From phishing scams and fraud schemes to data ransoming and infrastructure attacks, cyber crime impacts everyday life with staggering consequences. If you’re looking for a career with competitive salaries, incredible growth opportunities, job security, and the potential to make a positive impact, consider launching a career in one of today’s most exciting and in-demand fields: cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity entails protecting computer networks, software, and hardware from theft or damage to their functionality. It is a growing field that has been evolving rapidly over recent years as the technology becomes more and more integrated into our lives. The need for cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. This is an incredible industry to pursue as a career. Ic3..gov reports that the potential loss from cyber incidents and attacks is $102 billion in the United States alone.
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Looking for a career with growth potential? Consider this: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment for Information Security Analysts is expected to grow 32% between 2021 and 2031, which is much faster than the national average for all occupations. A career in cybersecurity can offer you:
Nearly every industry today needs cybersecurity specialists to prevent, detect, and defend against cyber attacks. It’s time to take charge of today’s digitally-driven world. Earn your degree and learn what it takes to be at the cutting edge of this dynamic and rapidly developing field.
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With the increasing reliance on digital technologies across industries, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow, with many positions offering flexibility and room for growth.
Income for cybersecurity positions is well above the national average. The shortage of cybersecurity professionals with the necessary skills and expertise to fill the growing number of job openings drives up salaries as companies compete to attract and retain qualified talent.
Cybersecurity professionals protect individuals, businesses, and society from financial losses, privacy breaches, and disruptions to critical infrastructure. By defending against cyber threats, they have a direct impact on the health, growth, and reputation of organizations.
Certificate Program
Certificate in Cybersecurity
Program Length: 40 Weeks
Courses: 8
Credits: 32
Certificate Program
Certificate In Computer Information Systems
Program Length: 45 Weeks
Courses: 9
Credits: 36
Associate's Program
AAS in Computer Information Systems
Program Length: 1 - 2 Years
Courses: 17
Credits: 64
Bachelor's Program
Applied Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Information Systems
Program Length: 3 - 4 Years
Courses: 35
Credits: 130
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Request InfoThere’s never been a better time than now to launch your cybersecurity career. The industry is booming with no signs of slowing down. And, right now, there’s a major cybersecurity skills gap. The need for cybersecurity experts is outpacing the rate at which people are earning necessary skills for a cybersecurity career. In fact, it’s estimated that there will be 3.5 million unfilled jobs in the cybersecurity industry through 2025.
From healthcare to finance and technology to government, industries of all kinds are hiring cybersecurity professionals to grow their security departments.
You can help bridge the gap.
From healthcare to finance and technology to government, industries of all kinds are hiring cybersecurity professionals to grow their security departments. While there’s a multitude of cybersecurity jobs across sectors, some of the more common cybersecurity job positions include:
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Here are the average yearly salaries for various positions that require or request a Security+ certification by industry. A CompTIA Security+ certification can make an enormous impact on one’s salary, but keep in mind the amount of pay one can earn will depend on a number of factors including job location, amount of experience, local economic conditions, and other factors.
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