UPI Study Colleges University of the People Cybersecurity
University of the People Transfer Credit · Computer Science 270

CS 3304 – Network Security at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's Cybersecurity — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Cybersecurity — transfers as CS 3304 – Network Security at University of the People
Articulation Agreement · Officially recognized
UPI Study × University of the People
You complete at UPI Study
Cybersecurity
Computer Science 270 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
CS 3304 – Network Security
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: CS 3304
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of cybersecurity, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Evaluate core cybersecurity principles and design frameworks for protecting sensitive information across industries
  • Classify and assess different types of cyber threats and create robust security strategies for prevention and mitigation
  • Analyze the role of human factors in cybersecurity and develop comprehensive security policies addressing error and malicious intent
  • Utilize advanced cybersecurity tools to design practical solutions for preventing and responding to digital crimes
  • Apply and integrate cryptographic techniques to secure information and develop countermeasures against malware and viruses
  • Design network security systems through secure software development practices with inherent security from initial stages
  • Examine the impact of digital communication on security and innovate measures to address platform vulnerabilities
  • Synthesize and implement disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime and data loss from breaches or cyberattacks
📚Major topics covered
Introduction to Cybersecurity & CIA Triad Networking Basics & Protocols Malware, Phishing & Social Engineering DoS/DDoS & MITM Attacks Operating System Security Cryptography & Secure Communications Web & Application Security (OWASP) Cloud Security & Zero Trust Identity & Access Management (IAM) Security Operations & SIEM Incident Response & Digital Forensics Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing AI, Quantum Computing & Blockchain Security IoT Security & Cyberwarfare Cybersecurity Career Paths & Certifications
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
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Three steps to UoPeople credit.

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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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Transfer to UoPeople

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: CS 3304 – Network Security.

Pricing

Cybersecurity — two ways to enroll.

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$89 /mo

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  • 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, transferable to University of the People
  • Self-paced — finish in 28–30 days or take longer
  • Official transcript sent to University of the People
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Assessment fees saved at UoPeople
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $120 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $40 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $120 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Cybersecurity → UoPeople.

📚 About Cybersecurity
What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is a college-level technology course covering core concepts and practical skills in the subject area. It is Computer Science 270 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations from ACE & NCCRS.
What technical background do I need?
No specific technical background is required to start. The course is structured to build from foundational concepts to practical application, making it accessible to students at any level.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries ACE and NCCRS recommendations for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same ACE & NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About CS 3304 – Network Security at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Cybersecurity as a direct equivalent to their CS 3304 – Network Security?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Cybersecurity is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's CS 3304 – Network Security — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Cybersecurity as transferring as CS 3304 – Network Security — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken CS 3304 – Network Security at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for CS 3304 – Network Security, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Cybersecurity as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking CS 3304 – Network Security directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as CS 3304 – Network Security?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Cybersecurity → CS 3304 – Network Security. We update this page whenever the MOU changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete Cybersecurity, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (CS 3304 – Network Security) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Cybersecurity for your UoPeople credit.

What is Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is the study of how to protect computers, networks, software, and data from unauthorized access, damage, and disruption. In this course, students learn the basic threats people and organizations face, such as malware, phishing, weak passwords, web attacks, and insecure systems, along with the methods used to reduce those risks.

How the course teaches you

Cybersecurity is a 3-credit course with quizzes, assignments, and a final exam weighted at 20%, 30%, and 50% respectively. The course covers practical protection of computers, networks, software, and data through study of common threats and defenses, and the completed transcript is the record UoPeople uses to recognize the work as CS 3304 – Network Security.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The material is useful anywhere people rely on digital systems, since it addresses malware, phishing, weak passwords, web attacks, insecure systems, and the policies used to reduce those risks. At University of the People, this transfer can support degree progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science while building knowledge that fits network security work and everyday information protection.

Skills you walk away with

Assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability risksIdentify malware, phishing, and social engineering attacksApply cryptography and secure communication methodsUse IAM concepts to control user accessAnalyze web and application security issues, including OWASP risksUnderstand SIEM and basic security operationsPlan basic disaster recovery and incident response steps

Taking this course toward UoPeople

After you finish the course, your transcript is evaluated by University of the People’s team, and the course is recognized as CS 3304 – Network Security. That named recognition is the strongest form of transfer credit because it maps to a specific catalog course, which can help you place the credit directly into a UoPeople degree plan instead of leaving it as an unassigned elective. UoPeople allows up to 90 credits, or 75%, to transfer, so this course can count toward that limit while you complete the rest of your studies in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. UoPeople is a tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university, and you pay only a small per-course assessment fee rather than tuition.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students planning ahead for University of the People and wanting a named course equivalency rather than a loose elective match, because it transfers as CS 3304 – Network Security. It also suits students who want to stay within UoPeople’s transfer ceiling of up to 90 credits, or 75% of a degree, so they can keep more room for UoPeople coursework. It is less useful for someone who is not pursuing a UoPeople degree path or who expects a transfer result beyond that credit limit.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
Tuition-free degree programs
Only $17 per course transferred
Free transcript evaluation
WASC-accredited since 2025
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
📋 UoPeople's official transfer page → WASC accredited since 2025

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to University of the People.