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ApplySuffolk University’s new Suffolk–SANS.edu Cybersecurity Certification Program gives you a powerful head start in the lucrative field of cybersecurity.
Through our partnership with the SANS Technology Institute—an international leader in cybersecurity training—you’ll earn the Applied Cybersecurity Certificate (ACS) at no additional cost while pursuing your undergraduate education in computer science or cybersecurity.
The certificate comes with multiple industry-recognized certifications that have an impressive track record of employment success, including average starting salaries of $104,000*. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to graduate with a bachelor’s degree and professional credential that employers across sectors recognize and highly value.
*Source: SANS.edu
Gain a Competitive Edge in Cybersecurity
33%
projected job growth for information security analysts by 2033*
$104k
average starting salary of ACS graduates**
700k
available cybersecurity jobs currently on the market†
$18,600
value of the ACS certificate program, covered in full by Suffolk
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | **Source: SANS.edu | †Source: cyberseek.org
Enhance Your Data-Driven Degree
Students pursuing a computer science major in the College of Arts & Sciences or a cybersecurity minor in the Sawyer Business School can enter the program starting their junior year. Only students who receive department approval and pass the SANS.edu assessment exam are eligible to participate.
Four Industry Certifications in One
SANS Technology Institute’s ASC certificate program is comprised of four Global Information Assurance Certifications (GIAC), the highest standard of assurance for cybersecurity knowledge and skill worldwide. GIAC certifications are widely recognized and sought after by employers in government, military, consulting, and more.
To complete the program, you’ll take three required online courses—Security Foundations, Security Essentials, and Security Incident Handling & Hacker Exploits—and one elective concurrent to your Suffolk course load. Successful completion of each SANS.edu course culminates in a GIAC certificate and builds toward the comprehensive ASC certificate.
Instant ROI
93 percent of students who completed SANS.edu’s cybersecurity courses found cybersecurity jobs within six months. Suffolk is one of only a few universities nationwide—and the only university in New England—to partner with SANS.edu and integrate GIAC certifications into an undergraduate program.
No Extra Cost
All SANS.edu courses and GIAC exam fees are included in your regular Suffolk tuition.
You pay $0 extra for approximately $18,600 worth of advanced training and certification exams.
Real-World Curriculum
SANS Technology Institute is the world’s leader in cybersecurity training for professionals. Through this partnership, juniors and seniors will learn directly from SANS.edu faculty experts on pressing topics like network defense, incident response, digital forensics, and more.
Questions?
Fast-track your cybersecurity career while saving time and money on training through the Suffolk-SANS.edu Cybersecurity Certification program.
If you have questions about the program or want to learn more about Suffolk’s partnership with SANS.edu, please email Professor Dmitry Zinoviev.
