Cybersecurity Specialist
Program Type
Associate in Applied Science
Certificates Available
Paying for Your Program
Contact
- Division of Career and Technical Education
- (815) 921-3101
- RVC-Admissions@rockvalleycollege.edu
- Main Campus - Woodward Technology Center
About the Program
The program emphasizes the significance of preserving information confidentiality and security, risk management, maintaining data and system integrity, and ensuring availability, authenticity, and utility. The curriculum is designed to cover a broad range of topics related to information security, including concepts, principles, methodologies, strategies, practices, and procedures regarded as standard in cybersecurity. Upon completion of the program, graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to pursue a career in cybersecurity, including network security, IT security analysis, and cybersecurity technical roles.
This program has the designation.
What can I do with this degree?
Potential Careers & Wages
Pathways in Cybersecurity
Students who are interested in transfer should meet with an Academic Advisor to develop a clear pathway leading to a seamless transfer experience or transition to the workforce. For additional possibilities that may require an advanced degree or certification, make an appointment with an Academic Advisor.
- Cisco: CCENT, CCNA, CCNP
- CompTIA: A+, Security+, Network+
- Microsoft: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
We are designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The CAE-CD contact at 糖心logo is Stephanie Wascher, Academic Chair/Professor of Computers & Information Systems, (815) 921-3160.
- Career changers who are looking to transition to a career in data and IT security fields
- Security specialists, network specialists, security technicians, security support specialists, and security assistants who want to increase their expertise in the area of Data Assurance and IT Security certifications
- Professionals already working in companies who want to keep up to date with the latest networking security trends and industry best practices
Related Programs
Network Systems Administration
Certificates Available