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The Cyber Security Diploma program prepares students for an entry-level cybersecurity position. Students learn how to apply various methods of cybersecurity investigation and forensics. Students demonstrate an understanding of network systems and network security, manage firewalls, and install and configure systems and applications.
Students who complete this diploma will have earned a Computers: Cyber Security certificate by completion. Students who complete this diploma also will earn credit toward completion of the Computers: Cyber Security Technology A.A.S degree.
Job Outlook
10,052 Jobs (2020)
+2.6% Change from 2020-2025
What will you do
Cyber Security has a Bright Outlook. There are 170 projected annual job openings in Iowa for a change of +34% and 80 projected annual job openings for a change of +38% through 2026. (O*NET)
The Cyber Security Certificate, Diploma, and Associate of Applied Science programs are designed to place students into the workforce at different entry levels upon completion of each earned credential.
Students completing the cybersecurity education programs may find jobs in fields such as Data Security Administrator, Information Security Officer, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Information Systems Security Officer, Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst), Information Technology Specialist, Network Security Analyst, Security Analyst, Systems Analyst
Wages
- Entry: $25.82
- Average: $38.01
- Experienced: $77.31
First Semester | ||||
| NET 790 - PC Support I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CSC 121 - Operating Systems | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CIS 601 - Introduction to Cryptography | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CIS 602 - Cyber Investigations and Forensics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CIS 616 - Network and Information Security Basics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CIS 617 - Information Systems, Forensics, and Legal Topics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 18.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| NET 313 - Windows Server | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| NET 418 - LINUX Administration | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| NET 142 - Network Essentials | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CIS 619 - Network Attacks, Intrusions, and Penetration Testing | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 110 - Writing For The Workplace | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 33.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Recognize the fundamentals of cyber security and system administration.
- Apply various methods of cyber security investigation and forensics.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of network systems and network security.