What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. Cybercrimes such as identity theft, phishing, and ransomware attacks are on the rise and so is the need for people to help prevent them. Now more than ever, companies, and government agencies need help to protect their networks and sensitive information.
CNCC’s Cybersecurity Program
The Cybersecurity program at CNCC prepares you to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures.
The program offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Computer and Information Security. Simultaneously you can earn a Network and Security certificate, Cybersecurity certificate, and for most classes students will earn an industry-recognized certificate such as CompTIA Industry Network+, Security+ or Linux+ certificates.
Learn about:
- Computer architecture
- Programming
- Systems analysis
- Networking
- Telecommunications
- Cryptography
- Security system design
- Cyber laws and regulations
- Risk assessment and policy analysis
- Contingency planning
- User access issues
- Investigation techniques
- Troubleshooting
Why Choose CNCC for Cybersecurity?
- The cost for the CompTIA Industry Network+, Security+ or Linux+ certificates earned during the Cybersecurity program are about half what it would cost to earn them privately.
- Full-time residence of Rangely and Moffat County can apply for In-District Tuition Assistance, which can cover the cost of program tuition.
- Classes will be offered during the day and at night beginning in fall 2021.
- The Cybersecurity Program will include a state of the art Cyberrange designed to enhance your skills in identifying and eliminating cyber threats to organizational information (Pen testing). The training will culminate in a Capture the Flag (CTF) team and individual Cybersecurity Competitions.
Careers in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is growing career field that offers a number of professional options. Graduates from the CNCC Cybersecurity program can be employed as Information Security Analysts, Security System Administrators, Cyber Data Analysts, Computer Support Specialists, Cryptanalysts/Cryptographers, or Network Support Engineers.
- According to The Bureau of Labor Statistic, the median annual wage for information security analysts was $103,590 in May 2020.
- The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects careers for information security analysts to grow 31% in the next ten years, which is much faster than average for all occupations. Here is an interesting article in Forbes, and employment projections from Study International.
- According to Cyberseek.org, there are over 17,000 job openings currently in the state of Colorado and the demand for cybersecurity talent currently outstrips the supply of available workers in every state.
Contact Information
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Instructional Consultant Cybersecurity |
Dean of Workforce Education & Economic Development |
