Overview
Computer networking has forever changed the way we work, connect, share, communicate, and more. Increasing threats have created high demand for trained professionals who can set up, implement, and maintain company-wide security programs. The Cyber Security degree is offered at Sheridan College and online. Your associate of science degree or certificate of completion will prepare you to join this in-demand field.
The classes in this program are designed to prepare students for certification exams from industry leaders like CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft. Earning these certifications can give you a significant advantage in the job market and make you a valuable asset to any employer.
Why Sheridan College?
- Learn the latest industry standards from our expert faculty.
- Sheridan College’s Cyber Security degree is also available online.
- Cyber security professionals are in high demand across the nation.
Careers & Industry Outlook
Security analysts use problem-solving skills in order to investigate threats, hacks and breaches, determine the causes and modify or repair security systems. With security threats and cyber attacks occurring across the globe, trained cyber security analysts are in high demand for businesses and organizations in the public and private sectors.
Industry Projections
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts by 2026, more than 28,500 new jobs will be added to the information security analyst field, which is an increase of 28 percent.
Job Types
Cyber Security analysts implement security strategies and measures to protect an organization’s data, information, networks, and systems. Duties for Cyber Security analysts continue to expand as cyber attacks increase and target businesses and organizations of all sizes. A degree from Sheridan College’s Cyber Security Program may lead to you a related career like:
| Security Auditor |
| Information Security Analyst |
| Malware Analyst |
| Computer Crime Investigator |
| Network and Database Administrator |
| Network Security Engineer |
| Disaster Recovery Manager |
| Security Architect |
| Computer Information Research Scientist |
Curriculum & Outcomes
Associate of Applied Science
The Cyber Security AAS Program prepares students for a career in computer network and Internet security. The program assists students to develop information security strategies, perform risk analysis, install security software, monitor network traffic and develop an emergency response plan. The program provides the foundational technology skills needed to support operating systems and computer technology and additionally teaches students to secure Microsoft Windows, Linux, Cisco infrastructure, servers, and clients, and the enterprise network.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate set-up and basic maintenance of operating systems used by clients and servers such as Microsoft Windows and Linux distributions to include basic security risk remediation methods.
- Configure network infrastructure devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls to include security risk remediation configurations.
- Explain security risks and remediation solutions associated within cloud computing and virtualized technology.
- Apply computer forensic methods used in the event of a security breach.
- Describe required security program elements needed for an effective organizational security culture.
- Apply troubleshooting and ethical hacking methodology to identify and resolve technology problems and security vulnerabilities in hardware and software systems.
- Create scripting for use in an enterprise-networked environment.
Scholarships
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Financial Aid
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Faculty
Our instructors are experienced IT professionals who bring their real-world expertise to the classroom, helping you master the fundamentals of Cyber Security. We believe in providing a personalized learning environment, which is why we keep our class sizes small and our instructor-to-student ratios low. This allows for frequent, direct feedback and plenty of faculty assistance both inside and outside the classroom.
To ensure our curriculum is up-to-date and relevant, we collaborate with an advisory group of IT professionals from various industries. They provide valuable input on the technology and skills needed to succeed in the field, so you can be confident that what you’re learning aligns with industry demands. Though this is an online program, we do work with industry partners in our communities to support internships when available.
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