Question 1

Why should I enroll?

Accepted Answer

The global cybersecurity market is currently worth $173B in 2020, growing to $270B by 2026. Despite the downturn in the overall economy, businesses continue to invest in cybersecurity because the majority of the workforce is critically dependent on cyber to function. This program was designed to help you take advantage of this growing need for skilled security professionals.

Question 2

What jobs will this program prepare me for?

Accepted Answer

The need for a strong computer security culture in an enterprise organization is greater than ever. The skills you will gain from this Nanodegree program will qualify you for systems engineers roles in any industry as countless companies are boosting security protocols.

Question 3

How do I know if this program is right for me?

Accepted Answer

This course is for developers and IT professionals — with some exposure to security — who want to advance their career by diving deeper into the world of cybersecurity.

Question 4

Do I need to apply? What are the admission criteria?

Accepted Answer

No. This Nanodegree program accepts all applicants regardless of experience and specific background.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for enrollment?

Accepted Answer

A well-prepared learner is already able to:

Understand basic operating system fundamentals
Understand basic principles of networking
Follow, interpret and implement minor modifications to Python code
Set up an AWS environment and perform cloud configuration/management
Set up a Linux environment and perform system configuration/management

Question 6

If I do not meet the requirements to enroll, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Students who do not feel comfortable in the above may consider taking Udacity’s Introduction to Cybersecurity course to obtain prerequisite skills.

Question 7

How is this Nanodegree program structured?

Accepted Answer

The Security Engineer Nanodegree program is comprised of content and curriculum to support four projects. We estimate that students can complete the program in four months, working about ten hours per week.
Each project will be reviewed by the Udacity reviewer network. Feedback will be provided, and if you do not pass the project, you will be asked to resubmit the project until it passes.

Question 8

How long is this Nanodegree program?

Accepted Answer

You will have access to this Nanodegree program for as long as your subscription remains active. The estimated time to complete this program can be found on the webpage and in the syllabus, and is based on the average amount of time we project that it takes a student to complete the projects and coursework. See the Terms of Use and FAQs for other policies regarding the terms of access to our Nanodegree programs.

Question 9

Can I switch my start date? Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Please see the Udacity Program Terms of Use and FAQs for policies on enrollment in our programs.

Question 10

What software and versions will I need in this program?

Accepted Answer

There are no software and version requirements to complete this Nanodegree program. All coursework and projects can be completed via Student Workspaces in the Udacity online classroom.

Security Engineer Nanodegree Program

Course Report

Course Features

Course Description

Module 1: Security Engineering Fundamentals

Module 2: System Security

Module 3: Infrastructure Security

Module 4: Application Security

Course FAQs