What can I do in cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity technicians perform a variety of specialized jobs some of which are
heavy on the information assurance side involving documentation and procedural tasks
such as vulnerability assessments, incident identification and response, risk mitigation,
system hardening, as well as, implementing secure communications methods and network
hardening overall. Some entry-level job titles are: cyber security specialist, information
technology specialist, security engineer, digital forensics investigator and penetration
and vulnerability tester.
What characteristics and skills do I need to work in this field?
It requires high proficiency in data analysis and technical understanding of networked
data, forensics investigation techniques, as well as an in-depth understanding of
network security practices and principals. Also, these technicians are highly aware
of regulatory compliance rules and laws that shape their security strategy implementations
into business networks and/or individual devices. Working in the cybersecurity field
requires professionals to be excellent communicators, as well as have a strong attention
to details along with their technical details.
Where can I work?
Individuals in this field can work in varied settings, including large corporations,
manufacturing, software development companies, nonprofit agencies, colleges and universities,
and government agencies.
What does Trident Technical College offer?
Trident Technical College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence
(CAE) in Cyber Defense Education (CDE) through academic year 2024. This designation
was awarded by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) upon meeting their stringent requirements for cybersecurity curriculum and program
criteria. Trident Technical College is the first two-year college in South Carolina to achieve
this designation. Visit the Cyber Center for more information.
With a focus on local and wide area networks, Trident Technical College’s Network
Systems Management department offers an advanced training pathway under a 63-credit-hour
training program to prepare students with in-depth knowledge of forensics investigations,
network monitoring and security procedures, incident response, network defense, and
risk identification and mitigation methods. Furthermore, students are trained on the
ethics involved with becoming a cyber analyst.
Recommended Sequence of Course
A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree
requirements efficiently. Click here for the Cybersecurity associate degree sample program.
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