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Preventing online crime

With a degree in Cybersecurity, you will learn to protect computer systems against unauthorized access, modifications and destruction. You could work in consulting firms, private companies’ Information Technology departments, or state and federal entities to prevent digital crimes and keep networks compliant. Our program includes…

  • Digital and Computer Systems Forensics
  • Secure Linux Administration
  • Security Scripting, Assessment, and Auditing
  • Firewalls and Network Security
  • Intrusion Detection

As well as internship opportunities that train in digital and physical penetration testing.

Plus, you can add a semester to your degree plan and get a degree in Computer Networking & Systems Administration, for even more connections.

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Our Program Has Merit

The Cybersecurity program in Harlingen is recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense, CAE-2Y 2018-2023 . Institutions that receive a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) designation have met the rigorous requirements set forth by the joint sponsors of the program, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The NSA and DHS award the CAE designation to institutions that are committed to producing cybersecurity professionals with cyber defense expertise.

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Our Cybersecurity program is recognized as a Texas Skill Standards Board (TSSB) program by the Texas Workforce Investment Council.

Financial Aid

You don’t have to break your budget — there are opportunities to have your education paid for.

The Texas Workforce Commission and other organizations are seeking highly trained professionals in this field. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of these financial aid opportunities.

Do you want to learn more?

Find out what scholarships are available to you.

Degree Plans

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