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This Cybersecurity Operations microcredential provides you with the tactical knowledge and skills needed to detect, analyze and respond to cybersecurity threats. You will strengthen your knowledge of network architecture with a focus on vulnerabilities. You will gain essential skills in cryptography, security management, detection and escalation, consistent with work in a security operations center. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares all for continued study and readies you to earn two nationally recognized industry certifications: the Comp TIA Security+ and the CISCO CyberOps Associate. This microcredential is ideal for those working in information technology seeking to focus on security. You will be ready to apply for junior level job opportunities in Security Operations Centers (SOC) such as SOC/cybersecurity analyst, network security analyst, help desk or cyber security technician.
This microcredential is stackableCredits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
High QualityAcademic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
StackableEach microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
In-demandMicrocredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
PortableCompletion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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