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Career Summary - Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.
- Rapid job growth is projected over the 2004-14 period.
- There are many paths of entry to these occupations.
- Job prospects should be best for college graduates who are up to date with the latest skills and technologies; certifications and practical experience are essential for persons without degrees.
Wages and Employment Trends
| Median wages (2005) |
$28.81 hourly, $59,930 annual |
| Employment (2004) |
278,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2004-2014) |
 Much faster than average (36+%) |
| Projected need (2004-2014) |
138,000 additional employees |
Sample of reported job titles: Information Technology Specialist, Computer Specialist, Data Security Administrator, Information Systems Security Analyst, Computer Security Specialist, PC Analyst (Personal Computer Analyst), Computer Systems Technician, Information Systems Security Officer, Security Director
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Find an Online Computer and Information Security Degree Program
- Information Technology / Network Admin (Bachelor's)
South University's IT program provides you with a hands-on education geared toward developing your knowledge and skills. You will build a detailed understanding of the function and process of computer programming and the appropriate programming methodology to design and develop code... 
- B.S. in Networking Technology- Specialization in Security
Personalize your degree program to focus your information technology career in the configuration and installation of network services and applications. You qualify for infrastructure design opportunities at companies, including design, problem-solving and troubleshooting. You will also learn how to use technologies and applications in wide-area usage to reach business goals, as well as building security solutions for LANs and between private and public networks...
- Cybersecurity (Master's)
Virginia College's master's degree in Cybersecurity is designed to provide you with an in-depth study in IT Infrastructure Security. You will be exposed to and challenged by the most popular aspects of computer security, including cyber-law, cyber-terrorism, forensics, hardening the operating system, viral activity, and compliancy issues. As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for employment positions involving the security management of a LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments, including our own nation's informational infrastructure.
As part of this exciting program, you will be presented with various simulations and live lab projects to examine the overall security administration and computer forensics of network security in fields such as information security, network administration, and firewall management. The program provides a strong foundation in cryptography, forensics, intrusion detection, and firewall devices. Additional areas of study include hardening among various operating systems, simulated and real-life experience through VPN connections, and security measures applied to perimeter network devices...
- Information Systems Security (Bachelor's)
The Information Systems Security program is designed to provide students with advanced security skills required to implement e-business solution security policies, identify security threats, develop countermeasures using firewall systems and attack recognition technologies, and manage the deployment of security solutions...
- Information Technology - Information Assurance and Security (Bachelor's)
Today's high-tech world relies on qualified information assurance and security professionals to maintain enterprise security. This specialization will prepare you to apply various processes, tools, and technologies, including security policies, social engineering, access control, authentication, perimeter security, disaster recovery and business continuity, risk management, incident response, and encryption as well as strategies to guard against viruses, malware, and spam...
- Professional Project Management Security (Graduate Certificate)
This certificate in project management will prepare you to lead large projects, utilizing methodology based on "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK) from the Project Management Institute (PMI®). This online graduate certificate will help expand your critical thinking skills and develop competencies associated with the Project Management Professional certification issued by PMI...
- Information Security Professional (Graduate Certificate)
This online certificate in information security will expand your critical thinking skills and help you develop the competencies associated with the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)˛. You will also gain a broader understanding of managing enterprise security based on the 10 domains of the CISSP certification...
- Information Technology - Information Security (Master's)
Our online Information Technology master's degree in information technology provides a deep understanding of the role of IT in today's business climate and helps you to effectively utilize tools and systems used by leading Fortune 500 organizations to solve business challenges in areas such as information assurance, project management, systems design and development, and computer networks. Our engaging curriculum reflects the skills associated with leading IT certifications such as CCNA®, CCNP®, MCSE, CISSP®, and PMP. ..
- Information Technology / Specialization in Information Security (Master's)
Information Technology professionals need an in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions to ensure that networks and computer systems are secure. This specialization prepares technical leaders to identify, develop and implement highly secure networks that will support organizational goals. It combines both technical and a policy-level course work. The curriculum is designed around the common body of knowledge for CISSP certification. The Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) has validated that Capella's information security curriculum meets the CNSS requirements and system standards 4011 and 4013...
- Information Systems Security (Certificate)
In this modern-day world of computer crime, companies strive to protect their assets, data and infrastructure. Each eight-week Villanova University online Information Systems Security Certificate course is designed for professionals interested in developing skills on the management side of IS Security and for those who wish to develop, manage and organize effective IS security programs to protect the assets of the organization...
- Mastering IS Security Plus (Certificate)
Policies and technologies are worthless without dedicated people who can implement and manage them. Become part of a well-trained workforce that effectively combats hackers, cyber attacks and other threats. This course builds on Essentials of IS Security to expand your knowledge in the IS security field. Learn about topics such as communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack and operational and organization security...
- ICISSP Advanced Security Management (Certificate)
Cryptographic attacks and other computer crimes are real threats to an organization's security processes. This 8-week course analyzes advanced facets of security management and practices and prepares the security professional for taking the CISSP® or SSCP® certification exam. This course covers the 10 domains for both the CISSP certification exam and the seven domains for the SSCP certification exam...
- Master Certificate IS Security
Become an expert - earn a master certificate! With Villanova's Master Certificate in IS Security online professional certificate program, IT professionals become highly productive IT security managers and leaders within their organization...
- Master Certification CISSP Security Management
Earn your Master Certificate in CISSP® Security Management by completing these courses: Essentials of IS Security, Mastering IS Security+ and CISSP® Advanced Security Management. This master certificate and a CISSP® certification are ideal for individuals looking to advance into senior leadership positions within their organization. Following completion of your Master Certificate in CISSP® Security Management, you can test to earn your (ISC)˛ SM certification. Three designations are administered by (ISC)˛ SM based on your work experience: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) and Associate of (ISC)˛ SM...
- B.S. Information Technology-Security Emphasis
Earn an affordable, online bachelor's degree in Information Technology-Security Emphasis plus eight IT certifications including IC3, MySQL Core, and Security+. Your prior college and IT certifications may waive some degree requirements; however, you do not have to hold a major certification to enroll. The program emphasis is on security management with coursework in operating systems, databases, software, security, e-commerce, and project management. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or newcomer to the field, this flexible program will provide you with the skills you need to succeed at a very affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition!)...
- Information Security Management (MBA)
The IT Security Management specialization focuses on security assessment, security planning, and effective and rapid response to security breaches. These courses will enable students to compare basic organizational security concepts to a company's current security posture to determine the security gap; apply basic technical security concepts to the current state of security within an organization using a layered security model; develop a risk management plan for an organization; and develop a disaster recovery plan that enables a company to recover rapidly and implement lessons learned from previous disasters as improvements to the plan...
- Computer Networking & Security Mgmt (Associate's)
Network or computer systems administrators design, install, and support an organization's LAN (local-area network), WAN (wide-area network), network segment, Internet, or intranet system. They provide day-to-day onsite administrative support for software users in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government, and large corporations...
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