The Cyber Security degree program will prepare students for employment as one of the many Cyber, Network, or Computer information security specialists needed in the information technology industry. Students will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully install, manage, and secure current Microsoft and Linux network operating systems. Additionally, students will learn how to evaluate network and data security risks, implement computer and network device security controls, utilize common ethical hacking tools and programs, perform security and data analysis, implement proper risk assessment procedures, and perform penetration testing. Students will also learn how to properly implement and manage a digital forensics audit of computer components, network devices, and data.

Courses taken in this degree program specifically relate to and will help prepare students for the following industry certifications exams; CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Linux+, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Server, and the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

• Install and administer current Windows client and server operating systems.
• Install and administer current Linux operating systems.
• Analyze network and data security risks and implement solutions.
• Apply cyber defense mechanisms to prepare a system to repel attacks.
• Demonstrate proper ethical hacking techniques.
• Identify policies, procedures, and tools used in digital forensics.
• Troubleshoot common personal computer hardware and software problems.