Image source When a major credit reporting agency discovers a cyber-attack has breached its safeguards and stolen the social security numbers and birthdates of millions and millions of people, the need for cybersecurity is no less than evident. The Equifax data breach of 2017 exposed the sensitive information of nearly 150 million people. That’s a…
What’s The Worst That Could Happen? Understanding the Cybersecurity Threat
Image source If you need yet one more thing to keep you up at night, consider the cyber crime epidemic. It’s like something out of a science fiction horror novel–sinister, hidden adversaries worming their way in to the very structures in place to keep societies running and secure. What are these cyber criminals really capable…
How are Cybersecurity Programs Accredited?
Image source The field of cybersecurity has exploded in recent years. It seems that cyber crime and cyber threats abound on both the national and international stage, and even individuals and small businesses are not immune. One glance at the news and you are inundated with information on hacking, election tampering, scams and worse–the list…
Masters in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Assurance: Which One is Right for You?
Image source Cybercrime is out there. Even small businesses are in danger—often they are the gateway for hackers, scammers, and phishers to learning how to corrupt larger corporations. Projections by leading cybercrime researchers indicate that by the year 2021 there will be approximately 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs unfilled. Knowing that cyber criminals will keep increasing…
Careers with a Master of Cybersecurity Degree
Image source There’s no question that cybercrime is prevalent and pervasive. From the smallest businesses in danger of phishing to nations’ legal proceedings being hacked to influence political outcomes, the threat is real. For cybersecurity professionals, being the first and last line of defense often protects whole populations from even knowing they were under attack….
50 Best Online Master of Cybersecurity Degree Programs
No one wants to feel vulnerable and unprotected. As technology improves and rapidly becomes commonplace in ways that could have only been dreamed of decades ago, cyber space becomes a field ripe for hacking, tampering, and bad intentions. This is where the cybersecurity professional steps in: according to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, a leading…
Why Do Some Online Programs Not Require the GRE or GMAT?
Image source A recent trend in master’s degree programs has potential graduate students breathing a sigh of relief: the turn from traditional application requirements of GRE or GMAT scores to other forms of student assessment and readiness measurement. For prospective students, particularly those desiring to pursue a master’s degree online, this means less preparation for…
How To Prepare For The GRE
Image source First of all; don’t panic. Understanding the “why” behind the GRE requirement is the first step. The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is a standardized assessment test used to measure graduate-level skills and comprehension. As a tool for universities and colleges, the GRE can allow schools to concretely see how adept an applicant is…
What is the GRE?
Image source So you are thinking you need a master’s degree to advance in your career–chances are you are right; the master’s degree for today’s young professional seems to be what the bachelor’s degree was to budding professionals a generation ago. If you are already working and don’t have the flexibility to leave your current…
Are Online Master of Psychology Degrees Respected?
Image source In the field of psychology, many of the more advanced jobs (such as licensed therapist, school counselor, industrial/organizational psychologist, etc.) require, at the very least, a master’s degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an advanced degree truly is necessary to progress in a psychology career in any significant capacity. But…
