Associate Diploma in Cybersecurity Operations

Program Overview

Description

Cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand skills in the market today, and this demand will only get stronger. By 2021, experts predict the IT security industry will have a shortage of 1.8 million employees! The Associate Diploma in Cybersecurity Operations program will prepare students to the needs of the workforce for skilled ICT professionals. It is aligned to the Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Ops Certification that introduces the core security concepts and skills needed to monitor, detect, analyze and respond to cybercrime, cyberespionage, insider threats, advanced persistent threats, regulatory requirements, and other cybersecurity issues facing organizations. It emphasizes the practical application of the skills needed to maintain and ensure security operational readiness of secure networked systems. The program is structured to focus on the practical, hands-on skills, backed by industry relevant partnerships making sure the program develops the relevant skills in pace with the rapidly changing ICT industry and filling the demand for cybersecurity related jobs in Bahrain. Courses can lead to globally-recognized Cisco Certifications like the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT), Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Ops (CCNA Cyber Ops), CompTIA A+ and Li