Cybersecurity

Midwestern Career College’s Cybersecurity program is designed to teach practical skills and train in best practices, standards, & trends to secure & protect network vulnerabilities. The curriculum covers threat assessment, defense tools, cryptography, and more, providing a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles. The program prepares you to take the CompTIA: Security+ certification exam.

Program Objectives

The Cybersecurity program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect and defend organizational information systems. By focusing on practical training and real-world applications, students will learn to assess vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and respond to cyber threats effectively. Additionally, the program prepares students to achieve industry-recognized certifications, enhancing their career prospects in the cybersecurity field.

Curriculum Highlights

• Threat Assessment & Vulnerabilities: Learn to evaluate and identify potential threats and vulnerabilities that organizations and technology users face.

• Defense Tools: Gain expertise in various hardware and software tools to combat new types of cyber-attacks.

• Cryptography: Understand cryptography algorithms to ensure safe transmission, storage, and use of sensitive data.

• Certification Preparation: Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, a recognized credential in the cybersecurity industry.

What Does a Cybersecurity Professional Do?

Cybersecurity professionals play a crucial role in protecting organizations from digital threats by demonstrating competence and skill in the following areas:

• Assess threats and vulnerabilities faced by organizations and technology users
• Implement and manage various hardware and software defense tools
• Ensure safe transmission, storage, and use of sensitive data through cryptography
• Monitor and analyze security logs to detect and respond to potential breaches
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures
• Perform regular security audits to identify and mitigate risks
• Educate employees on best practices for maintaining security
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and threat intelligence

What else does a cybersecurity professional do? Find out more about this career in the video below.

Available Career Skill Badges

Certification