Information and Cyber Security Program

The Information and Cyber Security Diploma is a focused program designed to develop a skilled workforce in the field of information technology and network security. Graduates of this diploma acquire specific skills related to investigating and analyzing cyber intrusions, maintaining security protocols, and safeguarding information technology networks of various sizes. By mastering these competencies, students become adept at protecting critical information, 评估威胁, 确保系统完整性, and contributing to analysis of cyber incidents.

The curriculum encompasses a range of essential topics:

Preserving Information Confidentiality and Protection: Safeguarding sensitive data.
Compliance with Security Standards: Adhering to industry best practices.
Data and System Integrity: Ensuring the reliability and accuracy of information.
Availability, Authenticity, and Utility: Balancing accessibility and security.
Understanding Network Infrastructure: Navigating network components and protocols.

Upon completion of the program, students will be proficient in the following areas:

Cybersecurity Investigation and Analysis: Identifying and responding to cyber threats.
Security Protocol Maintenance: Implementing and managing security measures.
Network Infrastructure Understanding: Grasping the intricacies of network architecture.

计划时间:

Full-time students can complete the Information and Cyber Security Diploma in approximately 1 year.

行业认证

An integral feature of the program is preparation for industry-recognized certifications. Graduates will be well-prepared for the following certifications:

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前年安全+
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst certification exam (CySA+)

Cyber Security Career Opportunities

Between September 2022 and August 2023, 有超过572个,000 cybersecurity job openings nationally across private and public sectors. While the cybersecurity workforce is growing rapidly, demand is growing even faster. (ISC)2’s 2022 cybersecurity workforce gap analysis revealed that despite adding more than 464,000 workers in the past year, the cybersecurity workforce gap has grown more than twice as much as the workforce with a 26.2% year-over-year increase, making it a profession in dire need of more people. The program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, offering a fast track to numerous employment opportunities in preserving information confidentiality, 确保遵从性, maintaining data integrity, and understanding network infrastructure.

网络安全风险 predicts there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity job openings in 2025.
Cyberseek.org provides real-time data of the number of cybersecurity-related job openings on a state-by-state basis.
前年Cyberstates provides national, state, and metropolitan area tech sector and tech workforce analytics.

Cybersecurity Career Pathway

http://www.cyberseek.org/heatmap.html
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http://www.cyberseek.org/pathway.html

Information and Cyber Security Scholarship Opportunities

除了…之外 General, Foundation, and External Scholarship opportunities there are many other scholarships available for Computer Networking Technology students. Check out the links below and see what scholarships might be available for you!
Dale and Donna Decker Transportation Scholarship Awarded to students enrolled in the diesel, 物流, 会计, 半卡车驾驶, or CNT programs at Iowa Central. Satisfactory academic standing, good moral character, and financial need are all considered.
Program scholarships available