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3 Takeaways From Our Cybersecurity Program

WVJC Online is committed to empowering students toward their full potential, providing the training, skills, and experience you need to start a successful and rewarding career. Our Cybersecurity program offers several benefits toward fulfilling this vision, and we’ve compiled a list of what we consider to be the best ones. Read on to learn more about our top three takeaways from the program. 

PROVIDES GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

There are almost over 500,000 job openings in Cybersecurity in the US and other related fields on the market today. With the right kind of training, the most prepared students are in a position to build a great future for themselves after graduation. 

WVJC Online specializes in providing the necessary preparation and credentialing needed for students to move forward in their career. Students who graduate from our program are qualified and prepared for the following positions (and more): 

  • Junior Security Analyst
  • Cyber Operation Specialist
  • Data Recovery Specialist
  • Incident Responder
  • Malware Analyst
  • Pen Tester
  • Computer Support Analyst
  • Help Desk Analyst

In an increasingly computerized world, career opportunities in cybersecurity continue to expand. WVJC is committed to training the next generation of professionals for a successful tenure in their respective fields. 

OFFERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING 

Because opportunities are ripe for a long and successful career in cybersecurity, our program also prepares students to receive the proper certification employers are looking for in their candidates. 

The three certifications we prepare our students for are: the Network+ Certification,* the Security+ Certification,* and the CySA+ Certification.* These certifications reassure business owners that their clients are in the care of qualified professionals. 

Outlined below is an overview of each certification.

Network+ Certification*

  • The Network+ Certification certifies the necessary skills required to design, configure, manage, and maintain computer network architecture and devices and includes a basic understanding of cloud computing best practices and critical security concepts that help networking professionals work with security practitioners.

Security+ Certification*

  • The Security+ Certification is an established worldwide standard for best practices in information technology, cybersecurity networking, and operational integrity. Security+ focuses on the latest trends and techniques in risk management, risk mitigation, threat management, and intrusion detection.

CybersecurityAnalyst+ (CySA+) Certification*

  • The CySA+ Certification applies behavioral analytics to the information technology field to prevent, detect, and combat cybersecurity threats. The CySA+ certifies that the student has the necessary skills to perform data analysis, vulnerability, risk, and impact assessments, configure threat-detection tools, and ability to secure and protect applications and systems within an organization.

By the end of the program, students will have the skills necessary to handle incident response, security architecture, threat management, vulnerability management, and virtual infrastructures. In addition, students will participate in an externship before the conclusion of the program. The externship will occur in a real work environment, allowing students to apply their training in real-world situations.

Our goal at WVJC is for students to develop marketable skills that are career-focused and time-efficient, without compromising precious classroom time learning subject matter unrelated to their professional desires. 

A STUDENT-ORIENTED PROGRAM 

Our 18-month program is designed for students to graduate and enter into the professional world. The WVJC Online Cybersecurity program currently has students enrolled in the program who are working hard and looking forward to having a successful pathway and career in cybersecurity.

A current student of the program, Michael Azzaso, said, “I think it’s pretty amazing that in under two years, you get an associates degree, work experience, and the certifications that you need to succeed.”

Students can expect to work with classmates in the program through team-driven learning and web-based group discussions. This element of peer-to-peer interaction adds a level of camaraderie that is otherwise missing in online education. Instructors also make themselves readily available to students interested in further discussion and assistance. 

Because of its online nature, the program’s flexibility affords students the time they need to study at their own pace. Our goal is to make students excited about their learning. Watch our video here to see why it may be the perfect program for you!

READY TO BEGIN YOUR CAREER IN CYBERSECURITY? CONTACT WVJC TODAY!

At WVJC Online, our goal is to provide accessible courses and degrees in careers our students will love. If you would like to learn more about our Cybersecurity program, give us a call at 877-25ONLINE. You can also download our FREE Ebook now to begin learning about what it takes to get your degree in cybersecurity!

*Certifications are contingent on passing the corresponding industry certification exam. Required/Included in Tuition/Fees.