CYBERSECURITY
... Stopping a cyberattack or tracking a cyber terrorist!
We’ve all heard about “black hat” hackers who have the ability to access complex computer systems and create havoc in the world. Perhaps you’ve wanted to understand how hackers do what they do, and you would like to be the person saving others from the harmful actions of these computer criminals. In this program you will learn the basic elements of cybersecurity and will have the opportunity to develop some serious technical chops.
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in the country, with a tremendous job outlook. Because of our increasing reliance on computers, tablets, mobile phones, and other types of electronic devices, we are all at risk from acts of computer hacking: from individual identity theft, from illegal access of classified information, or from individuals breaking into and manipulating the systems that run the country’s infrastructure. Keeping a computer port open is like leaving a backdoor unlocked and wide open for a burglar. Cybersecurity experts are the key individuals responsible for protecting critical networks and sensitive information.
What does it take?
Strong interest in computers and programming, technical reading skills, math skills, communication skills, self-directed, detail-oriented, problem-solving, and teamwork. Foreign language skills are a plus.
Work/Environment Considerations
Deadline-driven, demanding environment, adaptability, strong communication skills, and a wide variety of work settings and work schedules.
What will I learn?
Networking and network security, operating systems, programming languages, communication protocols, troubleshooting, cybersecurity fundamentals, cyber ethics, and cyber safety.
What will I do?
Networking, computer programming, apply basic security concepts through modeling and simulation development, and prepare for industry certification tests. Use Kali Linux to perform pen-tests.
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Career Pathway ™
CYBERSECURIT Y ENTRY LEVEL (AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION) School
Majors
Careers
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Introduction to Computer Information Systems Advanced Placement Computer Science CompTIA, Linux+, Security+ Cisco Academy - CCNA
Hardware Technician Customer Service Representative Computer Support Technician
TECHNICAL LEVEL (CERTIFICATES AND / OR ASSOCIATES DEGREE) School
Majors
Careers
Arapahoe Community College Community College of Aurora Front Range Community College Red Rocks Community College Aims Community College
Computer Information Systems Computer Network Technology Computer Science Computer Security Specialist
Information Assurance Technician Security Administrator Systems Administrator Network Administrator
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL (4 YEAR OR HIGHER UNIVERSITY DEGREE) School
Majors
Careers
Colorado Technical University Regis University United States Air Force Academy University of Colorado-Colorado Springs University of Denver New York University Polytechnic Institute (NYU-Poly) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Stanford University Georgia Tech University of Maryland University College
Information Assurance and Security Information Technology Computer Networking Computer Science Computer Information Systems Computer Science Security Information Assurance
Cyber Policy Analyst Chief Security Officer Cybersecurity Software Engineer Digital Forensics Expert Information Systems Security Administrator Cyber Strategist Cyber Policy Analyst Cybersecurity Tester Secure Software Engineer
This is not an exhaustive list of schools or jobs. Please see the program instructor or your counselor for additional options. For more information related to this field of study, including descriptions and salaries, go to: • U.S. Department of Labor - http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm • CyberWatch - http://www.cyberwatchcenter.org/ • Stay Safe Online - http://staysafeonline.org/about-us/ • Stop Think Connect - http://stopthinkconnect.org/
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