Bachelor's Degree

Cybersecurity
Bachelor's Degree Online Program

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32 Mo.

Program Length

120

Credits

Online

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MBA

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Bachelor's Degree

Cybersecurity
Bachelor's Degree Online Program

Your career as a cybersecurity expert IS possible with Herzing

Accreditation	获高等教育委员会认可
Transfer credit	Up to 90 approved credits
Format	100%在线课程，你可以在家里完成
Benefits	Small class sizes with industry-experienced instructors; prep for key certifications from Cisco, Microsoft and CompTIA—built-in as part of your tuition
QuickPaths	Earn dual credit towards an MBA degree program; transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University

网络安全学士学位-在线

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree is a 120-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a career in information security.

The online degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in end-user support, 网络基础设施管理, security, scripting, client/server operating systems, 技术交流等等.

Career-focused curriculum

Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.

Flexible schedule

You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We strive to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.

Virtual services

Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, 技术支持和图书馆服务.

Lifelong support

We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.

Rolling admissions

不用担心申请截止日期. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.

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Curriculum

Cybersecurity program classes & curriculum

Our undergraduate bachelor’s degree track prepares students for a wide variety of positions in the field of cybersecurity. 基础主题包括最终用户支持, 网络基础设施管理, security, scripting, client/server operating systems, 技术交流等等. 您可以在下面找到完整的类列表.

All classes are delivered online with a required capstone or internship (if available in your state).

Program	Monthsⁱ	Credits
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity	32	120

*Average number of months for students to complete program
课程的可用性因地点而异

Dual-Credit MBA Option

When you enroll in our cyber security bachelor's degree program, you’ll also have the option to save time and money by earning up to 12 credits towards your Herzing 工商管理硕士(MBA) degree.

资讯科技必修课程

All courses, 67.00个学期的学分，是必需的.

CS 290 - The Internet of Things 3.00

This course will review the potential and concerns of programmable devices that are collectively referred to as the Internet of Things. The class will review how the IoT impacts business, home, and cybersecurity.

CS 310 - Cybersecurity Concepts 3.00

This course aligns with the CySA+ certification and applies behavioral analytics to improve the overall state of IT security. Students will obtain the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, detect, and combat cybersecurity threats.

CS 320 - Applied Cryptography 3.00

This course will use case studies and labs to review the asymmetric and symmetric cryptography protocols. Students will learn how the protocols work to secure the transfer and accessibility of data.

CS 330 - Cyber Law and Ethics 3.00

This course introduces students to cybercrimes and the laws that apply to them including the ethical impact in relation to society. Topics will include analyzing case studies involving cybercrime and ethics.

IS 122 - Programming Logic 3.00

This course provides instruction in fundamental object-oriented programming concepts. Topics include problem solving and algorithm development, programming standards, variables, data types, operators, decisions, repetitive statements, modularity, methods, attributes, objects, classes, arrays, file I/O, and software testing and debugging, 所有这些都在一个面向对象的编程框架内. 概念可以通过可视化工具来介绍. Topics are demonstrated and implemented in a higher-level contemporary language such as Java or C#.

IS 123 - Computer Networks 3.00

This course provides instruction in network design and technologies using the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. Topics include network fundamentals, the OSI model, network operating systems, TCP/IP fundamentals and utilities, network installation and upgrades, 网络远程访问配置和协议, network administration and security, fault tolerance and disaster recovery considerations and procedures, 以及网络故障排除程序.

数据库概念和应用I 3.00

This course provides an introduction to fundamental principles and guidelines for designing, developing, 实现安全的关系数据库. Topics include: Database as a Service (DBaaS); entity relationships as foundations of relational database design; ensuring data integrity; the use of standard SQL as a means of developing complex queries; and the use of comparison operators to customize data presentation for reporting.

IS 187 - Computer Architecture and Troubleshooting I 3.00

This course provides instruction in microcomputer software and hardware concepts using the latest technology and troubleshooting techniques. Topics include the function and purpose of hardware and software, 系统板组件和内存管理, working with floppy and hard drives, supporting input and output devices, multimedia technology, supporting operating systems, printers, and notebook computers, troubleshooting fundamentals, applying disaster-recovery techniques and developing maintenance plans, 与网络和互联网合作.

IS 192 - Linux Administration 3.00

This course introduces the capabilities and features of Linux as a multi-user operating system. Topics include planning and installing a Linux system, using and managing desktop interfaces, 使用Linux shell和文本文件, performing system administration and management tasks such as file system management, application, process, and module management, 网络服务安装和配置, 系统安全评估与增强, performance tuning, and troubleshooting techniques.

