The Cyber Range at Regent University
In 2021, there was a 1,885% spike in ransomware attacks across the globe.1 The healthcare industry experienced a 775% increase in such attacks that year.1 Cyber attacks occur more often than you might think. 18 Distributed Denials-of-Service (DDoS) cyber crimes committed each minute in 2020.2
The threat is real and has pushed the need for cyber security to the forefront. Regent University has risen to meet the growing need for professionals with proven cybersecurity skills.
The Range offers Cybersecurity programs for Undergraduate & Graduate Certificates and also for Bachelor’s, & Master’s degrees. A key resource is its multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art Cyber Range— accessible in programs on campus in Virginia Beach and online. The Institute for Cybersecurity with its supporting Cyber Range was launched in 2017 and has since provided hundreds of students with advanced practical cybersecurity training.
What is a Cyber Range?
A cyber range is a virtual environment that uses actual network equipment that budding cyber security professionals can use to practice for real-life scenarios.3 Cyber ranges simulate attacks so that cyber security professionals can learn how to detect and respond to threats.
Cyber ranges also ready students to act as a team to overcome threats. In most professional circumstances, by sharpening communication skills, students will be able to bring their best work to team efforts against hacking threats.
Regent’s Cyber Range uses real-world scenarios to train students for known threats. There are also hands-on labs, skill assessments, and courses available to cyber security students who use the Cyber Range.
The Cyber Range as a Resource for Students
Regent University offers access to the Cyber Range to its students as well as cyber boot camp participants. And there are no geographical limitations – it is available to students on campus in Virginia Beach as well as online. This gives our students the edge they need to stand out in a crowd. They can enter the workforce or advance their careers with practical, hands-on training gained on the Cyber Range.
Regent was named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for the B.S. in Cybersecurity by the National Security Agency (NSA). The bachelor’s program was also ranked among the Top 15 Best Online Cybersecurity Degree Programs by Intelligent, 2022.
Cyber security professionals are highly sought after, especially with the growth of online platforms for commerce and information sharing. Occupations like network and computer systems administrators, database administrators and architects, and information security analysts are profitable and desirable careers. How large is this workforce? Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that there will be 3.5 million cyber security jobs in 2025.4
Cyber Range Access for Certificate Participants
Regent University’s Cyber Practitioner Preparation certificates are short-term non-degree training sessions designed to enhance knowledge and practical skills. With access to our multimillion-dollar Cyber Range at Regent’s Institute for Cybersecurity, you can gain the practice you need to be exam-ready, industry certified, and competitive in your career.
In as little as only one semester, these certificates can help you prepare to sit for these five certifications:
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker
- CompTIA CySA+
The Cyber Practitioner certificate is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
Top Military Friendly School
Regent University is near Naval Station Norfolk, the largest naval base in the world. We’re committed to serving you with the same integrity you’ve demonstrated as a faithful defender of our nation. The university has been ranked as a Top 10 Military Friendly School by Military Friendly, 2021-22. It was ranked as one of the top 10 colleges for veterans by the Military Times in 2020. Whether you’re active duty, Reserve, National Guard, veteran, or family, you will enjoy distinct military benefits at an exceptional Christian university.
We offer a generous transfer credit policy so you can transfer up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree or 49% of a graduate degree.
A top-tier military-friendly university in Virginia Beach with a state-of-the-art Cyber Range makes Regent a great choice for military students keen on a degree or on advancing their professional skills through a boot camp. Come, experience the Regent difference.
References:
- Taylor, A. (2022). There’s a huge surge in hackers holding data for ransom, and experts want everyone to take these steps. Fortune.
- Brooke, C. (2021). MORE Alarming Cybersecurity Stats For 2021! Forbes.
- Cyber Ranges. NICE National Institute for Cybersecurity Education.
- Morgan, S. (2021). Cybersecurity Jobs Report: 3.5 Million Openings In 2025. Cybercrime Magazine.
