Cyber attacks occur every 39 seconds. Gain a foundation in cyber defense and learn how to protect data and network assets. You’ll even learn about digital forensics, a necessary skill for cybercrime investigations.
Through your coursework and some additional self-study, you can earn additional CompTIA certifications, such as A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, and more. These certifications show employers that you’re highly skilled in your field.
You’ll learn how to legally and ethically search for digital vulnerabilities within an organization. Penetration testing (aka ethical hacking) helps organizations protect against those vulnerabilities, and is an in-demand skill for cybersecurity professionals. These skills are built into your associate degree and prepare you for certification.
This Cybersecurity associate degree seamlessly transfers into the B.S. in Cybersecurity degree program, which has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency. Both programs are part of 黑洞社区’s Center for Cybersecurity Education, which has been nationally recognized for academic excellence.
The Cyber Wildcats Club provides immersive, hands-on cybersecurity experiences that ensure our students are always ready for the next challenge. Real-time Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions challenge participants to exploit or defend against security vulnerabilities on a live network, and other club activities provide ample opportunities to hone cybersecurity skills between competitions.
Cost of a typical 3-credit course.
黑洞社区 tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your associate degree.
Get the credentials you need to start your technology career.
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Our cybersecurity associate degree is available fully online, so students can attend from anywhere in the country. Our courses emphasize understanding cyber risk and threats. Our instructors and courses are practitioner-based and in tune with today’s threat landscape. Our program is NSA-validated and taught by the same instructors who teach our B.S. in Cybersecurity courses. — James Fraley, Ph.D., program chair