IS 283 - Network Security 3.00

本课程介绍基本的安全原则, 例如建立有效的安全策略, and the different types of hacker activities that are most likely to be encountered. It will instruct the student in the latest security industry recommendations and how to properly protect leading OS servers in a variety of settings as well as how to conduct security audits.

IS 285 - Routers and Switches I 3.00

This course introduces part one of concepts and procedures required to utilize industry standard switches and routers in multi-protocol internetworks. Topics include exploring router components and their function, configuring routers according to the industry standard operating system (OS), routing fundamentals in a subnetted network infrastructure, and LAN design technologies. The class focuses on the TCP/IP protocol suite and IP addressing in regards to function and importance in a routed environment. Routing protocol basics, 例如静态和动态路由技术, are covered, 与广泛的实验室和动手练习.

IS 287 - Routers and Switches II 3.00

This course is a continuation of the Routers and Switches I course and is based on current industry standards. The focus of the course will cover topics such as switching basics, intermediate routing, introduction to VLSM (variable length subnet masking), scaling IP addresses, route flapping, RIP version 2, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol implementation, 关于局域网设计的交换概念, VLAN configuration, and VLAN trunking techniques. The class also explores the leading industry standards associated with WAN communication technologies and design such as ISDN, PPP, and Frame Relay operations.

IS 296 - Python Programming 3.00

本课程涵盖Python编程语言. 主题包括编程的基本要素, variables, assignment statements, built-in data types, conditions, loops, arrays, and I/O. This class covers programming skills such as algorithm development, and program design with functions. It also includes an introduction to object-oriented programming and GUI programming concepts and topics.

IT 120 - Technical Writing 1.00

This course is designed to help students develop skills that will enable them to produce clear and effective scientific and technical documents. Focus will be on basic principles of good writing-which scientific and technical writing shares with other forms of writing-and on types of documents common in scientific and technical fields and organizations. 重点将放在写作上, oral communication of scientific and technical information will form an important component of the course, as well. The processes and techniques used to produce manuals and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily will be explored.

IT 336 -信息保障和安全 3.00

This course develops knowledge and skills in Information Assurance and Security. Students will learn Information Assurance and Security principles; legal and ethical considerations; incident handling and reporting; risk identification and mitigation; security and operations management; security policies; security audits; and information security standards.

IT 338 - Ethical Hacking 3.00

The threat to systems is one that is continuously changing and evolving. The goal of the ethical hacker is to help organizations take pre-emptive measures against malicious attacks by attacking the system themselves while staying within legal limits. This course will explore the various means that an intruder has available to gain access to the security of a network and various resources. Students will be introduced to penetration testing with the ethics and responsibilities of testing in mind as well as various security attacks to the advanced level. The course will have an intense laboratory component which will be limited to student networks. Foundations in security policy, perimeter defenses, intrusion detection, security monitoring, liability issues, and ethics will be covered. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, penetration testing, enumerating, footprinting, scanning, hacking techniques, firewall, IDS, procedural documentation, host reconnaissance Trojans, backdoors, and system attacks such as WLAN, database servers, web servers, and e-mail servers. It must be noted that hacking is a felony in the United States and most other countries. When it is done by request and under a contract between an Ethical Hacker and an organization, it is legal.

IT 346 -信息技术幸运28计划管理 3.00

This course covers techniques and managerial concepts of information technology project management. It prepares students to manage complex information technology projects. Students are introduced to all five major process groups in project management, namely initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing. Topics include project life cycles, cost benefit analysis, work breakdown structure, staffing, roles, responsibilities, accountability, finance, estimation, budgeting, planning, risk management, scheduling, and tracking. The course also introduces students to computer software for project management. Students will work in teams to design a project plan for a real-world IT project that demonstrates an ability to follow standard project management methodology.

网络和服务器操作系统 3.00

This course develops knowledge and skills in Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems. Topics include installing the client and server operating systems, planning, installing, managing, and troubleshooting server roles, features, and network services, implementing and conducting administration of resources, implementing, managing, 以及硬件设备和驱动程序的故障排除, monitoring and optimizing performance, reliability and availability, managing, configuring, and troubleshooting storage use, configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment and network connections, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network protocols, and implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security.

