Cybersecurity professionals protect our most important business and private information in industries ranging from financial, retail, education, military and more. There is a serious shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the United States that puts our digital privacy and infrastructure at risk, making cybersecurity a very high-demand and high-wage profession with salaries ranging from $58,420 to $159,300 for experienced workers (Source: US Department of Labor).
Read below to learn how you can start your career in Cybersecurity at Rio Hondo College with program options ranging from Associate of Science degrees to Certificate of Achievements.
Associate Degrees
Associate of Science in Cybersecurity
Requirements for A.S. in Cybersecurity This degree begins with an introduction to computer information technology and its impact on business. It then prepares you to install, maintain, and secure computers. You will learn the hacker’s programming language of choice, Python. Now you’re ready for some additional skills. Complete your general education courses and choose vendor neutral networking skills or industry leading Cisco networking. Then choose your focus from server management, ethical hacking, system analysis and design, and more. Finally, reinforce your problem solving skills by choosing one of several higher level math courses.
Associate of Science in Information Systems and Technology
Requirements for A.S. in Information Systems and TechnologyThe Information Systems and Technology degree was developed following the NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) framework. Cybersecurity protection involves policies, audits, system design, network configuration, beating hackers at their own game and so much more. Both the Cybersecurity, and Communications degree options transfer into California State University San Bernardino’s Bachelor of Science in Information Systems & Technology programs.
Certificate of Achievement
Cybersecurity Technician Certificate
Requirements for Cybersecurity Technician Certificate Security is an integral part of business. Businesses rely on computer information systems. Cybersecurity technicians must have a firm understanding of computers, servers and networks and how to keep them secure. This certificate begins with an introduction to computer information technology and its impact on business. It then prepares you to install, maintain, and secure computers, servers, and networks. Along the way you can prepare for the CompTIA® A+, Network+, Server+, and Security+ exams. These are four of the most sought after certifications to start your career in IT Security.
Ethical Hacker Certificate
Requirements for Ethical Hacker Certificate Businesses have learned the hard way that prevention is better than reaction. As an ethical hacker, you will have permission to hack and find weaknesses in organizations so corrective measures can be taken. This certificate begins with an introduction to computer information technology and its impact on business. It then prepares you to install, maintain, and secure computers, servers, and networks. You will learn the Python programming language, the programming language of choice for hackers. Your capstone course will bring all of your newly acquired skills together with network attack tools and techniques. Finally you will learn appropriate defenses and countermeasures.
Cybersecurity Certificate
Requirements for Cybersecurity Certificate Businesses rely on cybersecurity professionals to keep information systems secure. This certificate begins with an introduction to computer information technology and its impact on business. It then prepares you to install, maintain, and secure computers. You will learn the hacker’s programming language of choice, Python. Now you’re ready for some additional skills. You can choose vendor neutral networking skills or industry leading Cisco networking. Then, choose your focus from server management, ethical hacking, system analysis and design, and more. Finally, reinforce your problem solving skills by choosing one of several higher level math courses.
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I am currently a tax accountant at HCVT working with variety of domestic and international business entities. My academic journey started at Rio Hondo College in 2013, obtained my B.S. in Business Administration – Accounting at Cal Poly Pomona in 2017, and obtained my M.A. in Professional Accountancy at UC Irvine in 2019. I am fortunate to have been a part of accounting program at Rio Hondo College. It enabled me to have an enjoyable college experiences and a strong foundation in business and accounting. It has always been absolutely an amazing experience from the professors that I have met, friends and classmates that I have made, and supportive staffs and academic counselors that I have reached out for help. I could not have asked for a better experience here at Rio Hondo College.
Rio Hondo College changed my life for the better. My time at Rio Hondo began in the fall of 2018, right after I had finished one year at CSULA. I decided to transfer to Rio Hondo after speaking to a mentor who informed me about the community college route and how, if done right, can be a second opportunity for students to receive admission to their dream schools.
My name is Samantha Rajsavong and I am currently a 4th year Accounting student at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona or CPP). I graduated from Rio Hondo College (RHC) in Spring 2019 with an Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer Degree prior to transferring to Cal Poly Pomona. My experience at Rio Hondo College was such a pivotal moment in my life, and I am the successful woman I am today because of the education I received at RHC.