Cybersecurity

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated STLCC as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education (CAE2Y). This designation, with the support of the National Science Foundation and the National Cyberwatch Center, means the college has a robust cybersecurity program that meets the national training standards.

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Through theory and extensive hands-on activities, you will develop skills to ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. You will also develop skills to respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

To ensure the curriculum is current, Forest Park Information Systems department staff members are active members in CyberWatch Center, CyberWatch West, CSEC and Community College Cybersecurity Summit Conferences.

Pre-employment background screening is required for anyone seeking employment in the cybersecurity field.

To be successful, you should have a strong foundation in computer hardware/software troubleshooting skills, equivalent to the CompTIA A+ certification.

Note: Cybersecurity employment typically requires a bachelor’s degree and/or employee working toward this goal.

Classes are taught by seasoned instructors. Labs are custom-built to provide an open environment for extensive hands-on experiences. Some online courses are available, as well as intensive classroom-based, hands-on skill development. With evening classes, this program is specifically geared for students with full-time jobs.

Once you earn your Cybersecurity Certificate of Proficiency, all the credits apply toward the Cybersecurity AAS.

Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases. A career in the St. Louis Community College Cybersecurity program is right for you if you:

• See yourself in a career that offers diverse opportunities.
• Would like to work in a growing Information Technology career.
• Have aptitude for problem-solving and ingenuity; are analytical, detail oriented.
• Enjoy the challenge of lifelong learning.

Want a career where you can continually adapt to stay a step ahead of cyberattackers, learn the latest methods used by attackers to infiltrate computer systems and stay up to date on IT security? Experience and security credentials hold solid potential for advancement to management positions, especially when combined with a bachelor’s degree.

Important Qualities of an Information Security Analyst

• Analytical skills. Information security analysts must carefully study computer systems and networks and assess risks to determine how security policies and protocols can be improved.
• Detail oriented. Because cyberattacks can be difficult to detect, information security analysts must pay careful attention to computer systems and watch for minor changes in performance.
• Ingenuity. Information security analysts must anticipate information security risks and implement new ways to protect their organizations’ computer systems and networks.
• Problem-solving skills. Information security analysts must respond to security alerts and uncover and fix flaws in computer systems and networks.

Cost of Attendance

For more information on cost of attendance visit MoSCORES.

Program Career and Salary Information

Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at https://scorecard.mo.gov/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest.

The following limitations to the data apply - Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.

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