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. 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)
    • Linux Essentials (3)
    • Database Fundamentals (3)
  • Industry Credentials
    • CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals
    • CompTIA Security+​​

Learn more about this career's outlook from Ohio Means Jobs HERE

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
Click the link below for detailed information of College Credits, Certifications, and Partnerships:
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Hear from the Instructor!

Click HERE to view the slides.
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.

Cyber Security Students Compete at the
​Business Professionals of America Competition

Cyber Security Student Receives Full Scholarship

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Congratulations to Cyber Senior Ariss Broom on being awarded the Choose Ohio First Scholarship! This prestigious scholarship provides a total of $24,000 over four years to support her studies at the University of Cincinnati.

As a scholarship recipient, Ariss will enroll in the School of Information Technology (SoIT) and serve as a SoIT Ambassador, participating in a range of professional and social programming events. These include engagement with an advanced cohort of IT and Cybersecurity majors, as well as activities through the Early IT Program.

Thanks to her scholarship and advanced academic standing, Ariss will join an accelerated program and mentoring cohort designed to support student success and promote opportunities for internships and co-ops throughout her college experience.
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The University of Cincinnati is recognized as a leader in the field of Cybersecurity, and Ariss will enter with over 30 college credits earned through her time in the Cyber Program at SWCA where she was also a two time National Qualifier for Business Professionals of America.