Study cybersecurity at JCC
Cybersecurity has become a major concern for organizations and individuals who utilize computers. With the Cybersecurity degree from Jamestown Community College, you can transfer to a four-year institution and major in cybersecurity or computer science. Career opportunities include corporations or law enforcement agencies investigating cyber crimes, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures.
In JCC’s program, you’ll study tools, policies, and procedures for computers, computer networks, and system vulnerabilities, as well as methods for addressing cyber threats. You’ll also be prepared to complete industry certification in computer hardware and system software, networking, and security.
JCC's Cybersecurity degree has received the 2022 Top 50 Online Cybersecurity Associate Colleges award from University HQ.
2022 median pay for information security analysts: $112,000/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
When you complete this program, you will be prepared to complete industry certification in computer hardware, system software, networking, and security.
Cybersecurity skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Identify security risks and threats to computers and computer networks.
- Specify and implement appropriate hardware and software safeguards.
- Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot basic hardware and software problems.
- Design a basic LAN and WAN, given specific parameters and constraints.