Cybersecurity

8 Weeks

Major, Minor or Concentration

The Rize Cybersecurity program prepares students for modern security careers through hands-on projects, real-world tools, and no-code approaches. With a focus on simulated threat scenarios and industry-relevant practices, students gain practical experience that translates directly to in-demand roles. The curriculum is updated annually to ensure graduates develop the skills employers need in today’s evolving security landscape.

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Cybersecurity

Courses

Courses & Curriculum

CYBER I - Introduction to Cybersecurity

In today’s world, no one is safe from cyber-attacks, but everyone can be prepared. This course will teach you how malicious actors use social manipulation and technology to launch devastating attacks – and provide you with the tools you'll need to defend against them. Whether you pursue one of the many available jobs in cybersecurity or just want to secure your own privacy, you'll learn how to make the Internet safer.

CYBER II - Career Navigation and Exploration in Cybersecurity

This course will help you find a job in Cybersecurity upon graduation. Not just any job; one that excites you and meets your financial needs. In this course, you will explore career paths in Cybersecurity, potential salary outcomes, and the skills you need to understand whether these salary outcomes will support you. This exploration will lead you to identify target jobs and opportunities. You will then plan the steps you need to take to achieve your goals and begin executing that plan.

CYBER III - Network and System Security

Modern organizations know that even the strongest systems can be vulnerable to cyberattacks. As a result, jobs in cybersecurity are rapidly expanding as companies look to secure their digital assets. This course will teach you how to secure those assets by identifying and fixing potential security vulnerabilities. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify and remedy common network and systems vulnerabilities.

CYBER IV - Cybercrime and Governance

This course explores the critical role of governance in mitigating cybercrime and ensuring the integrity of digital environments. You will learn how governments detect and stop cybercrimes, and become familiar with the laws and policies in place to deter cybercriminals. Develop and implement robust security policies procedures that align with legal and ethical standards and help create a resilient, compliant digital ecosystem.

CYBER V - Security Operations

The moments after a breach can make or break an organization. When the unthinkable happens and a cybercrime is discovered, the actions taken by the security operations team can either contain the damage and restore order or lead to catastrophic consequences. This course examines the tools and techniques used to conduct investigations into cybercrimes and teaches the defensive skills necessary to ensure a breach doesn’t occur in the first place.

CYBER VI - Ethical Hacking

CYBER VII - The Future of Cybersecurity

Technology is racing forward, and cybersecurity must stay ahead to meet new challenges and threats. In this class, you will learn about the changing landscape of cybersecurity, emerging mobile technologies that are likely to be targeted, and new forms of cyber-attacks being launched. By the end of the course, you will be able to implement the most cutting-edge practices in cybersecurity in order to protect against attacks.

CYBER VIII - Cybersecurity Capstone

The Capstone course is the culmination of the Cybersecurity program, allowing students to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. Students will undertake a comprehensive project integrating various aspects of cybersecurity, including log analysis, vulnerability assessment, incident response, ethical hacking, and cloud security. This project will develop critical thinking skills and prepare students for major cybersecurity certifications.

Rize programs leverage the courses you already have

Our Partnerships Team works closely with you to create a customized program that integrates your existing courses. A potential Cybersecurity program could look like:

Example courses from your institution

Business Core
Project Management
Principles of Management
Organizational Behavior
General Psychology

Courses
from Rize

Introduction to Cybersecurity
Network and System Security
Cybercrime and Governance
Security Operations
Ethical Hacking
The Future of Cybersecurity
Career Navigation and Exploration in Cybersecurity
Capstone

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Student Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Develop and implement security plans to safeguard data against attacks by applying industry-standard frameworks for threat detection.
Construct and deploy security controls and countermeasures in network and system environments to protect systems from common attacks.
Develop and implement robust security policies, procedures, and emergency measures that comply with legal and governmental requirements and protect individual rights.
Conduct incident investigations using modern forensic tools and execute response and recovery plans to minimize the impact of security events.
Develop and execute ethical hacking strategies, utilizing industry-standard tools and techniques to discover vulnerabilities within networks and systems.
Develop and deploy monitoring systems to detect and respond to emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on mobile and cloud security strategies.
Identify career opportunities through frameworks that evaluate fulfillment and financial health.
Build a plan for securing opportunities, using empathy and professionalism to maximize chances of success.
Analyze complex cybersecurity challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and implement effective strategies to mitigate risks and protect against threats.

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Certifications

CompTIA Security+
Students who complete the program will cover all examined material. The IT and programming courses below are recommended for the additional coverage and practice they would provide.

Certified Ethical Hacker
The Ethical Hacking course would cover penetration testing and attack detection and prevention in sufficient depth to qualify students for CEH.

GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
The program provides the necessary background in information systems and networking, including active defense, network security, cryptography, incident response, and cloud security.

Skills

Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Threat Detection
Network and System Security
Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)
Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Security Operations and Monitoring
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Cloud and Mobile Security
SIEM Tools and Encryption Techniques
Cybercrime Investigation and Policy Analysis
Cybersecurity Career Planning
Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity (AI, Blockchain, IoT)

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Testimonials

Students give these courses rave reviews

"Rize courses have really helped me fall in love even more with my future profession that I want to go down."

Sean G.

Adrian College

“The class experience is amazing!”

Mary D.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

“Throughout the class time in Rize, the teacher is going over exactly what we need to do… he gave us the freedom to think creatively, to do our own project and it helped us do what he was teaching us to do on our own.”

Cole B.

Walsh University

“Rize has given me an opportunity to add something to my degree. Something that I wanted to find at my school but wasn’t there.”

Chisunta C.

Albertus Magnus College

“My experience with Rize classes has been extremely positive. I think they’re really well structured, and the professors really care as well - they’re really out there to help you”

Daniel W.

Lasell University

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