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BS in Cybersecurity

Waldorf University

Location
Forest City, IA
Format
Online
Cost/Year
$40,800
Job Growth
0.32%

This career-focused undergraduate degree provides hands-on training to identify cyberattacks, seek out system vulnerabilities, and safeguard an organization's critical digital infrastructure.

What You'll Learn

• Identify and mitigate cyber threats using security principles and tools. • Perform penetration testing and ethical hacking to assess vulnerabilities. • Conduct digital forensics investigations and preserve evidence chain of custody. • Implement encryption, access controls, and network defenses.

Typical Courses

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

Career Paths

1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Network Security Engineer 3. Penetration Tester 4. Incident Response Specialist

Cybersecurity Analyst: $95,000

Program Details

SchedulePart-Time
Duration4 years
Specialization 1Cybersecurity (General)
Specialization 2Cybersecurity Law, Privacy & Policy
Top RoleCybersecurity Analyst
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Admission:High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5-3.0 is required; SAT/ACT scores are optional for most programs.