Cybersecurity Program

Are you interested in computers and computer networks? Would you like to learn how to protect the information in those computers and networks?

The Career Field:

Professionals in this field plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases.

Demand for Cybersecurity professionals is expected to be very high, as the need to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or causing problems for computer networks increases.

The Program:

We live in a digital world. The need to secure our networks has never been greater. The number of cyber attacks increase dramatically every year, and people with technical skills are needed to ensure online security.

As a student in the Cybersecurity program at the Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler, you'll learn how to make online information more secure and protect users from the growing threat of cyber attacks. This program teaches the core concepts needed to understand, assess and protect information security systems:

• Networking
• Operating Systems
• Systems Administration

Career Opportunities:

• Cyber Threat Analyst
• Information Security Analyst
• Information Technology
• Security Manager

Certificates:

• CompTIA A+ Certification

Industry Partners:

• Cyber Defense Institute
• Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
• Onondaga County
• Parsons Corporation
• Upstate Agency

How to get there:

• Onondaga Community College
• Utica College