Information Technology - Cyber Security Degree
Central Penn Advantages for IT - Cyber Security Minors
- Prepare to recover from disasters, as well as plan and coordinate the security program that will prevent reoccurrence
- Discover malicious hacker and virus attacks and learn how to defeat them
- Understand the elements of data communication as well as systems analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation
- Learn about database concepts, modeling and querying
- Troubleshoot PC hardware and software
- Create working programs from standard business requirements
- Communicate properly and effectively with end users and management
- Acquire an appreciation for and understanding of systems analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation
- Understand the past, present, and develop an appreciation for the future impact of technology on society
What kind of work will a Cyber Security graduate do?
The Information Technology concentration in Corporate Cyber Security prepares the student to not only understand and discover malicious hacker and virus attacks, but to defeat them. Additionally, you will learn how to immediately recover from disaster and plan and coordinate the various disciplines of a major e-Commerce security program that will prevent a recurrence. Central Pennsylvania College offers a program integrating the functions of anti-virus, intrusion detection, and firewall protection. You will insure the smooth, uninterrupted conduct of Internet based commerce. Standing as an electronic shield, you will secure the most valuable asset of any commercial enterprise - the trust of its customers.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants entering the IT Bachelor's Program should possess at least a 2.0 GPA (C average) with recommended preparation or requirements that include:
- Strong background in oral and written communications
- Previous keyboarding and Windows experience
- Two units of high school math to include Algebra
Internship
Upon completion of your Information Technology Corporate Cyber Security degree program course work, you will participate in a professional internship. This is the last step in your development toward professional success. You will sharpen your skills and personal attributes by directly interacting with Information Technology professionals in a variety of firms. The internship gives you the opportunity to use all the knowledge you acquired while attending Central Penn. No matter where you complete your internship, you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in this high-paying career. Over 80% of Central Penn internships result in immediate offers for employment.
Who will teach me?
The Information Technology and Legal Studies faculty at Central Pennsylvania College are highly knowledgeable professionals who bring relevant work experience to the classroom. Our professors care about the career success of each student, and they will work with you on an individual basis to help you accomplish your academic goals. These same professors serve as student academic advisors, maintaining personal relationships with students as well as serving as a reference and friend. And because of Central Penn's small class size, you receive the personalized instruction you need to complete your course work in a timely and professional manner.
Who will I work for?
Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many companies and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. Collegeboard.com predicts students graduating in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in several IT specialties will be successful in finding jobs. The 2010 Salary Guides lists IT positions among the top positions for job prospects. It is indeed a "buyers' market." Wherever you work and whatever your employment goals, expect positions such as:
- Senior Information Security Analyst
- Security Specialist or Security Analyst
- Information Security Manager or Information Security Analyst
- Technology Risk Management Junior Consultant
- IT Auditor or Information Systems Security Officer
- Information Security Documentation Analyst
- Manager Security Services
- Security Risk Management
- Computer Security Specialist
- Chief Security Officer
This degree program is offered at Central Penn College's Harrisburg Campus. For more information about Central Penn College's Information Technology Cyber Security degree program, tuition, or to talk with a faculty member or student, please contact your personal Admissions Counselor or call 1-800-759-2727.
