Cyber Security

Certificate Continuing Ed Technical Degree

Hack your way into a career in cyber security. Our network cyber security classes cover everything from basic security concepts to advanced cyber threat-hunting techniques. With our expert instructors and hands-on training, you’ll be a digital security hero in no time.

Career Opportunities

Graduates who earn an AAS degree or Certificate of Technology in CIT Cyber Security can pursue the following careers:

Information Technology Security Officers
Network Operations Specialists
VPN Engineers
Chief Security Officers

Earning Potential

Computer Network Support Specialists: $71,795 per year
Information Security Analysts: $101,795 per year

For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Locations

North Campus
South Campus
San Jac Online

Advanced Information Technology Cyber Security Specialty, Occupational Certificate

Certificate

Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. Acquire the necessary skills to implement security services on any computer network while building on your knowledge and professional experience of security fundamentals, networks, and organizational security. Free tuition to all that apply.

6 Months

If you're studying part-time, you can complete the 18 credits for this certificate in two terms.

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CompTIA Security Exam (CE), Course

Continuing Ed

N/A

This course is taught in 5 days.

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Computer Information Technology Foundations, Occupational Certificate

Certificate

The Occupational Certificate prepares you for the AAS degree or Certificate of Technology program or to advance in your current career.

6 Months

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 21 credits for this certificate in two terms.

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Information Technology Cyber Security Specialty, AAS

Technical Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career. Explore the basics to help you kick-start a career in the network security field. Learn how to safeguard computer operating systems and implement security systems.

2 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

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Information Technology Cyber Security Specialty, Certificate of Technology

Certificate

The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. Learn the skills to work in the network security field to help keep hackers, viruses, and terrorists from intruding and damaging computers.

1.5 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 33 credits for this certificate in three terms.

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Secure Your Future with Cyber Security

The demand for cyber security professionals is at an all-time high. San Jac has been offering cyber security training that provides students with the skills to protect personal information from cyberattacks while also offering a pathway to high-wage careers.

"We offer high-quality instruction from qualified, skilled cyber security faculty,” Watkins said. “We also recently relocated the program to our new Engineering and Technology Center, where students have access to the latest state-of-the-art equipment.”

Dr. Roger Watkins

South Campus Department Chair of Business and Computer Technology Services

Protecting digital infrastructure and personal information from cyberattacks is 24/7 work, and the demand for cybersecurity specialists is exploding. That’s why San Jacinto College has offered cybersecurity training for the past 15 years.