Unfortunately, hacking is a daily occurrence. Companies lose millions of dollars each year from cyberattacks, and Americans are often the victims of online crimes. Fortunately for you, your passion for technology can drive you to a career in protecting companies and citizens from online criminals.
Are you interested in preventing cyber-crime? With TSTC’s degree in Cybersecurity you will learn how to protect businesses and individuals online. In this program you will learn the skills to protect computer systems against unauthorized access, modifications and destruction. Our Cybersecurity program prepares students for a variety of entry- level careers with practical, hands-on training.
Program Details
In our Cybersecurity program, you will train to configure, troubleshoot, and maintain computer systems, virtualized environments and secure network communications. Most importantly you’ll learn to analyze and recommend counter measures to mitigate security threats to systems/networks. You will also gain the skills to develop scripts for automating configuration and management of system/access controls to maintain secure systems at your job.
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.
There’s a strong demand for those who understand the importance of protecting a company’s data. It takes specialized skills and in-depth knowledge of computer networking, operating systems and administration, encryption, firewalls and much more.
The Cybersecurity (CYS) program will provide students with the knowledge/skills required to:
Implement, maintain, and securely administer infrastructure hardware and software.
Implement security controls to aid in preventing, defending, detecting, and responding to cyberattacks and threats.
Use cyber defense tools/techniques for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify abnormal/malicious activity.
Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security implementations, resulting in recommendations for inclusion in a risk mitigation strategy.
Identify, collect, examine, and preserve evidence using controlled and documented analytical and investigative techniques.
In addition, those who pursue the associate degree have the opportunity to further their skills in digital forensics with the Digital Forensics Advanced Technical Certificate. This certificate is for students who have previously completed an associate degree in security and provides advanced, specialized instruction in Digital Forensics.
TSTCYou is education that meets you where you are, giving you access to flexible learning through Performance-Based Education (PBE) that works with your busy schedule. Train to master valuable job skills that will lead you to the career and salary you deserve. Choose your path with multiple options for in-demand jobs in industries that offer great opportunities. Our focus is on your success — and getting you to work fast.
