IT security is concerned with ensuring that electronic systems, such as computers, phones, and smart devices, are protected from disruption. It involves preventing and combating theft, cyber attacks, and accidents that can damage computer systems.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree that typically awarded by community colleges, technical colleges and 4-year colleges. If pursued on a full-time basis, an associate degree usually takes two years to obtain.
 

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.