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- Information Security Professional
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Information Security
Overview
The Information Security program provides students and working professionals
with the real-world knowledge and techniques to defend the critical
infrastructure and data of an organization. This program track prepares students
for internationally recognized IT certifications with high demands in
businesses, industries and government agencies.
Emphasis is placed on developing the theoretical and practical skills needed
to maintain security on mission-critical data and systems. The program is
designed to meet the training needs of government and industry in the metro
Phoenix area.
Learn about information security disciplines including vendor-neutral and
vendor-specific information technology (IT) security training.
Program Certificate & Degree Options
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Security
- Certificate of Completion in Information Security Administration
- Certificate of Completion in Information Security Technology
Employment Outlook
Cyber security has become an issue of economic, financial and risk management
with an increasing demand for highly-trained computer security professionals.
Salaries depend on public or private sector, experience and job title
Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP's) can earn an
hourly average of $48.84 for an annual salary average of $101,580 a year.
Salaries depend on public or private sector, experience and job title.
Cisco Certified Security Professionals (CCSPs)
can earn an average of $86,550 a year and CompTIA Security certified
professionals earn a average of $68,280.
