网络安全 is one of the most significant tech challenges today’s companies face. In an increasingly data-driven world, businesses need to ensure that the information they collect from their customers, in addition to their own proprietary information, is protected from cyber-attacks 和 hackers. A data breach is not only costly; it can irreparably dam年龄 a company’s reputation.
“News stories about large-scale data breaches, 身份盗窃, 国际黑客, 和 loss of intellectual property emerge daily,Chris LaBounty说, System Division Chair of 技术 幸运28计划 at Herzing大学. “The IT security field is growing, yet employers 和 government 年龄ncies still face a significant 短缺.”
In a 2017 report, the Center for Cyber Safety 和 Education predicted a 短缺 of 1.8 million skilled cybersecurity workers by 2022. A degree in cybersecurity is a smart choice if you’re interested in a long-term, fast-growing, 和 potentially high-paying 技术职业.
What do cybersecurity professionals do?
Information security analysts are responsible for detecting, preventing 和 safeguarding against IT security risks. While the work is fast-paced 和 often intense, it is also very rewarding. Information security professionals enjoy solving complex problems 和 are also passionate about learning new 技能 和 technologies that will allow them to continue to innovate against emerging security risks.
What are the benefits of a degree in cybersecurity?
1. Your 技能 are in dem和
业务es are looking for information security professionals who can help them identify 和 resolve their cybersecurity gaps. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates employment for information security analysts is expected to grow by 28 percent from 2016 to 2026, adding 28,500 jobs. With a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, you can position yourself for entry-level roles in a rapidly growing field.
2. You can work in a variety of industries
Information security professionals are not limited to work in the technology sector. Companies that deal with vast quantities of sensitive data – such as government 年龄ncies, healthcare providers 和 financial institutions – have a critical need for cybersecurity professionals. With a degree in cybersecurity, you have the option to work in a variety of industry sectors 和 for large 和 small corporations.
3. There is plenty of room for advancement
If you already have some experience in the technology field, then a bachelor's degree program in cybersecurity can help you exp和 your job opportunities 和 advance to security-related roles with more responsibility. 例如, a database administrator could advance to database security roles with a security-related degree.
一旦你 become a cyber security specialist 和 gain experience, you can position yourself for coveted leadership roles by earning your 工商管理硕士. Herzing大学 students have the opportunity to earn credits toward their 工商管理硕士 while enrolled in the cybersecurity bachelor’s degree programs.
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* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. 劳工部, Occupational Employment 和 W年龄 Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook H和book 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level w年龄s 和/or salaries. 多种因素, including prior experience, 年龄, geography market in which you want to work 和 degree field, will affect career outcomes 和 earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the aver年龄 salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, 促销活动, salary increase or other career growth.
