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Credentials for Information Security Analysts

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Short-Term Certificate

12-Hour Joint Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

University of Alabama in Huntsville
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

12-hour Graduate Intensive Computer Science Core Certificate

University of Alabama in Huntsville
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

15-Hour Joint Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

University of Alabama in Huntsville
AL
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Cybersecurity and Networking

DeVry University-Illinois
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management

Stellar Career College-Crown Point
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Information Technology

Midwestern Career College
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Information Technology and Networking

DeVry University-Illinois
Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Network Administration and Cyber Security

MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis
Associate's Degree

A.S. in Business/Business Information Technology

Marian University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree

APPLIED CYBERSECURITY

SANS Technology Institute
Certificate

APPLIED CYBERSECURITY

SANS Technology Institute
Certification

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
$300 cost
Secure AWS products and services in cloud environmentsApply specialized data classifications and AWS data protection mechanismsImplement data encryption methods and AWS encryption mechanismsImplement AWS mechanisms to follow secure internet protocolsUse AWS security services and features to ensure secure production environmentsMake decisions that account for tradeoffs between cost, security, and deployment complexity to meet a set of application requirements
Associate's Degree

Associate of Science in Computer and Information Science, Cyber and Information Security

ECPI University
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. in Cybersecurity

Anderson University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree

B.A./B.S. in Computer Science

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree

B.A./B.S. in Computer Science

Anderson University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Computer Science

Marian University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Computer Science

Bethel University (IN)
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Cybersecurity (Cyber Analyst)

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Cybersecurity and Networking

DeVry University-Illinois
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management

Stellar Career College-Crown Point
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Information Technology - ITM Specialization

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Information Technology and Networking

DeVry University-Illinois
Certificate

BUSINESS DATA PROCESSING

Emily Griffith Technical College
Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Science, Cyber and Information Security Technology

ECPI University
Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Digital Forensics

ECPI University
Micro-Credential

Biomedical Research Grant Writing

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bachelor's Degree

Business Admin Applied Computing in Business

Anderson University (SC)
Bachelor's Degree

Business Applied Computing in Business

Anderson University (SC)
Certification

CCDE

Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Design large-scale network architectures meeting complex business requirementsEvaluate and select optimal routing and switching design approachesArchitect multi-domain network solutions with end-to-end integrationDesign network security frameworks for enterprise and SP environmentsDevelop network migration and evolution strategiesValidate network designs against scalability and resilience criteria
Certification

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure

Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Architect complex enterprise network topologies with full redundancyImplement advanced routing and switching in multi-protocol environmentsDesign and troubleshoot SD-Access and SD-WAN enterprise deploymentsConfigure advanced network security and segmentation policiesImplement network automation at scale using programmability frameworksDiagnose and resolve complex multi-domain network integration issues
Certification

CCIE Security

Cisco Systems
$2,050 cost
Architect comprehensive security solutions for enterprise networksImplement advanced firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention configurationsDesign identity-based access control and Zero Trust architecturesConfigure advanced content security and threat defense platformsImplement security automation and orchestration at enterprise scaleDiagnose and resolve complex security infrastructure issues
Certification

CCNA Cybersecurity (CyberOps Associate)

Cisco Systems
$300 cost
Analyze network intrusion events using security monitoring toolsInvestigate host-based indicators of compromise and malware artifactsImplement security event correlation and threat intelligenceConfigure security monitoring infrastructure and SIEM platformsApply incident response procedures for security operationsDescribe cryptography, endpoint protection, and access control concepts
Certification

CCNP Cybersecurity (CyberOps Professional)

Cisco Systems
$700 cost
Implement advanced threat detection using security analytics platformsConduct digital forensics and incident response investigationsDesign threat hunting methodologies for proactive defenseConfigure security information and event management correlationsAnalyze advanced persistent threats and sophisticated attack campaignsAutomate security operations workflows using SOAR platforms
Certification

CCNP Enterprise

Cisco Systems
$700 cost
Understand Cisco's solutions for managing networks, including configuring the quality of service settings, and switching between hardware and softwareDemonstrate understanding of virtualization software, virtual machines, and virtual switchesDivide and manage data paths and create virtual networksSet up and troubleshoot communication protocolsSet up wireless networks and configure features like network time protocol and Network Address Translation/Port Address Translation (NAT/PAT)Diagnose and fix network problems
Certification

CCNP Security

Cisco Systems
$700 cost
Deploy and manage secure network architectures using Cisco security technologies to protect enterprise infrastructureConfigure and troubleshoot advanced security controls including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systemsImplement identity, access management, and secure segmentation to enforce policy across users, devices, and applicationsSecure cloud, virtual, and software‑defined environments by integrating network security with modern infrastructure platformsMonitor, analyze, and respond to security threats
Certification

CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional

ISC2
$599 cost
Understand cloud computing conceptsDescribe cloud reference architectureUnderstand security concepts relevant to cloud computingUnderstand design principles of secure cloud computingEvaluate Cloud Service Providers (CSP)Comprehend Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML)
Certification

CCST Cybersecurity

Cisco Systems
$125 cost
Describe essential security principles and common threat landscapesIdentify network security concepts and defense mechanismsImplement endpoint protection and device hardening techniquesEvaluate vulnerability assessment results and risk indicatorsApply security monitoring and incident response proceduresDescribe cryptographic concepts and authentication methods
Certificate

CISCO NETWORK ACAD

Emily Griffith Technical College
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

CLOUD SECURITY

SANS Technology Institute
Bachelor's Degree

COMPUTER SCIENCE

University of South Alabama
AL
Bachelor's Degree

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Alabama State University
AL
Master's Degree

COMPUTER SCIENCE

University of South Alabama
AL
Bachelor's Degree

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College
Bachelor's Degree

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Bethany College (WV)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

CYBER DEFENSE OPERATIONS

SANS Technology Institute
Bachelor's Degree

CYBER SECURITY

Bethany College (WV)
Bachelor's Degree

CYBER SECURITY

Troy University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING CORE

SANS Technology Institute
Certificate

CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

SANS Technology Institute
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

CYBERSECURITY LEADERSHIP

SANS Technology Institute
Short-Term Certificate

Certificate Cyber Defense and Ethical Hacking

ECPI University
Short-Term Certificate

Certificate in Computer Networking

Athens State University
AL
Certificate

Certificate in Cyber Security Engineer

MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis
Certificate

Certificate in Cyber Security Specialist

MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis
Certificate

Certificate in Cyber Warrior Program

MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Certificate in Cybersecurity

Anderson University (SC)
Certificate

Certificate in Information Technology

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Certificate

Certificate in Information Technology Security and Administration

MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis
Certificate

Certificate in Network Security

Indiana University-Indianapolis
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