Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics

Peninsula College ETPL
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.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,122.20

Total required fees

$1,261.50

Books and supplies

$250.00

Locations

Peninsula College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

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

Other Industries

79%

Retail Trade

21%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
25
Completion rate
66%
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%