Online BS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Western Governors University

This undergraduate program provides a solid foundation in IT and cybersecurity, preparing students to safeguard data through effective defense strategies.

What You'll Learn

• Implement network defenses and firewalls to protect organizational systems. • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for ethical hacking. • Perform digital forensics and evidence handling in security incidents. • Develop incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies.

Typical Courses

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

Career Paths

1. Cybersecurity Analyst 2. Penetration Tester 3. Incident Response Specialist 4. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst