New York Institute of Technology today announced a new partnership with Zscaler, a leader in cloud security. This partnership will allow students of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences to gain real-world skills and practical experiences with secure access service edge (SASE) and zero trust best practices through courses that teach Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) powered by the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange.    

The  COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards remote workforces by 5-10 years according to Security Magazine. This sudden change in the work paradigm has led to an increased need for skilled cybersecurity professionals. New York Tech is paving the way for this new workforce by providing a pragmatic, forward-looking curriculum. The curriculum not only covers current cybersecurity approaches but will also allow students to work towards industry-recognized certifications, including ZIA and ZPA from Zscaler. 

As a key part of this partnership with Zscaler, students will be able to sign up, receive training materials, and achieve certification (ZIA and ZPA) completely free of charge. As another incentive for students to take advantage of this amazing opportunity, they may also be awarded three credits upon proof of completion of ZIA and ZPA. This will benefit students financially as well as increase their desirability in the current job market.  

During certification training on ZIA and ZPA students will learn to:

• Setup, configure, and administer an organization’s Zscaler Internet Access Deployment and Private Access Deployment
• Maintain Traffic Forwarding and Authentication for a Zscaler Internet Access Deployment
• Secure and ensure Best Practices on a Zscaler Private Access Deployment

“Preparing our students by providing them a career-oriented and deep technical education has always been our focus. This partnership with Zscaler equips our students with highly in-demand skillsets in cybersecurity while integrating these skillset acquisitions in their curriculum,” said Babak D. Beheshti, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences.

“This partnership further illustrates that by pursuing a degree at New York Tech, students will graduate career-ready and receive excellent returns on their investment,” said New York Tech President Henry C. “Hank” Foley, Ph.D.

About NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences  

New York Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering and Computing Sciences educates skilled leaders, inventors and innovators and fosters applied research focused on the advancement of technology for the betterment of humanity. The College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 16 programs to prepare students for a broad range of industries and technical careers. Among the strengths of the College are its locations in New York City and Long Island, N.Y., and curricula that provide students with an excellent learning experience. NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences is ranked #46 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (National - no doctorate) and #66 in Best Online Master's in Engineering Programs.     

About New York Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology offers 90 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in more than 50 fields of study, including computer science, data, and cybersecurity; biology and biomedical studies; architecture and design; engineering; health professions and medicine; IT and digital technologies; management; communications and marketing; education and counseling; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education, New York Institute of Technology welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City (Manhattan) and Long Island (Old Westbury), New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world.

New York Institute of Technology embraces its mission to provide career-oriented professional education, give all qualified students access to opportunity, and support research and scholarship that benefit the larger world. More than 107,000 alumni comprise an engaged network of doers, makers, and innovators prepared to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

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