Cyber Security
Build hands-on skills in cybersecurity through training in network security, programming, digital forensics, operating systems, and cybersecurity practices. Explore how these skills work together to identify threats, protect information systems, and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
Why Choose Cybersecurity Management Technology?
Build technical and investigative skills to help protect information systems and respond to cybersecurity threats. You'll explore programming, networking, digital forensics, cryptography, security auditing, and cybersecurity ethics while developing skills that can be applied across business, technology, and criminal justice settings.
What You'll Learn
- Analyze cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in computer networks and information systems.
- Apply security practices to protect networks, systems, and sensitive information.
- Use programming, operating systems, and database concepts to support cybersecurity solutions.
- Apply digital forensics techniques to investigate cybersecurity incidents and identify evidence.
- Explore cryptography, trusted systems, security auditing, and penetration testing.
- Apply ethical and legal principles to cybersecurity and information technology.
Program Options
- Certificate of Proficiency — Security/Forensics
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How long does it take?
15 Credit Hours, or 1 Semester
What can I expect from this program?
Build foundational skills in cybersecurity, network security, digital forensics, cryptography, and security auditing. This credential provides an introduction to security and forensic practices that can be applied in technology and criminal justice settings.
- Technical Certificate — Computer Programming (Cybersecurity)
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How long does it take?
27 Credit Hours, or 2 Semesters
What can I expect from this program?
Develop programming, networking, operating system, and security skills that support the protection and monitoring of computer networks and information systems.
- Associate of Applied Science — Cybersecurity Management Technology
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How long does it take?
60 Credit Hours, or 4 Semesters
What can I expect from this program?
Develop broad cybersecurity skills through coursework in programming, networking, digital forensics, cryptography, security auditing, penetration testing, and information technology ethics.
Stackable Credentials
The Cybersecurity Management Technology program includes stackable credentials, allowing you to earn a Certificate of Proficiency or Technical Certificate as you work toward the AAS degree.
Program Requirements
- [View the Cybersecurity Management AAS Degree Plan]
- [View the Cybersecurity Management Technology Security/Forensics Certificate Of Proficiency Plan]
What Do I Need to Get Started?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent OR
- ACT score of 19 or above OR
- An Accuplacer test. This can be performed at the college; you can read more on our Admissions page.
Cost & Financial Aid
Where Can This Program Take Me?
The information below highlights potential career opportunities related to this program. Career outcomes vary based on individual experience, education, skills, and other factors.
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