California Institute of Applied Technology

Toegepaste bachelordiploma in computerinformatiesystemen, cyberbeveiligingsconcentratie

Program Eligibility

To ensure the best completion outcomes, CIAT delivers this degree using a 2 + 2 approach, facilitating students to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems (or equivalent transferable Associates level degree) prior to taking upper-division courses.

• Prior industry experience needed: None – beginners welcome!
• Voorafgaande branchecertificeringen aanbevolen: N.v.t. – overdrachtskrediet kan worden toegepast als eerdere certificeringen zijn behaald

A Learning Path Designed for Career-Minded Students

Take advantage of the flexibility of participating in immersive live online classes, or watching class recordings on your own time – with small class sizes, industry expert instructors, hands-on training, virtual labs and computer kits, and tutoring sessions to support student success.

Don’t put your career on hold. Join hundreds of CIAT students thriving in online IT and coding courses. Take advantage of this unique time to pursue a stable, profitable, and exciting career in tech.

Live classes are scheduled two nights per week, from 6pm to 10:30pm PST Mondays & Tuesdays, or Wednesdays & Thursdays.

*Live class offering is subject to availability. Most classes at CIAT offer live class sessions. When live class sessions are not available, students will be placed in asynchronous class sessions with live tutoring and instructor office hour sessions.

Step 1: Associate's Degree Path

Technical Courses (Core)

• Computer Fundamentals
• Principles of Information Systems
• Computer Hardware Fundamentals
• Computer Operating Systems
• Network Fundamentals (Part 1)
• Network Fundamentals (Part 2)
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Part 1)
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Part 2)
• Windows and Microsoft 365
• Windows Server to Azure Cloud Concepts
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration
• Amazon Web Services – Certified Cloud Practitioner

General Education Courses

• English Courses
• Math Courses
• Psychology, Sociology or Economics
• Chemistry, Biology, or Physics

Step 2: Bachelor's Degree

Technical Courses (Core)

• Installation and Configuration of Linux (Part 1)
• Installation and Configuration of Linux (Part 2)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (Part 1)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (Part 2)
• Cisco DevNet Associate (Part 1)
• Cisco DevNet Associate (Part 2)

Technische cursussen (Cybersecurity Concentratie Track)

• Gecertificeerde ethische hacker (deel 1)
• Gecertificeerde ethische hacker (deel 2)
• Geavanceerde netwerkbeveiliging CISSP (deel 1)
• Geavanceerde netwerkbeveiliging CISSP (deel 2)
• AWS Security Specialty
• Microsoft Azure-beveiliging
• Senior Project

General Education Courses

• Literature and the Art of the Narrative
• Technology, Society and Culture
• Professional Practice in Ethics
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Career and Technology

Tips for Success

What does it take to be successful at CIAT? Success doesn’t happen by chance. Making a career change takes hard work, perseverance when times get tough, and consistency in effort.

• Plan to spend 20-30 hours per week towards your coursework.
  You get out what you put in. Plan ahead to make sure you are making your education a priority in your personal schedule.
• Be an active participant in your education.
  Ask questions, engage with your classmates, and stay connected to our CIAT Student Services Team.
• Attend the live classes.
  Whenever possible, build your personal schedule around the schedule of your live classes (or be diligent about watching the live class recordings).
• Ask for help.
  Speak up when you feel overwhelmed, or have difficulty with a concept.
• Embrace failure.
  Take advantage of our unique unlimited certification policy. If you're putting in the work, we are here to support you every step of the way. The only way to fail is to give up.

Certificeringen op het gebied van cyberbeveiliging

Ons online Cybersecurity Certifications-programma bereidt u voor op het succesvol behalen van maximaal 16 certificeringen van CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Amazon en Google. Vul uw cv aan met het maximale aantal branchecertificeringen om de hoogste salarissen en competitieve carrièremogelijkheden te ontgrendelen.

Waarom gecertificeerd worden?

Vertrouw niet alleen op een diploma of certificaat om u voor te bereiden op uw volgende baan. Met branchecertificeringen kunt u zich onderscheiden van de concurrentie, uw verdienpotentieel vergroten en mogelijkheden voor loopbaanontwikkeling openen.

Omdat er geen examenkosten zijn en er onbeperkte pogingen zijn voor de meeste examens*, rusten we niet totdat u gecertificeerd bent. Bij elke CIAT-certificeringscursus is alles wat u nodig heeft om te slagen inbegrepen in de prijs van uw lesgeld:

• Geen examenkosten
• Onbeperkt aantal pogingen*
• Uniek, op certificering gericht curriculum
• Bouw uw eigen computer met laboratoriumkits voor thuis
• Live online lessen met branchegecertificeerde instructeurs
• Gepersonaliseerde ondersteuning bij loopbaanservices

*Er zijn enkele uitsluitingen van toepassing

Carrièremogelijkheden op het gebied van cyberbeveiliging

Onze Toegepaste Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems – Cybersecurity Concentration Track is bedoeld voor IT-professionals die hun kennis op het gebied van cybersecurity willen uitbreiden. Krijg praktijkgerichte training bij CIAT om uw vertrouwen in hardware, software, netwerken en geavanceerde cyberbeveiligingsoperaties op te bouwen en uw carrière naar een hoger niveau te tillen.

Onze bacheloropleiding cybersecurity bereidt studenten voor op mogelijke rollen zoals:

• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• IT Security Analyst
• Network Architect
• Cybersecurity Manager
• IT Systems Administrator
• and more

CIAT Career Services

When it comes to taking the steps to prepare for your dream job, CIAT will be there to help you every step of the way. Our extensive career services focus on both your professional and personal development to help prepare you for a career in the growing tech industry.

• Career Coaching
• Technology Workshops
• Resume Editor
• Mock Interviews
• LinkedIn Optimization
• Personalized Career Services Support
• Career Fairs
• Volunteer Opportunities