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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Cybersecurity

The BS in Information Technology (BSIT) program includes a major concentration in cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity concentration involves detecting, reporting, and responding to cyber threats, making encryption codes to securely pass information between systems, and taking appropriate measures to ensure the security of valuable information. Students will learn about server and network security, incident response and contingency planning, conducting vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing. Students who complete this new concentration will have the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) designation noted on their academic transcripts. The BSIT program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org(link is external). The entire program can be completed online. The lower-level division courses in the program can be completed through a combination of University System of Georgia online core classes (eCore) and Middle Georgia State University courses. The upper-level division courses are all offered online through the School of Information Technology. The current tuition rate is $150.00 per credit hour.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Prerequisites

High school graduate with basic science, math, reading skills. Transfer credits may reduce the number of courses required from the 120 credit 4 year program.

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Management Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
General Public
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Course Location

100 University Parkway
Macon, GA 31206

National CAE Designated Institution
  • Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

  1. Analyze a complex information system problem to apply principles of information technology and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate an information system solution to meet a given set of information technology requirements.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in developing IT-based solutions.
  6. Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Digital Forensics
  • Incident Response
  • Systems Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov(link sends email). Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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