Associate Degree in Cybersecurity Specialist
Fox Valley Technical College
Key Information
Campus location
Appleton, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 9,803 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
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. This program will also provide you with background and hands-on experience in fraud detection, technical reporting, risk assessment, and server applications.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Technical Studies
- Ethical Hacking
- Information Assurance
- Network Essentials
- CCI: Computer Crime Investigation
- College Success: On Course
- Enterprise Client
- Network Infrastructure 1
- Linux Essentials - Just Enough Linux
- Windows Server
- Risk Assessment
- CCI: Basic Data Recovery
- IT Career Experience
- Operating Systems Security
- Linux
- Server Applications
- Security Monitoring and Operations
- Network Security
- Incident Response
- Scripting with Python
General Studies
- Math & Logic
- Written Communication
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
- Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
- Psychology of Human Relations
Program Outcome
- Conduct security testing.
- Analyze security data.
- Develop security documentation.
- Identify security strategies.
- Implement secure infrastructures.
- Mitigate risk.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Information Security Technologist.
- Information Security Analyst.
- Incident Response Specialist.
- Technology Risk Analyst.
- Cybersecurity Analyst.
- Cybersecurity Professional.
- Network Security Analyst.
- Security Technology Analyst.