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BS in IT - Cybersecurity and Forensics

National American University

Location
Rapid City, SD
Format
Online
Cost/Year
$66,600
Job Growth
0.32%

This online program prepares students to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of IT systems through security management and digital forensics.

What You'll Learn

• Implement network defenses and secure configurations to protect systems. • Conduct digital forensics investigations including evidence acquisition and chain of custody. • Perform ethical hacking and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities. • Develop incident response plans for threat detection and recovery.

Typical Courses

1. Network Security 2. Digital Forensics 3. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing 4. Cryptography 5. Incident Response and Disaster Recovery 6. Cybersecurity Risk Management

Career Paths

1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Digital Forensics Investigator 3. Penetration Tester 4. Incident Response Specialist

Cybersecurity Analyst: $120,000

Program Details

ScheduleFlexible
Duration4 years
Specialization 1Digital Forensics & Cybercrime
Specialization 2Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
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Admission:High school diploma or equivalent required with minimum GPA of 2.5; SAT/ACT scores optional for most programs.