AAS in Cyber Security
Westmoreland County Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Youngwood, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Cyber Security program provides a comprehensive foundation in the theory and application of both technical and non-technical security skills. The program covers a range of competencies required by the quickly evolving digital security industry. Some of these skills include applying protection, detection, and response technologies and procedures to identify threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and controls in various digital environments. Emphasis is placed on identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and communicating risks to digital systems using various tools, techniques, and technologies.
Cybercrime is a multibillion-dollar industry that adversely impacts virtually everyone in some manner. Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand, both now and the future. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 18 percent growth in employment opportunities for information security analysts through 2024, which is 11 percent higher than the average growth rate for all occupations. Graduates may find employment as analysts or consultants in private investigation firms, private security firms, and supporting positions with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Networking professionals may find employment as corporate security managers, Internet security consultants, security technicians, or other network positions, emphasizing security.