Cybersecurity Careers
Battle Cyber Threats
While enjoying job security and a high pay.
Cybercrime Magazine predicted that a ransomware attack would impact a business every 11 seconds by the end of 2021. To maintain integrity and protect clients and employees, organizations need to know how to better prevent and respond to attacks. That’s where you come in. From global corporations to local businesses, your opportunities are virtually endless.
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35% Job Growth
35% job market growth for information security analysts through 2030 according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
High Potential Salary
$128,170 median salary for computer hardware engineers, nationally according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022.
Careers
Each track within our program matches up with job opportunities at local organizations.
Career Options
Depending on which track you pursue, your career options will vary.
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Digital Forensics
- Threat/Warning Analyst
- IT Auditor
- Cybercrime Investigator
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Cyber Response
- Systems Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Penetration & Vulnerability Tester
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Governance & Leadership
- Risk Manager
- Senior Manager of Information Security
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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Security Architecture
- Senior Systems Engineer
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Cybersecurity or Solutions Architect
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