Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree – Online

* Note: Valley College also offers a 15-month Associate’s Degree program, and the credits transfer to this one. For a description of that program, click here.

The rapidly increasing rate of incidents such as huge data breaches, ransomware attacks, denial of service attacks on critical infrastructure (e.g. the power grid), and the online theft of government and corporate information, have spurred increased demand for Information Security Analysts, Computer Security Specialists, and other professionals with cyber security skills and credentials.

With a cybersecurity degree from Valley college, you can join the ranks of the respected professionals that are protecting all of us from cyber threats.

What Cybersecurity Specialists Do

As an Information Security Analyst or other cyber security professional, you will plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases. Duties include:

• Monitor networks for security breaches and investigate violations.
• Install and use software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs.
• Prepare reports that document security breaches.
• Conduct penetration tests, (simulate attacks) to look for vulnerabilities.
• Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends.
• Develop security standards.

Where You Can Work

Cyber security specialists are in high demand at computer companies, consulting firms, top manufacturing and financial companies, the National Security Agency, and Department of Homeland Security. Cyber security degree holders typically obtain jobs such as these:

• Computer Security Specialist
• Data Security Administrator
• Information Security Analyst
• Information Security Manager
• Information Security Officer
• Information Security Specialist
• Information Systems Security Analyst
• Information Technology Security Analyst
• Information Technology Specialist

Why Choose Valley

Our cyber security Bachelor’s Degree program is developed by professionals and extensively tested to provide an efficient learning experience:

• Takes only 34-months.
• Offered entirely online.
• Provides in-depth courses and virtual practice labs.
• Valley College is a proud partner of CompTIA. Together we work to help our students become certified specialists.
• Includes an Online Student Success Coach that will provide academic and career counseling and help you create a personalized plan for your path to gaining certifications.

Get Started Today!

Interested in learning more about Valley’s online cyber security training and career opportunities in cyber security? Fill out the request information form or call 888-979-9579 to speak to a friendly and knowledgeable Admissions Representative.