Cyber Security Programs in Virginia; Governor Calls for Expansion!

Cyber Security Programs in Virginia; Governor Calls for Expansion!

ECPI University’s National Ranking Demonstrates Commitment to Assist

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is issuing a call to arms, so to speak, on cyber terrorism. At a three-day conference held at Jefferson Lab in Newport News this month, he announced his goal to make Virginia the cyber-capital of America. From a news report in the Daily Press, another speaker at the conference, Ron Ross of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, illustrated the threats aimed not only at Virginia, but the nation at large. Ross says cybercriminals enjoy a target-rich environment. Today, about 6 billion devices from smartphones to tablets to cars to children's toys are among the so-called internet of things. Moreover, every day, several million more are added.

Governor McAuliffe says high schools must first prepare students and introduce them to the opportunities available, then colleges must take the baton and prepare them for the workforce. As this begins to occur, ECPI University is uniquely qualified to meet this calling. This year, Community College Week ranked ECPI University #5 in the nation for graduates in Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services.

Because there is no time to waste, ECPI University’s accelerated format also allows students to complete their programs much faster. By attending school year-round, students can earn their Associate of Science degree in Network Security in just 1.5 years or a Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber and Network Security in just 2.5 years.

ECPI University program can prepare students to:

  • Administer, manage, or troubleshoot hardware, software, or services for single, mixed, and multi-user environments
  • Evaluate problems and monitor network to ensure its availability to system users
  • Identify customer needs and use that information to design, interpret, and assess network requirements
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures
  • Monitor networks for security breaches

As an institution founded in Virginia, ECPI University understands the needs of the Commonwealth. With campuses in Virginia Beach, Newport News, Richmond, Roanoke, and Northern Virginia, there’s a convenient location nearby for just about anyone.

If you’re fascinated by computers and want to use them to protect your community, neighbors, and friends, consider a degree in cyber security with either a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Cyber and Network Security or an Associate of Science/Applied Science with a concentration in Cyber and Network Security. To learn more, contact a helpful ECPI University admissions advisor today. 

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