Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity Certificates

The Cybersecurity program offers a 2-year Associates in Applied Science Degree, a 1-year Certificate as well as Short-Term certificates. This program is based on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) framework and provides students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of secure information technology system design, construction, and maintenance of cyber infrastructure and systems defense.

Students will utilize virtual environments, including Cybersecurity video games/simulations, to demonstrate mastery of competencies, knowledge, and skills while preparing for industry-recognized Cybersecurity certifications.

What Do Cybersecurity Professionals Do?

Cybersecurity Professionals use their expertise and knowledge to continuously monitor and analyze databases, networks, hardware, firewalls, and encryption to mitigate risk by:

• Preparing reports that document the extent of damage caused by security breaches
• Conducting penetration testing
• Researching the latest information technology (IT) security trends
• Developing security standards and best practices for their organization
• Recommending security enhancements to management or senior IT staff
• Information Systems and Network Auditing
• Enterprise Cybersecurity Awareness and Business Continuity

Where Do They Work?

Cybersecurity Professionals work in a wide variety of private and public organizations. Upon completion of either program, students will be prepared to enter or advance in an array of Cybersecurity career areas, including:

• Information Systems and Network Defense
• Vulnerability Assessment and Management
• Incident Response Coordination and Solution Deployment
• Digital Forensics and Penetration Testing
• Security Program Development and Evaluation
• Information Systems and Network Auditing
• Enterprise Cybersecurity Awareness and Business Continuity

What’s the Job Outlook for Cybersecurity Professionals?

From 2018 to 2028, the demand for Cybersecurity professionals (information security analysts) is expected to increase much faster than the average at 32 percent.* In addition, as the healthcare industry expands its use of electronic medical records, more Cybersecurity analysts are likely needed to create safeguards to satisfy patients’ concerns.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, April 2020, Information Security Analyst, on the Internet at _{http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-andinformation-technology/information-securityanalysts.htm}