RIZE Program Coordinator: Bret Clark, Ph.D.
This major is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. All courses within the program are delivered by faculty employed by partner institutions in the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Newberry College. Students register through Newberry College and receive academic credit from Newberry College.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop and implement security plans to safeguard data against attacks by applying industry-standard frameworks for threat detection.
2. Construct and deploy security controls and countermeasures in network and system environments to protect systems from common attacks.
3. Develop and implement robust security policies, procedures, and emergency measures that comply with legal and governmental requirements and protect individual rights.
4. Conduct incident investigations using modern forensic tools and execute response and recovery plans to minimize the impact of security events.
5. Develop and execute ethical hacking strategies, utilizing industry-standard tools and techniques to discover vulnerabilities within networks and systems.
6. Develop and deploy monitoring systems to detect and respond to emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on mobile and cloud security strategies.
7. Identify career opportunities through frameworks that evaluate fulfillment and financial health.
8. Build a plan for securing opportunities, using empathy and professionalism to maximize chances of success.
9. Analyze complex cybersecurity challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and implement effective strategies to mitigate risks and protect against threats.
Requirements for the Major in Cybersecurity (not including General Education Core):