Cyber Security

Check out the Cyber Security Intro Video!

Cyber Security: One of the Fastest Growing Industries Today

Today's world is filled with everyday technology, and since this growth has taken place across multiple fields ranging from corporate businesses, financial institutions, medical facilities, and small retail, many have faced the issue of keeping themselves protected from cyber thieves. Since the growth of technology has happened so quickly, there has been a shortage of employees qualified to manage this protection. The Cyber Security program offers an opportunity for students to jumpstart their career by learning the skills needed to be successful to help fill the void of these high-demand jobs. With Ohio considered as the Big Data Hub of the Midwest, jobs within the Cyber Security field are only going to continue to grow as the need for technology increases. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs as network systems and information security professionals are expected to grow by 53 percent through 2018! Don't miss this opportunity to get ahead of the rest!

Career Opportunities

Information Security Analyst
Information Security Architect
Information Security Forensics Expert
Chief Information Security Officer
Cybersecurity Specialist
Network Security Engineer
Incident Responder
Malware Analyst
System, Network and Web Penetration Tester

Career Skills Developed

Networking & Network Design Process
Troubleshooting
IT Security Principles and Methods
Network Operating Systems
Computer & Mobile Applications
Network Security & Design Methods
Security Management & Analysis
Incident Response

Program Highlights

Potential College Credit:
- Networking CompTIA Network+ (3)
- CompTIA Security+ (3)
- Computer Concepts & Applications (3)
- Intermediate Excel & Access (3)
- Introduction to Programming Logic (3)
Industry Credentials
- CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals
- CompTIA Security+

Curriculum Plan

Suggested Skill Set

Solid work ethic
Ability to handle feedback
Works well within a team structure
Follows directions thoroughly
Has a good sense of urgency

Shows initiative and ownership
Creative
Quick thinker
Has good personal hygiene
Takes pride in a job well done

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Hear from the Instructor!

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Hear from some of the Students!

Click the button below to hear from the Cyber Security students. You find various links to screencasts performed by the students discussing various aspects of the program.

Student Screencasts

Cyber Security Student Receives Full Scholarship

Congratulations to South-Western Career Academy Cyber Security student, Kolten Hossfeld, who has been awarded the Ohio Department of Higher Education Choose Ohio First (COF) Information Systems Technology Scholarship at Columbus State Community College. As a COF Scholar, Kolten will receive full-tuition coverage as well assistance with fees and books as he pursues an Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity at CSCC starting in the fall of 2021. This prestigious scholarship program will also support Kolten with a small, tightly-knit cohort of IT students, membership in several clubs, a career-oriented speaker series, career services training, and access to a paid apprenticeship opportunity in his second year through CSCC’s IT Flexible Apprenticeship (ITFA) program.

Shawn Holt Places 11th in the Nation in Computer Security/MTA Security Fundamentals at BPA Nationals in California!

Certifications earned in Computer Maintenance and Repair, Computer Technology, and Network Fundamentals

South-Western City School District Career Tech

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