NT 201 -网络基础设施管理 3.00

This course is designed to provide instruction in implementing and administering a modern network infrastructure. Topics include installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, 以及域名服务故障排除, network protocols, Windows互联网名称服务(WINS), Internet Protocol Routing, network address translation (NAT), and Certificate Services.

NT 306 - Virtualization 3.00

This course provides instruction in computer operating system virtualization concepts and practices. Topics include business and performance benefits of virtualization, local and network storage management, 创建和管理独立的虚拟机, cloning virtual machines, 网络运营中心虚拟化, 使用虚拟化进行软件和网络测试, 虚拟化作为灾难恢复工具, and managing and tuning virtual machine and virtual infrastructure performance. Emphasis is placed on learning several virtualization environments and approaches, both proprietary and open-source. Concepts will be illustrated and enforced with a variety of actual installations and practical projects.

NT 326 -系统管理脚本 3.00

This course provides an introduction to automating administrative tasks using scripts. Students will design and implement scripts of moderate complexity that automate administrative tasks such as the creation of user accounts, 磁盘驱动器和打印机的管理, and the management of system services and event logs. Scripts may be written using languages such as Bourne and C, and Korn shells and JScript, VBScript, and Perl. Topics include tools and utilities, interactive command line programs, shell programming using constructs, variables, commands, functions, and debugging processes.

NT 344 -计算机和网络取证 3.00

This course will provide the student with instruction in computer and network forensics. Computer and network forensics is simply the application of computer and network device investigation and analysis techniques in the interests of determining potential legal evidence. Evidence might be sought in a wide range of computer crimes or misuse including, but not limited to, theft of trade secrets, 盗窃或破坏知识产权, and fraud. This may range from tracing the tracks of a hacker through a client's system to tracing the originator of defamatory e-mails and recovering signs of fraud. Topics covered in this course will include an overview of the field including components of PCs, information storage and retrieval, varieties of computer-related crimes, 保护和分析电子证据.

NT 354 - Network Defense 3.00

This class will immerse the student into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack, and secure their own systems. The lab-intensive environment gives each student in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the current essential security systems. Students will begin by understanding how perimeter defenses work and then be led into scanning and attacking their own networks; no real network is harmed. Students then learn how intruders escalate privileges and what steps can be taken to secure a system. 学生还将学习入侵检测, policy creation, social engineering, open-source intelligence, incident handling, and log interpretation.

资讯科技选修课程

A minimum of 12.00 semester credit hours in the field of information technology, information systems, computer science or a related discipline are required, 其中6学分必须在300分, 400, 500, or 600 level.

Required Capstone or Internship

3.00 semester credit hours are required.

IT 491 -信息技术顶点幸运28计划 3.00

Students work individually or in project teams on an industry-sponsored or instructor-approved project. They will identify a problem, develop design specifications based on stakeholder needs, consider alternative designs, develop a schedule and/or budget, and design, develop, 并测试提议的过程或产品. 向担保人或班级提交中期报告, a final project report, 最后要做一次报告.

IS 495 - Internship 3.00

This is an elective course in bachelor's programs that students may take in their final semester. The career internship course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the computer science and information technology fields. The outcome of the internship is an informed student fully apprised of the opportunities their program offers for professional growth. During the internship, the student will experience various aspects of working in the actual field in which the student has been educated. The internship is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to experience and participate in duties typical of a contemporary workplace setting. Student learning centers on observing experienced personnel as well as participating in actual hands-on procedures under close supervision of trained professionals.

通识教育必修课程

Students enrolled in this bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. 12.通讯学00学分 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester credit hours of cultural diversity) 6.00个学期数学学分 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences

个人及专业发展课程

2.00 semester credit hours is required.

PD 121 - Professional Development I 1.00

This course is designed to introduce students to methodologies that will prepare them for academic and professional success. Topics include but are not limited to Canvas support, student support services, e-books, university policies, resumes, self-reflection, time management, goal setting, and strategies for anxiety reduction.

PD 202 - Professional Development II 1.00

This course provides an opportunity for students to critically examine their skills and develop a plan to further their career and own financial literacy. Topics include research, job searching, developing career documents, 提高面试和沟通技巧, and creating a personal budget.

Requirements

网络安全幸运28计划入学要求

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program include:

Completion of high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Meet and interview with a Herzing University admissions advisor
Complete an enrollment application

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Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District Of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands.

Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online bachelor’s degree programs in 2024.

Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Our accredited & recognized online school

We strive to earn rank as one of the top private, nonprofit universities in the United States. Just as you work every day to become the best version of yourself, so do we as a university.

We are proud to have attained institutional accreditation in addition to industry recognition for our accomplishments helping students earn a college education and find career success.

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Careers

有了网络安全学位我能做什么?

There are a variety of jobs you can potentially qualify for with a cybersecurity degree, including:

计算机和信息系统经理
Computer Network Architect
Information Security Analyst
Cyber Operations Officer
Cybersecurity Technician
Incident Responder
Network Engineer
Penetration Tester (also known as an “ethical hacker”)

Information Security Analyst ranked #5 Best Job in America for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.

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Every employer will have their own titles with unique roles and responsibilities. Our program is designed to help you build the foundation to qualify for many different types of jobs in cybersecurity, so you have the flexibility to pursue the career of YOUR choosing.

Elect our dual credit option towards an MBA to best position yourself for a possible career move into a management role.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it's worth it!

Today, cybersecurity is more important now than ever before. 网上有大量的敏感数据, including personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), and intellectual property, all of which needs protecting.

In addition to potential high earnings and a strong projected job outlook, the field can also be personally rewarding because you can help protect important data belonging to people and organizations. The field is growing, with more and more doors opening up to great career opportunities.

If you enjoy IT, problem solving, and enjoy technical challenges, take the first step with Herzing University and start your new career.

An undergraduate cybersecurity degree is a technical degree that offers students the knowledge needed to protect and defend internet/intranet computer networks, operating systems, and data from cyber attacks. It focuses on systems thinking, security principles, and adaptive incident response tactics.

Herzing’s cybersecurity program covers additional topics in cryptography, cyber law and ethics, information assurance, 计算机取证和网络防御.

People who look at cybersecurity programs may also be interested in different types of IT degrees, such as a 计算机网络学士学位. With this degree, students learn how to install, configure, administer and maintain elements of computer network systems including software, operating systems, and programming languages.

Another popular degree choice is an 信息技术(IT)学位课程. 这个学位可以帮助学生准备安装, maintain, manage, 修复和保护复杂的计算机网络系统. IT technicians support customers who are experiencing computer-related problems and troubleshoot components, hardware and software, including printers, scanners, email and work processes.

Students with a stronger interest in building applications or learning to code may prefer to explore our software development or computer programming degree programs.

As with any skill, learning cybersecurity takes study, practice, and hard work. However, 任何对编程真正感兴趣的人, how computer networks work, and security in the age of technology is capable of learning the fundamentals of cybersecurity.

On average, it takes 32 months to earn your degree in cybersecurity from Herzing University and become a cybersecurity analyst. You may be able to decrease how much time it takes by transferring up to 90 prior approved college credits into our bachelor’s degree program.

Cybersecurity specialists develop and deploy the plans and software that keep data secure, private, sound, and accessible by the right people within a business or organization.

Information assurance professionals focus on the business more than the software. 而不是把重点放在安全设计上, they focus more on determining what data to protect, to what extent, 以及保护措施是否有效. 以及保护措施是否有效.

作为网络安全学位课程的一部分, you will take classes that provide you a fundamental knowledge of networks and information software. Herzing的课程包括以下课程主题:

Cyber Law and Ethics
Database Concepts and Applications
Ethical Hacking
IT Project Management
Network and Server Operating Systems
Network Defense
Network Security
Programming Logic

The average 雇佣信息安全分析师 was $124,740 per year ($59.97 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).*

The BLS projects 需求的增长远远超过了美国的平均水平.S. 职业，预计就业将增长 32% from 2022-2032.*

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This program prepares students for a broad range of positions in the field of cybersecurity. 教授的基本技能包括终端用户支持, client/server operating systems, 网络基础设施管理, security, scripting, database fundamentals, , virtualization, and technical communication. 高级技能包括数据库设计, project management, information technology management and business systems analysis. Coursework in this program provides a foundation for select industry certifications. These certifications enhance employment opportunities but are not a state specific requirement.

Additional topics in cybersecurity include cybersecurity concepts, cryptography, cyber law and ethics, information assurance, ethical hacking, designing network security, 计算机取证和网络防御.

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*美国劳工统计局(BLS).S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, 会影响职业成果和收入吗. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, 加薪或其他职业发展.

Cybersecurity
Bachelor's Degree Online Program

Cybersecurity
Bachelor's Degree Online Program

Your career as a cybersecurity expert IS possible with Herzing