BAS in Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Bismarck State College
This program provides a solid cybersecurity foundation for information technology tasks, focusing on best practices to implement, administer, and secure data technologies.
What You'll Learn
ā¢ Design, implement, and manage network security architectures to defend against cyber threats ā¢ Conduct penetration testing and ethical hacking exercises to identify system vulnerabilities ā¢ Perform digital forensics investigations and incident response procedures for security breaches ā¢ Apply cryptography principles and secure coding practices to protect sensitive data and applications
Typical Courses
1. Network Security 2. Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing 3. Digital Forensics & Incident Response 4. Cryptography & Secure Coding 5. Operating Systems Security (Windows & Linux) 6. Cybersecurity Law, Policy & Ethics
Career Paths
1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst 3. Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker 4. Information Security Manager
Cybersecurity Analyst: $102,000 Security Engineer: $115,000 Penetration Tester: $108,000 Information Security Manager: $128,000