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Cyber Security

Career Tree for cyber security

Entry Level Careers

  • Entry Level Network Technician
  • Computer Security Specialist
  • Entry level Systems Administrator
  • Network Specialist
  • Information Technology Specialist
  • Penetration Tester
  • Help Desk Analyst
  • Computer Forensics Examiner

Technical Careers

  • Network Administrator
  • Data Recovery Planner
  • Systems Administrator
  • Cyber Security Consultant
  • Cyber Threat Analyst
  • Cyber Security Technician
  • Digital Forensics Technician
  • Information Security Analyst

Professional Careers

  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Director of Cyber Risk Management
  • Cyber Security Engineer
  • Information Technology Manager
  • Educator-High School
  • Director of Computer Forensics
  • Homeland Security Agent
  • Information Security Director
  • FBI Forensic Investigator
  • Network Engineer
  • College Professor
Learn More About This Career

12 Segments

  1. Principals of Information Security
  2. Strategic Infrastructure
  3. Perimeter Defense
  4. Computer Forensics
  5. Safety Procedures
  6. Operational Procedures
  7. Personal Skills and Ethics
  8. Network Management and Design
  9. Law and Regulations
  10. Teamwork and Leadership
  11. Career Ready Practices
  12.  Computer Hardware & Software Tools

Indispensable Skills

  1. Computer literate
  2. Attain keyboarding of 35 WPM
  3. Diagnose and perform computer repairs
  4. Ability to multitask
  5. Motor Coordination/Finger Dexterity
  6. Spatial/Form Perception
  7. Ability to participate in public speaking events
  8. Employ technological tools to expedite workflow
  9. Familiarity with related software
  10. Ability to lift 25-50 pounds

State/National Certifications

  • CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker
  • CHFI - Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Microsoft Technology Associate Networking Fundamentals
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA)
  • Microsoft Technology Associate Security Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Technology Associate Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Technology Associate Windows Operating System Fundamentals
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals
  • CompTIA A+

*Certifications may vary by Campus, please see instructor for details

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