Online cybersecurity programs help professionals build foundations to succeed in IS Security careers
Prevention and preparation for cyber-attacks have never been more important than in today’s global economy. Villanova University’s IS Security certificate programs help professionals gain essential skills needed to combat these cybersecurity threats and safeguard private information.
In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama highlighted new cybersecurity and privacy proposals to help bolster cybersecurity measures, prevent data breaches, improve customer privacy and prevent identity theft.
“No foreign nation, no hacker, should be able to shut down our networks, steal our trade secrets or invade the privacy of American families, especially our kids,” Obama said.
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Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
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