Cyber Security
Prepare yourself for a promising career in cyber security. Our trusted cyber security program offers you industry-specific training in actively seeking, isolating and protecting against cyber threats. You’ll learn network security policies and general cyber security practices in a nationally recognized cyber program. Learn best practices to monitor networks, defend against cyber-attacks and prevent vulnerabilities in the future.
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Secure Your Future
Familiarize yourself with programming languages like C# and Python and how best to use them on the job. Along the way, you’ll feel prepared to take certification tests recognized by the cyber security industry. You can take your classes online or in person depending on your preference and work schedule.
National Cyber Security Associations Believe in Butler
Recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) & Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Butler is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. This elite designation confirms our program's rigor in developing a highly trained workforce with expertise in cyber defense and qualified to reduce vulnerability in our national information infrastructure.
What You Can Do with a Cybersecurity Degree
Careers in this field are expected to increase by 33% in this decade, and Butler cyber security graduates are sought after.
No matter what your dream job is, our instructors will give you the building blocks to earn your bachelor’s degree at a four-year university or start your career right away in positions like:
- IT tech
- Information security analyst
- Network security engineer
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Cyber Security program.
- CompTIA Network+
- Network Clients
- Digital Forensics
- Virtual Computing
- Enterprise Security Management
Cyber Security (Associate of Applied Science)
Cyber Security (Certificate)
Cyber Security Certificate Information
Situate yourself in the Cyber world in just 30 credit hours and two semesters! Students completing the curriculum will be prepared to obtain the following third-party certificates: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, TESTOUT PCPro, Network Pro, Security Pro, Server Pro, Client Pro, Microsoft Client and Microsoft Server.
Ready for the Industry
Careers in this field are expected to increase by 33% in this decade, and Butler cyber security graduates are sought after.
We offer certificates in:
- TestOut PC Ori
- Network Pro
- Security Pro
Prepare to test for these added certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- Network+
- Security+
- Microsoft Server Pro
- Microsoft Client Pro
- AccessData Certified Examiner Certificate
Additional Information
Kansas Promise Scholarship Eligible
Qualified students in eligible programs can earn their two-year degree and have their tuition, fees and books paid for.
