As our lives continue to move more into the digital space, the need for cybersecurity professionals grows.
Cybersecurity crosses all facets of our lives: from small businesses to governmental agencies to financial systems and medical facilities. Any area that needs to protect information from current and potential threats and detect and address vulnerabilities needs trained cybersecurity professionals.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the cybersecurity job outlook is growing at a much faster than average rate. It predicts a 37% growth by 2022 in the number of information security analysts.
The demand for cybersecurity professionals far outweighs the supply.
At Central Michigan University, we have programs where you can gain the skills you need to start out or move up in this high-demand field. You can earn an undergraduate or graduate cybersecurity certificate in one year that will prepare you to sit for the leading industry certification exams. We also have a Master of Science in Information Systems with a cybersecurity track and an MBA with an emphasis in cybersecurity. All of these programs are offered online to help you gain the skills you need in a convenient format. There are multiple paths to success in cybersecurity at CMU. All our programs are designed to meet the critical worldwide need for thousands of trained professionals.
A few of the top cybersecurity jobs include:
- Cybersecurity engineer.
- Cybersecurity analyst.
- Network engineer/architect.
- Cybersecurity manager/administrator.
- Systems engineer.
For more than 127 years, Central Michigan University has prepared students to excel in their professions, lives and communities. CMU cybersecurity students have access to a vast alumni network, professional networking events and a cybersecurity awareness day event on campus. Apply today.
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