Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity

Lane Community College

As technology becomes more and more essential to everyday life, opportunities for criminals to try to exploit technology grow. Lane’s Cyber Security program will prepare you for a career combating cyber crime.

As a cybersecurity professional, your co-workers will look to you to keep their information safe. Whether you choose to complete your degree on campus or entirely online, you’ll be prepared not only to start your career, but also to take important certification exams including the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT), Cisco’s CCNA in Cybersecurity Operations, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Defend systems against unauthorized access, modification, and/or destruction

Perform vulnerability and networking scanning assessments

Monitor network traffic for unusual activity

Configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti-virus software, intrusion detection systems, and patch management systems

Implement network security policies, application security, access control and corporate data safeguards

Analyse and establish security requirements for your networks

Develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols

Conduct security audits, make policy recommendations, and train fellow employees in security awareness

Gain fundamental knowledge of key compliance requirements, such as PCI-DSS and HIPAA

Provide technical security advice

AFTER LANE

After completing your degree in Cybersecurity, your degree can take you anywhere you want to go. Whether you want to work within Eugene’s Silicon Shire, home to over 400 technology companies, or branch out to Seattle, Portland, or the Silicon Valley, your degree will propel you to new heights.

Because cybersecurity professionals are in such high demand, many companies are hiring employees who work out of their own home. You will also be prepared to further your studies at schools such as Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, and Western Governors University. If you’re interested in earning your four-year degree, our advisors will be able to help you craft an academic plan to map out your options.