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From coffee machines to cars, you see automation everywhere! Practically every device is now ‘smart’ – the devices are all connected to the internet. It is a no-brainer that businesses are investing billions into automating their processes with these smart devices. As automation thrives, the larger is the risk of bad actors gaining backdoor access to business systems. Businesses are finding it increasingly hard to find certified cybersecurity professionals. Our well-structured programs offer to bridge the huge talent gap.

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Businesses are finding it increasingly hard to find certified cybersecurity professionals.

Bachelor of Science in Network Administration & Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science in Network Administration & Cybersecurity

Combine network administration with cybersecurity defense for in-demand hybrid IT roles.

Credits: 120 Tuition: $357 / credit Courses: 40

New Jobs = 331,500 (Source)

Skills you will learn

Cloud Integration Infrastructure Design Penetration Testing Security Auditing Security Operations Threat Intelligence

Career Paths

Cloud Engineer IT Consultant Network Administrator Security Analyst SOC Engineer Systems Analyst
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Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management

Lead security programs and manage enterprise risk across modern organizations.

Credits: 36 Tuition: $648 / credit Courses: 12

New Jobs = 667,100 (Source)

Skills you will learn

Governance Risk Management Security Operations Threat Intelligence

Career Paths

CISO Compliance Officer Security Analyst Security Manager
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Cybersecurity Best Practices Certificate

Cybersecurity Best Practices Certificate

Focused certificate covering cybersecurity best practices for working professionals.

Credits: 9 Tuition: $985 / credit Courses: 3

Skills you will learn

Network Defense Security Operations Threat Intelligence

Career Paths

Security Analyst SOC Engineer
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Information Security Professional Practices Certificate

Information Security Professional Practices Certificate

Professional practices for information security analysts and auditors.

Credits: 9 Tuition: $985 / credit Courses: 3

Skills you will learn

Governance Risk Management Security Auditing

Career Paths

Compliance Officer Security Analyst
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Enterprise Information Security Certificate

Enterprise Information Security Certificate

Enterprise-scale information security planning and program management.

Credits: 9 Tuition: $985 / credit Courses: 3

Skills you will learn

Governance Risk Management Security Operations

Career Paths

CISO Security Manager
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Doctorate of Information Assurance

Doctorate of Information Assurance

Doctoral program in information assurance and advanced security research.

Credits: 62 Tuition: $1,084 / credit Courses: 21

New Jobs = 182,800 (Source)

Skills you will learn

Governance Research Methods Threat Intelligence

Career Paths

CISO Consultant Research Scientist
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