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Information Technology – Cybersecurity

Build the skills you need to defend networks and protect data.

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Associate in Applied Science
Outcome
Two Years
Duration
Hybrid
Learning Format
Central Campus, Cato Campus, Harris Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
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Evolving Curriculum

Cyber threats are real and involving at lightning speed, that’s why our program curriculum adapts along side changes in today’s Cybersecurity industry

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Build Skills in or Offensive and Defensive Cybersecurity pathways (Red Team and Blue Team)

Experience

Hands-on Learning helps you gain real world experience with internships and work-based learning opportunities

Certification prep

Courses will prepare you for industry certification exams, giving you a competitive edge in the job market

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About the Information Technology – Cybersecurity program

Cybersecurity professionals protect the systems, networks, and data that organizations depend on—and demand for them in the Charlotte region has never been higher. You’ll build a strong security foundation in networking, operating systems, Linux, virtualization, protocol analysis, and security concepts, then specialize in a career track.

The Red Team track trains you to think like an attacker in perimeter defense, ethical hacking, and Python-powered exploitation—so you can find and fix vulnerabilities before adversaries do. Coursework aligns with Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and PenTest+. The Blue Team track focuses on defending networks in real time intrusion detection, network programmability, and endpoint detection and response. Coursework aligns with SSCP and Cisco CyberOps Associate certifications. The Digital Forensics track teaches you to investigate cybercrime, recover data, and analyze digital evidence the incident-response and investigation skills that financial, healthcare, and government employers rely on, aligned with industry digital-forensics certifications.

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Career Outlook for Information Technology – Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity is an important part of any business plan. As a result, IT jobs are among the most in-demand in the country and as a result there are a lot of occupations available for graduates with this degree. Some include: Penetration Tester, Ethical Hacker, Cybersecurity Engineer, Application Security Engineer, and Vulnerability Analyst, Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Intrusion Detection Specialist, Endpoint Security Engineer, and Network Defender, Digital Forensics Investigator, Incident Responder, Cybercrime Analyst, and Forensic Analyst

Central Piedmont is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees.
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