Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) To Start New Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity

By CIOReview | Friday, July 24, 2020

The program will assist the students in searching for high demand cybersecurity jobs with the help of appropriate knowledge and skills.

FREMONT, CA: Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) is a leading provider of innovative higher-learning prospects with the help of high-quality, career-relevant, and affordable online education. They are incredibly proud to publish its new bachelor's degree in cybersecurity.

The necessity for cybersecurity professionalshas never been so immense, with 51 percent of U.S. firms suggesting that their network will require advanced and efficient protection. CSU Global is focusing on preparing professionals for the ongoing growth that has been anticipated within the field of cybersecurity. As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand of the job market for Information Security Analysts will increase to 32 percent in the next ten years. Therefore, such high requirements will make it one of the rapidly growing areas of IT.

CSU Global is recognized for its emphasis on modern learners. Due to which they are trying to prepare every student for the future of their workplace through career-related and customizable courses. The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity was established in alignment with critical industry-recognized certifications. It consists of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Encryption Specialist (EC-Council ECES), and CompTIA Security+. These will offer the students with ways to the professional qualifications that the employers pursue while achieving their bachelor's degree from a fully online, certified state university.

According to Dr. Manish Patel, the Program Manager for the Information Technology and Security programs at CSU Global, "students in this program will be able to pursue careers in network security, cybersecurity management, cybersecurity forensic analysis, and cybersecurity operations." He further explained that "this program provides the key knowledge and skills for students to recognize, prevent, and prepare for cyberattacks of the future, no matter than previous technical experience or background."