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Cybersecurity Degree Online: Associate & Bachelor

Earn More Than Just a Degree: Get Skilled, Get Certified, Get Hired.

Career-centric approach to cybersecurity education

Industry certification vouchers with unlimited attempts from CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon & more

Learn what it takes to detect, manage, and prevent cyber-attacks

Career-centric approach to cybersecurity education

Personalized career services

Fully-accredited technical college

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Cybersecurity Degree + Industry Certifications

Build your foundation and break into the field with a powerful resume showcasing CompTIA ITF+, A+ and Network+ certifications. Then advance your career into the competitive cybersecurity field with specialized cybersecurity certifications including CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, CISSP,  and in-demand server, cloud, and networking certifications. Grow your technical skills, get certified, and land your first career step quickly, while working towards your degree. 

Use your military benefits and experience to accelerate your career. 

With career-focused certificate and degree program paths, we help you earn the skills, hands-on experience, competencies, and confidence you need to reach your academic and career goals. Our 100% online certificate and degree programs are flexible and designed to work with your schedule, no matter where you’re stationed or moving to. 

CIAT: A Military-Friendly College

Bypass the general education requirements and enroll in an accelerated program and earn all the skills and certifications you need to advance in your career.

Earn More Than Just a Degree. Graduate Career Ready.

Whether you’re advancing your career in the armed forces or transitioning back into civilian life, CIAT will make sure you’re prepared to succeed in the classroom and out in the field.

Our Military Division advisors connect one-on-one with students from the beginning of their CIAT journey and throughout their program completions and job placements.

Students who elect to participate in CIAT’s Hybrid Campus option will be required to attend one class session, their final exam, at CIAT’s National City campus. 

CIAT proudly offers military tuition assistance and benefits to service members in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

With career-focused program paths, CIAT helps you earn the skills and confidence to not only reach your academic goals, but find the right job opportunities as well.

Get Skilled.

Build a competitive resume showcasing a strong foundation of technical skills from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Amazon, EC Council, and more! 

Get Certified.

Earn industry certifications along with your degree, with exam vouchers and unlimited exam attempts* included in your program.

Get Hired.

Take advantage of a dedicated Career Services team and personalized career support that will help you prepare for your next position.

2-Step Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree 

CIAT’s 2-step Associate to Bachelor’s IT Degree path helps you build your new career and grow your resume while completing your degree. Whether you’re planning your first career step or advancing your skillset to the next level, CIAT’s comprehensive Associate to Bachelor cybersecurity specialization track provides a launch pad to design your unique cybersecurity career path.

Associate of Applied Science
Computer Information Systems
Beginners Welcome
Length: <2 years
IT professionals with strong technical skills in computer repair, computer networking, infrastructure, cloud management, and cybersecurity are in high demand. Earn up to 8 industry IT certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, and Amazon to prove to future employers that you have the skills needed to be successful in the workplace.
Applied Bachelor’s Degree
Computer Information Systems:
Cybersecurity Concentration
Beginners Welcome
Length: 3.5 years
 Learn what it takes to detect, manage, and prevent cyber-attacks with advanced-level courses to specialize your career in the growing field of cybersecurity. Earn up to 16 industry certifications, including the most in-demand cybersecurity certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker, and more. 

Award-Winning IT Programs

CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications", evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

Immersive, Hands-On Learning With At-Home Lab Kits

CIAT’s IT and networking foundational courses combine live, interactive lectures with Build-Your-Own-Computer kits where students learn to build their own computers at home to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience.

Cybersecurity Skills & Certifications You Can Earn

This degree path allows students to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems prior to taking upper division courses in cybersecurity, while providing a solid foundation to pursue valuable industry certifications. Build your technical skills, get certified, and launch your new career quickly – all while working towards your degree.

CompTIA ITF+ Certification

CompTIA A+ Certification

CompTIA Network+ Certification

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification

Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification

AWS Solutions Architect Certification

CompTIA Linux+ Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification

Cisco DevNet Certification

AWS Security Specialty Certification

Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Certification

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

CISSP Certification

One of a kind unlimited certification exam policy.

With no exam fees and unlimited attempts on most exams*, we don’t rest until you’re certified. With every CIAT certification training course, everything you need to succeed is included in the cost of your tuition.

Use Your Military Benefits To Earn Your Degree

At California Institute of Arts & Technology (CIAT), we believe that you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA. Whether you’re advancing your career in the armed forces or transitioning back into civilian life, CIAT will make sure you’re prepared for everything. See what CIAT has to offer and talk with one of our trusted VA Benefits Advisors for to learn more. 

GI Bill® Benefits
Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)
VA STEM Scholarship
VA Yellow Ribbon Program
Active Duty Tuition Assistance
MyCAA Scholarship Programs

We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

Cybersecurity Job Titles

A few potential job titles for beginners to advanced professionals:

IT Systems Administrator

Information Security Specialist

Cloud Systems Administrator

Network Systems Administrator

IT Security Consultant

Network Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Manager

Network Architect

IT Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Engineer

IT Manager

What Are People Saying About CIAT?

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Awards & Accreditation

Here at CIAT we strive for excellence. In doing so, we routinely submit our institution, personnel, processes and procedures for external review and evaluation from reputable publication sources. Here are some of the prominent awards our institution has received:

Military Education & Career Development in the Federal Government

A veteran's guide to understanding and pursuing technology roles within the Federal Government:

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What are the Various Federal Security Clearances?

What is the Role of a Certified Ethical Hacker in the Federal Government?

 Managing Secured Data for the Federal Government 

Key Terms to Know for Cybersecurity Careers in the Federal Government

Roadmap for Success in the Field of Cybersecurity

With threats like data breaches, ransomware, and cyberattacks, organizations need cybersecurity professionals. Learn the secrets of developing a successful career in the field of cybersecurity.

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What are the Most Important Certifications for a Cybersecurity Candidate?

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How To Develop A Successful Career In The Cybersecurity Field

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We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. The following are single attempt exams and are not eligible for a retake voucher: CEH, CISSP, and CCNP Enterprise. See certification exam policy for more details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality. *Limited time offer. Students eligible for up to 50% tuition discount must utilize a minimum of $5,250 annual employer funding; For students using less than $5,250 per year, CIAT will match your employer education assistance towards your tuition plan. Tuition discounts have no cash value and cannot results in cash refunds.

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