Program Details
IT - Cybersecurity Specialist
Gateway Technical College
Cybersecurity specialists monitor an organization s computer network, maintain system security and upgrade security measures to prevent computer security incidents and cyberattacks. Learn to protect data confidentiality, integrity and availability while learning ways to implement security mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on vigilant security awareness, identifying network threats and deploying appropriate incident responses. Through hands-on lab work, learners will build practical experience with topics such as penetration testing, log analysis, the implementation of firewalls, wireless security and incident response, as well as defenses and countermeasures. Learners will gain an understanding of legal and ethical issues associated with information security. Learners will analyze a variety of network operating systems, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPN), packet filters and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to maximize information security in the network.
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Students may apply anytime for an upcoming term. For more information, please visit https://www.gtc.edu/apply-gateway.
Whether you’re preparing to start the search for your first post-college career, looking for an internship opportunity or seeking a job to help pay for college, Gateway’s Career and Employment Services (CES) team is here to help. CES offers a wide range of employment resources for students and alumni, including resume assistance, interview strategies and more. Please schedule your individual session by calling 1-800-247-7122 or by stopping in to your campus Student Services Center. For additional online resources, please visit https://www.gtc.edu/campus-life/student-services/employment-services.
All enrolled students have access to free in-person and online tutoring for many subject areas. Trained tutors help you learn how to understand course concepts, improve study skills and develop test-taking strategies. For more information, please visit gtc.edu/tutoring.
Other fees include all currently estimated books, supplies, and materials fees.
Tuition refunds are processed based on the Wisconsin Technical College Refund Policy for program, material and activity fees. Refunds are applicable from the date the student formally drops a class(es). For more information, please visit https://www.gtc.edu/paying-college/additional-information/student-refunds/tuition-refund-policy.
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