EARN A

CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATION

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33 Weeks

PROGRAM LENGTH

$72,964

AVERAGE STARTING SALARY

CompTIA

ISSUING AUTHORITY

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO EARN YOUR CERTIFICATION AS A CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONAL?

Step into the in-demand IT field and train in the best practices, standards, and trends you need to know to secure and protect against network vulnerabilities.

The Cybersecurity program from Professional Workforce Development sponsored by Southern Adventist University offers you the ideal opportunity to get trained and ready for a fast-growing information technology career. Cybersecurity specialists are expected to see skyrocketing employment over the next decade, with jobs projected to grow by 32%. And through our

Professional Workforce Development programs, you can get qualified for entry-level roles in this field in approximately eight months.

CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES

PROGRAM FAST FACTS:

  • You’ll be readied for career paths that include Forensic Computer Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Security Architect, Security Systems Administrator, and IT Security Consultant
  • Professional certificate programs may need to be self-guided and will have specific term start and end dates. **
  • The program is entirely online.
  • Remote instructors are there to provide mentorship and one-on-one guidance.
  • Students in the Cybersecurity program will take courses like
    • Security Foundations.
    • Networking Foundations
    • System Administration
    • Network Defense
    • Cryptography and Access Management
    • Logging and Monitoring
    • Programming Foundations
    • Web Application Security & Project Management • Threats & Vulnerabilities
  • You can practice cybersecurity analysis within a collaborative group setting (SCRUM). You’ll be qualified to earn your CompTIA Security+ certification upon successful completion.

THE SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION ENSURES INDIVIDUALS:

  • Can access the security of an enterprise environment as well as implement and recommend changes and solutions if needed
  • Understand, monitor, and access hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT
  • Understand and operate within laws and regulations
  • Identify, analyze, and respond to any security events or incidents that occur

OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUING AUTHORITY

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice for information technology training having awarded more than 2.5 million IT certifications. It is a huge proponent of industry growth and also offers memberships for individuals within IT fields.

SELECT THE RIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUR GOALS

Cyber Security Professional

Our program can help you gain the tools and skills needed to detect and defend against cyberthreats. From working as a digital security guard to protecting computers, programs, and networks from cyber attacks and data breaches, our program ensures you’ll be day one ready.

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MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!

Tracey is your Workforce Training Specialist.  She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed!  Get in touch with Tracey to learn more about your program, Southern Adventist University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

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