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Harper's cybersecurity courses teach cutting-edge skills through hands-on learning that is uniquely designed by industry professionals and taught by experienced faculty. This rigorous program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, protocols, and practices. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experiences, you will develop the expertise required to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving cyber landscape.
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60 credit hours |
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45 credit hours |
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31 credit hours |
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16 credit hours |
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Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.
Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
Harper College's Continuing Professional Education program offers courses ranging from several weeks to a full semester in length. View upcoming info sessions for CPE programs to learn more about subjects that interest you. Upon course/program completion, students are awarded Digital badges, which are valuable, non-credit credentials that demonstrate your skill and knowledge proficiency to employers.
Below is a list of Cybersecurity-related Digital Badges you can earn at Harper College.
Community Education courses are also available through Harper College covering topics such as Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Career Exploration.
Harper College has partnered with Northern Illinois Workforce Coalition(NIWC) to offer a free, fully online Computing and Cybersecurity course. This course provides students opportunities to learn IT fundamentals and cybersecurity essentials, apply digital best practices, and explore potential careers paths in the cybersecurity industry. Students can complete the self-paced course in approximately 8–9 weeks.
You'll have access to the resources and opportunities needed to pursue a career in cybersecurity and information technology, including job search guidance and support services to ensure your success.
For more information about starting your career at Harper, please contact Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form.