Cybersecurity
Focus your online BS in Computer Information Technology with a Concentration in Network Cybersecurity. This concentration exposes students to the challenges of planning, coordinating and maintaining the information security of organizations small and large.
The level of responsibility placed on computer security specialists has increased in recent years, as cyber attacks have become more sophisticated. By specializing in this area of IT, you’ll participate in practical, interactive course work that covers the analytical and technical skills necessary to educate workers about security, install critical software, monitor networks and respond to cyber attacks. You will learn how to address issues and assess the threats to business systems in public and private companies, government and municipal agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Why study Cybersecurity online at SNHU?
Coupled with business course work that provides a solid groundwork to grow a career on, the Concentration in Cybersecurity gives career-oriented individuals a breadth knowledge found only in focused IT programs. Classes are offered online and on campus, and the curriculum is developed and taught by practicing experts in the IT field. The program includes classes in UNIX and LINUX operating systems, cybersecurity and information assurance and web server design. You’ll gain expertise in:
- Networks and Systems Engineering
- Cyber Risk Analysis and Incident Response
- Vulnerability Detection and Assessment
Careers for Cybersecurity degrees
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs available for network and computer systems administrators is expected to increase by 28 percent from 2010 to 2020. As cyber attacks become more and more sophisticated, the need for and the responsibilities of computer security specialists have increased, and will continue to do so. A BS in Computer Information Technology that concentrates on cybersecurity will position you well for a career in these fields, including:
- Information systems security administrators
- Cybersecurity software engineers
- Digital forensics experts
- Security policy analysts
- Chief security officers
Cybersecurity Concentration Courses
IT 251 Intro to UNIX/LINUX Operating System
IT 370 Web Server Design
IT 380 Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
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