Information Technology: Major in Computer Forensics
Degree level:
Bachelor's
If battling the ever-present threat of computer crimes
and securing digital DNA sounds intriguing, then a degree in information technology: major in computer forensics from Westwood College is just what you need to get plugged in. Our high-tech, always-evolving computer forensics program offers the opportunity to provide a secure computer environment and learn techniques for collecting and analyzing computer-related evidence. The practical experience will provide you with advanced security skills required to implement e-business security policies, identify security threats, develop countermeasures using firewall systems and manage the deployment of security solutions. This degree will give you the insight, drive and understanding for entry-level job titles such as computer forensics technician, network and systems administrator, computer information analyst or a technical support specialist.
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
Information Technology: Major in Computer Forensics Course Information
An information technology: major in computer forensics degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:
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Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Secure industry-standard operating systems
- Design secure computer networks
- Apply industry-standard tools and techniques to implement and secure large-scale networks
- Evaluate strategies and policies to protect large-scale networks from security risks
- Apply fundamental computer and network forensic techniques to the information technology field
- Manage incident responses appropriately
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
Where could your Information Technology: Major in Computer Forensics degree take you?
Take a look at a few of the career paths that might be yours with a bachelor’s degree in information technology: major in computer forensics from Westwood College.
Computer Forensics Technician
- Analyze computer systems for defendants and litigants in legal cases
- Recover data loss due to hardware or software failure
- Investigate computer systems at crime scenes to determine if violations were made
- Gather evidence, analyze and search for information about how computer systems work for the purpose of debugging, performance optimization and reverse engineering.
Network and Systems Administrator
- Design, install and support an organization’s computer systems
- Ensure the efficient operation of the company’s data centers, maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems and monitor networks to ensure their availability to system users
- Responsible for local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), network segments and Internet and intranet systems
- Monitor and diagnose network and server problems, develop policy and protocol and mentor staff to achieve high standards of operations and service
Computer Information Analyst
- Help organizations use technology effectively to incorporate rapidly-changing technologies into their existing systems
- Ensure information systems operate efficiently and are prepared for evolution
- Research, define and reflect new areas of specialization and changes in technology
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
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