Columbia College Bachelor's in Cybersecurity
Study cybersecurity at Columbia College.
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Study cybersecurity at Columbia College.
The Columbia College cybersecurity program gives you a foundational understanding of computers science while preparing you to protect operating systems against cyber-attacks. You’ll be able to utilize a broad skill base to anticipate, identify, assess and respond to digital threats.
You will learn to manage database development and security projects. Acquire technical skills to work in Java, C++, C# and web programming languages. Learn to develop software using agile processes.
Additionally, you’ll understand the techniques and theories around use of algorithms, operating systems and networks.
Finally, you’ll have the skills to conduct digital investigations, processing evidence according to accepted professional standards.
Opportunities to study:
From massive database breaches to small-scale scams, cyber threats have become the norm in today’s society. And employers are scrambling to find talented professionals to help fight back.
With a cybersecurity degree from Columbia College, you’ll be equipped for these in-demand roles.
Utilize a broad skill base to anticipate, identify, assess, protect and respond to digital threats. You’ll be prepared to monitor systems for breaches, investigate violations and develop security standards. Work in computer system design, information technology or for government agencies. Or, work for finance, health and other companies that store massive amounts of sensitive information.
Employment of cybersecurity occupations is growing at a much faster-than-average rate, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Columbia College Global offers traditional classroom instruction for many courses at nationwide locations. Students at nationwide locations are expected to engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree. Columbia College offers on-campus programs with traditional classroom instruction at the Residential Campus in Columbia, Missouri.
"In some areas of study where you study the theory, in computer science, you actually implement the theory. You can understand the logic behind a computer game, and then you can write your own game."
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Available program formats
Advanced concepts of data, storage, organization, and retrieval. Topics include multiple-linked lists, balanced trees, graphs, abstract data types, classes and methods, object-oriented programming, searching and sorting. Prerequisite: CISS 245 or CISS 243.
Network architecture and the OSI model. Physical protocols for data transmission and error detection/correction, data link concepts, LAN protocols, internetworking, end-to-end service and security considerations. Prerequisite: CISS 350.
Introduction to information systems security issues associated with formal and informal systems' protection, detection and responses. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
The hardware, firmware and software organization of computer systems, basic operating systems concepts, concurrent processes, CPU and disk scheduling, memory management, deadlocks, systems evaluation and simulation, and performance measurement. Prerequisites: CISS 350 or CISS 358.
This course is about software architecture theory and methods. Topics include technical, project, business, and professional aspects of architecture, and how it is used in agile projects, and emerging technologies. Prerequistes: CISS 311 and CISS 365.
Introduction to web programming issues associated with developing web applications and website design. Prerequisite: CISS 170 or CISS 176. Offered odd Spring.
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