Master Cyber Defense Skills With Cyberbit's Hyper-Realistic Simulations

The Yeshiva University Katz School of Science Health has teamed up with Cyberbit, provider of the world's leading cybersecurity skill development platform, to give Katz online MS in Cybersecurity students an unprecedented opportunity to master cyber defense skills in live-fire simulations.

As a student in the No. 2 Best Online MS in Cybersecurity program, you will work with classmates in the new Security Operations Center (SOC) to repel multiple attack types and vectors like those used in incidents making headlines today.¹

In Cyberbit’s hyper-realistic cyberattack simulations, you’ll defend against advanced attacker behaviors, including ping sweeps, lateral movement and data exfiltration.

The cybersecurity market is growing exponentially faster than the rest of the job market. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects a 35% increase in information security analyst jobs through 2031. During that same time, BLS predicts only 5% growth in the overall job market.^{2, 3}

The knowledge and skills you gain in the Katz Cybersecurity program will prepare you for various cybersecurity specialist roles, including Information Security Analyst and Application Security Engineer.

In addition to the technical skills, your work in the SOC and the new cyber range will also teach you the “soft” leadership skills that can help you rise to management roles such as Information Security Risk Manager and Chief Information Security Officer.

Practice makes a champion in any field, and cybersecurity is no different in that regard. There is, however, an important difference in the cost of failure in the cybersecurity arena. The total cost of each ransomware attack in 2021 was reported to average $1.85 million, including payouts averaging $570,000 and the costs of downtime, lost data, and other financial impacts.⁴

One of the reasons that 95% of Katz Cybersecurity graduates have found new jobs within six months of graduation is that practical experience has always been part of the curriculum.⁵

Sivan Tehila, Director of the MS in Cybersecurity, said, "While theoretical knowledge and certifications are intrinsic to cybersecurity training and education, they are no substitute for hands-on experience. You need the whole package—and the Katz School's cybersecurity program does both."

The new Cyberbit partnership adds more breadth and depth to the opportunities Katz online students have to become cybersecurity champions through practice in a safe environment. In the SOC and on the cyber range, you can practice threat hunting and mitigation without jeopardizing a real company's network, company data, and financial health.

Your Katz Cybersecurity education builds from foundational knowledge of network architecture, operating systems, and security, including risk management, auditing, and forensics. Then you can apply your expertise to examining security operations, incident response, and the evolving galaxy of cyber threats in elective courses. Current events and the latest thinking thread throughout the curriculum preparing you to make an immediate professional impact when you graduate.

"We're excited to provide the platform supporting Katz School's SOC and cyber range," said Adi Dar, CEO of Cyberbit. "Information security leaders are seeking graduates that are equipped with next-generation hands-on skills, allowing them to be operational in minimal time once hired. Katz School's innovative vision will deliver workforce-ready graduates, prepared with the skills that will allow them to excel in their careers."

The new Katz cyber range and SOC, physically located at the school's midtown Manhattan campus, allow for real-time collaboration between teams of online and on-campus students in defending against simulated live-fire cyber attacks.

The cyber range offers the world’s most extensive catalog of cyber attacks. You can work with MITRE ATT&CK Tactics and Techniques across the entire cyber-attack lifecycle. Operating on virtual enterprise networks, you’ll use commercial-grade security tools like firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR) and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms.

Headquartered in Ra'anana, Israel, Cyberbit helps Fortune 500 companies, managed security service providers (MSSPs), systems integrators, governments, and leading healthcare providers prepare for and successfully defend against cyberattacks. The hyper-realistic attack simulation, mirroring real-world scenarios, enables security leaders to dramatically reduce MTTR, dwell time and cybercrime costs, by boosting the impact of the human element in their organization.

There is an urgent need for more qualified cybersecurity professionals. By some estimates, there are more than 700,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs. Because the stakes are high, the bar for entry into this dynamic field is also set high. It takes 21% longer to fill open cybersecurity jobs than other IT jobs. To become a successful cybersecurity professional, you need both theoretical training and hands-on experience.^{6, 7}

Although it’s a demanding field, it is also highly rewarding, offering professional satisfaction, six-figure salaries and expanding opportunities for career growth. The Katz online MS in Cybersecurity can help you become a valuable member of the cybersecurity community.

Paul Russo, Yeshiva University Vice Provost and Dean of the Katz School of Science and Health said, "At Katz, our mission is to do more than just graduate students in the field of cybersecurity. Our mission is to meet the needs of industry for next-gen cybersecurity experts who will make the nation and the world safer.”

As part of its commitment to making the world safer, smarter, and healthier, the Katz School concentrates on industries central to the modern economy. Its research scientists, tech builders and patient-centered clinicians focus their work on problems that matter.

The cutting-edge curriculum, flexible online course delivery, and surprisingly affordable cost of tuition for the Katz online MS in Cybersecurity align with our mission by helping working professionals develop their cybersecurity expertise without neglecting their other commitments.

Coursework for the Katz cybersecurity program also prepares you for industry-standard certification exams, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), the CompTIA Network+ and more. Contact an Admissions Advisor or start your application today to become a leader in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.