Education Partners - Mile2 Cybersecurity Certifications

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Mile2 is a leader in the implementation of our cybersecurity certification curriculum in regionally accredited universities, colleges, and global education institutions. We provide accredited curriculum towards associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs. Our fully integrated LMS provides a turn key solution for access to learning materials, student assessment, labs and exams.

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Implementing Mile2 in a degree program - Case Study: Pensacola State

BAS: Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Information Security Concentration

Pensacola spear-headed the first Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees using Mile2 certifications. The CYSC-BAS is built on INFOSEC’s most renown mile2 cyber certifications; CDRE, CISSO, CDFE and CPTE.

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity is built on the cyber security fundamental domains identified in the world renowned mile2’s Certified Information Security System Officer (CISSO) Certification. Graduates of this BAS degree program who enter from the preferred academic pathway, Associate in Science in Cybersecurity, will be prepared to earn 17 industry standard certifications (9 at the associate level and 8 at the baccalaureate level). These certifications have been identified by industry partners as highly desirable in employees, provide quantifiable knowledge and skills in a specific technology, and are recognized worldwide. Throughout the program, students will work in a hands-on environment that will reinforce theoretical concepts and enable students to apply knowledge in real-world situations.

The program curriculum includes upper level courses in database, cloud, and operating system security in addition to risk management, ethics, and security testing. The curriculum, including the Associate in Science in Cybersecurity, includes 84 credit hours of cybersecurity coursework (42 credit hours at the associate level and 42 credit hours at the baccalaureate level) as well as the 60 credit hour general education curriculum.

Sample Baccalaureate Degree Program:

Lower Level Requirements: 21 CC

Course ID	Course Name
CET 2614C	Network Security		C)CSA	3 cc
COP 1510	Programming Concepts		C)HT	3 cc
CTS 1300		Administering Microsoft Workstation	C)OST	3 cc
CTS 1390	Install and Configure Servers			3 cc
CTS 2120	Security Principles		C)SP*	3 cc
CTS 2149	Project Management			3 cc
CTS 2318	Information Security Management		C)ISSM	3 cc

Core Course Requirements: 21 CC

Course ID	Course Name
CGS 3812	Disaster Recovery	C)DRE	3 cc
CIS 3361	Security Testing and Auditing	C)PTE	3 cc
CIS 3615	Secure Software Development	C)SWAE	3 cc
CIS 4253	Ethics in Information		3 cc
CIS 4385	Computer Forensics and Investigations	C)DFE	3 cc
CIS 4512	Information Risk Management	C)DRE	3 cc
CIS 4596	Cybersecurity Capstone	ISCAP	3 cc

Concentration Course Requirements

Course ID	Course Name
CIS 3367	Operating Systems Security		C)SLO	3 cc
CIS 4201	Laws and Legal Aspects in INFOSEC			3 cc
CIS 4357		Advanced Security Practitioner	C)PTC	3 cc
CIS 3411	Security Operations		C)ISSO	3 cc
CIS 3421	Securing the Cloud		C)CSO	3 cc
CNT 3524	Mobile Security			3 cc
ISM 4314	Project and Change Managment			3 cc

Is This for You?

A quality Cybersecurity Program covers a variety of computer technology and internet technology concepts. Your students will be provided with the skills needed to implement, analyze, and manage information systems in both the public and private sector with the goal of protecting the integrity and availability of those systems. The course work will cover operating systems, hardware, networks, security management, best practices, risk analysis and mitigation.

Secure Your Future

The skills gap in cybersecurity is expected to grow to over 3 million job openings. Our daily life, economic stability, and national security is depending more and more on cyber warfare. Cyber intrusions, attacks, and breaches have increased exponentially over the last decade with estimates that a hack is attempted every 3 seconds.

One of the Department of Homeland Security’s highest priorities is to grow and equip talent in the area of cybersecurity. This is an area where future opportunities will continue to grow. As such, the average salary for cybersecurity professionals is over $98,000/year.

Opportunities & Occupations

In 2020 when CISA released their list of essential workers, cybersecurity professionals were listed as a part of every industry. Cybersecurity jobs are found in sectors all over the world including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, financial and investment services, law enforcement, and national security.

Examples include: