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Medium of studying
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Cybersecurity
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Westcliff University's Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity equips individuals with foundational knowledge in cyber threat mitigation through technical and business security practices. The program covers topics such as threat management, software security, cyber operations, digital forensics, and compliance, preparing graduates for careers in various organizations facing cyber threats.
Program Outline
Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity at Westcliff University
Degree Overview:
- Addresses current cyber-threats and best practices for their mitigation through technical and business security practices.
- Explores various cyber-attacks, incident response planning, disaster recovery procedures, security policy development, encryption methodologies, and security technologies.
- Equips individuals with foundational knowledge for protecting organizations from cyber threats.
Outline:
- Course Requirements (18 credit hours):
- CYB 400 Threat and Vulnerability Management (3 credit hours)
- CYB 401 Software and Systems Security (3 credit hours)
- CYB 402 Cyber Operations and Monitoring (3 credit hours)
- CYB 403 Digital Forensics and Incident Response (3 credit hours)
- CYB 404 Compliance and Assessment (3 credit hours)
- TECH 100 Introduction to Technology (3 credit hours)
- Content:
- Common cyber threats and attacks
- Social engineering attacks and mitigation strategies
- Physical and logical security threats
- Information-gathering tools and techniques
- Evaluating security technologies and tools
Careers:
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