A certificate or degree from Lake Tahoe Community College’s Computer Information Systems IT Technician – Cybersecurity program prepares students to enter a wide variety of entry to mid-level jobs in information technology and cybersecurity, desktop support, system administration, computer application installation, and technically oriented administrative positions offering very attractive starting salaries.

Coursework in this program will expose students to cloud-based NETLAB+ technology, and will prepare you to earn industry-recognized CompTIA certifications such as A+, Network+, and Security+, along with Microsoft IT certifications and training. Only six classes are needed to earn the certificate of achievement, which can be completed in a year.

The need for cybersecurity experts is growing 12 times faster than the U.S. job market overall, and these positions typically pay about three times more than the national average. Every year, several hundred thousand of these jobs go unfilled in the U.S. because of a lack of qualified applicants.

The world of Cybersecurity is an exciting career possibility—and, at CWI, you have an opportunity to join the front-line combating hackers who are compromising networks around the world. The goal of this program is to prepare security professionals to protect an organization’s data by taking preemptive measures against malicious attacks and to perform forensic investigations if security is breached.

CWI offers you the opportunity to take classes both in the daytime and evening along with an accelerated option. Contact your advisor for details.

Information technology professionals are held to a higher standard than many professionals, which is why many employers require a background check before hiring any new IT personnel. A felony or misdemeanor still appearing on a background check can become a severe barrier to working as an IT professional at a government or private organization. 

Big data needs big protection. That’s because 90 percent of the world’s data has been created in just the last two years*. And as computer networks grow, so too does the quantity of vulnerable information.

UC Davis Cybersecurity Boot Camp is a challenging, part-time program that takes a multidisciplinary approach in attaining proficiency in IT, networking, and modern information security, throughout the course of 24 intensive weeks. 

Through our in-depth course, we set off on a transforming journey into the world of cybersecurity. Explore the nuances of protecting digital environments to acquire unmatched insight into preventing cyber threats. Your knowledge of cybersecurity ideas will take center stage in the world you enter through this course, offering a secure digital future.

In the Cyber Security Bootcamp, learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity and demonstrate your skills through 30+ technical labs and 30+ projects, and prepare to sit for the Comp TIA Security+ Exam. During the program, you’ll have the support of a 1:1 industry mentor, who you’ll meet with weekly, as well as a student advisor and optional career coach. You’ll complete the course with a mentor-guided capstone project and a free voucher for the CompTIA exam.

The Associate of Arts in Cybersecurity degree provides students with the skill set needed to be thought leaders in the field of cybersecurity.