Could your organization have fought off the most destructive cyber attacks? Now you can test your knowledge by reading “Could You Have Defended Against the Worst Computer Viruses of All Time?” in the latest Executive Education Online catalog, available for download at www.universityalliance.com/uacatalog.

President Obama recently emphasized the economic and national security challenges presented by cyber threats. He noted, “America’s economic prosperity in the 21^st century will depend on cybersecurity.” To help professionals capitalize on this growing field, the latest Executive Education Online catalog features six cybersecurity programs from top-ranked Villanova University and Florida Tech University Online. The catalog is published by University Alliance (UA), which powers the online learning programs of some of the nation’s leading universities.

It has been reported that 56% of cybercrime in the U.S. in 2011 consisted of computer viruses and malware. As a result of these cyber threats, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of information security analysts, web developers and computer network architects is projected to grow 22% from 2010 to 2020, which is faster than the average for all occupations. The following programs, including two cybersecurity master’s degrees online, will give professionals the skills and credentials to advance in this rapidly expanding career field.

Cybersecurity Online Certificate and Degree Programs

Villanova University offers:

• Master Certificate in Information Systems Security
• Master Certificate in Information Security Management
• Master Certificate in Information Security Management – Government

Florida Tech University Online:

• New For-Credit Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
• New Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
• Master of Science in Information Technology With a Specialization in Cybersecurity

“We’re proud to support professionals in developing skills and earning credentials to enable them to fight the threat of cybercrime,” says Adrian Marrullier, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of University Alliance. “Not only can they work to keep their company and country safe, but also position themselves to capitalize on a rapidly expanding career field.”

Students will receive instruction through state-of-the-art online technology powered by University Alliance. This online classroom features streaming video lectures with convenient 24/7 access, as well as a variety of interactive tools that connect instructors and students, including two-way voiceover IP, instant messaging and shared virtual whiteboards.

To learn more about cybersecurity programs, download the Executive Education Online catalog at www.universityalliance.com/uacatalog. Or call 800-605-5380 to speak to an enrollment representative.

About University Alliance
The University Alliance (UA) facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA’s technology and support services, its university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, New England College, University of St. Thomas, University of San Francisco, Jacksonville University, University of Vermont, The University of Scranton, and Dominican University.