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Increased cybersecurity threats and new homeland security policies have produced a growing national demand for cybersecurity professionals with knowledge of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, intrusion testing, vulnerability assessment, and computer forensics. In addition, the growth of universal and mobile computing require new approaches to information security and the protection of information systems from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. The Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics program prepares students for entry level employment in cybersecurity and computer forensics careers including cyber incident and response, vulnerability detection and assessment analyst, computer forensic analyst, and computer forensics investigator. Foundation courses introduce students to the legal, ethical, and theoretical issues in cybersecurity and computer forensics technology. Core courses expand student depth and skills in ethical hacking, criminal justice, evidentiary analysis, and the development of a forensically sound environment. Capstone courses provide practicum experience and opportunity to participate in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC). Successful completion of this program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics. Students are required to have access to computer, internet, and browser. This degree can be completed online.
Note: CS& 141, CS 142, MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 151, and ENGL& 102 are required for transfer to Western Washington University. Students should work with the Cybersecurity Program Advisor to ensure transfer requirements are met.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
Employment performance results
Program type
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Completion rate
66%
Employment rate
72%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$22.98
Typical (median) annual earnings
$40,105.00
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
81%
Female
19%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
72%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
45%
30 to 39
39%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
8%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
60%
Some college experience, but no degree
23%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
0%
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