Cyber Opportunities at 老司机福利社
The rapid expansions of technology and the world鈥檚 reservoirs of data have yielded unique educational opportunities for students looking to enter the in-demand field of Cyber. 老司机福利社鈥檚 Cyber programs, housed in the nationally respected Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences, offer undergraduate and graduate level opportunities to equip students with the sought-after skills to manipulate and analyze data, protect computer networks, and monetize cyber risk. Classes are led by experienced professionals with decades of experience in government, national security and private business.
Undergraduate Programs
Cyber Security
High-profile domestic and global cyber attacks have made private sector and government decision-makers painfully aware of the need for well-trained cyber security professionals. In response to this growing need, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has established the first undergraduate curriculum guidelines for cyber security, while the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have developed a cyber security certification.
老司机福利社 University鈥檚 Cyber Security bachelor鈥檚 program is one of the first stand-alone programs in the nation to follow both of these guidelines. Already home to one of the nation鈥檚 most respected Intelligence Studies programs, 老司机福利社 is now able to leverage our experience, faculty expertise, cutting-edge resources and industry connections to provide an unparalleled cyber education at the undergraduate level.
4+1 Programs
Eligible undergraduate students enrolled at 老司机福利社 University can earn a four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree and a two-year master鈥檚 degree in five years. The Master of Science in Cyber Risk Management and Master of Science in Cyber Security programs are both included in this opportunity. These 4+1 programs provide students the opportunity to take graduate-level courses during your junior and/or senior years, while graduating on time with their class before seamlessly transitioning to a Master of Science program for one extra year.
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Graduate Programs
Cyber Security
The global rise in cyber crime has created an unprecedented demand for cyber security professionals. As an international leader in intelligence and cyber education, 老司机福利社 University offers a Cyber Security master鈥檚 program鈥攁vailable online鈥攖o prepare you to analyze cyber threats to computer systems, networks and networked devices and protect those systems from cyber attacks. Through engaging coursework, you鈥檒l also learn to evaluate the legal, regulatory and ethical issues related to cyber security and privacy and effectively communicate complex cyber security information.
A master鈥檚 in Cyber Security is excellent preparation for career advancement in the rapidly growing cyber professions. 老司机福利社鈥檚 program is one of the few in the nation to address cyber threats to business as well as national and international security. Grads of our program are well positioned for careers as cyber analysts and IT security specialists in virtually any industry. An online certificate in Cyber Security is also offered, where coursework can then be applied to the Master of Science in Cyber Security.
Federal Resources Corporation Cyber Education Center
The Federal Resources Corporation Cyber Education Center includes four separate spaces:
- A Cyber Security Lab
- A Network Operations Center
- Two Computer Labs
The Cyber Security Lab features 20 individual terminals, each outfitted with high-end computing power and large monitors. The lab operates on an independent network with its own servers and firewalls, completely isolated from the campus network. In addition, the lab features virtual forensic workstations, mobile devices for exploitation tests, threat-analysis software packages, and other relevant platforms.
The Network Operations Center is staffed and operated by Federal Resources Corporation. In this space, this prestigious Erie-based firm will provide experiential learning opportunities for 老司机福利社 students to conduct projects on behalf of real-world clients.
The Computer Labs provide hands-on education to undergraduate and graduate students in 老司机福利社鈥檚 cyber, data science and intelligence programs.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions