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Program Overview

How safe is our nation’s intellectual property, financial data, or personal information? Unauthorized access to sensitive information can result in disastrous consequences. The nation’s top intelligence officials have warned that cyberattacks and digital spying are the top threats to national security and to private sector networks.

As the volume and sophistication of cyberattacks continue to grow, so does the need for cybersecurity professionals. The Certificate of Professional Preparation in Cyber Defense will prepare you to protect and defend an organization’s information system from threats.

Quick Program Highlights

• High Employment Rate

  According to the Cybersecurity Workforce study, there is a global shortage of roughly 4 million cybersecurity professionals. Florida and the nation as a whole are experiencing a shortage in tech talent in all areas of technology.

• High Salary

  The median salary for a Security Analyst in South Florida is $89,754 according to Burning Glass.

• Preparation for Certification Exam

  The curriculum includes preparation for these in-demand industry certifications: CompTIA Network+, Certified Incident Handler (ECIH), and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI)

• Valuable Work Skills for Today's Workplace

  The program’s comprehensive curriculum includes coursework in information security management, network defense, penetration testing, computer forensics, and risk management. These technical skills are invaluable for executing security measures to protect an organization from the growing threats of infiltrations and cyberattacks.

• Community and Corporate Partnerships

  The program was built with input from industry experts in the field of cybersecurity. Teaching and learning is strengthened via hands-on training at MDC’s state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Center of the Americas.

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Program Details

Professionals in this role analyze cybersecurity events and mitigate potential cyberattacks and data breaches. The Certificate of Professional Preparation (CPP) in Cyber Defense is designed for current and pre-professionals interested in working in the field of cybersecurity operations.

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