Why should you study cyber security degree programs in the United States? No prizes for correct answers! The United States is home to most of the biggest tech companies. U.S. companies dominates your mobile OS, computer OS, Apps, e-mail platforms, eCommerce platforms, search engines, electronic payments and cyber security.
The First "Antivirus" Software
The first known computer virus appeared in 1971 and was dubbed the "Creeper virus". Ray Tomlinson, an American programmer, created a program known as "The Reaper", which eventually deleted the Creeper Virus. "The Reaper" was actually a virus itself specifically designed to remove the Creeper virus. However some people consider "The Reaper" as the earliest antivirus software.
DEF CON is held in the United States
DEF CON is one of the world's largest and most notable hacker conventions, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Home to the Top Cyber Security Companies
According to eSecurity Planet, 13 out of 15 of the Top Cyber Security Companies are headquartered in the United States:
1. Fortinet
2. KnowBe4
3. Cisco
4. Splunk
5. Microsoft
6. IBM
7. Palo Alto Networks
8. McAfee
9. Broadcom
10. Check Point
11. Proofpoint
12. Imperva
13. RSA (Dell Technologies)
Featured University:
George Mason University
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Course: BS Cyber Security Engineering
Est, Annual Tuition Fee: USD 36,024
Duration: 4 Years
Strategically located in Fairfax, VA—less than 10 miles from the Dulles Tech Corridor and Loudoun County’s data centers.
George Mason University has been recognized as a Cyber FastTrack National “Top Tier College” that is the best in the nation in Cybersecurity Talent Discovery.
George Mason University was ranked 11th nationally by Cyber Degrees in its recently released top-20 list of institutions with top cybersecurity programs.
Life at George Mason University
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