Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Contact Information:
Marlin Allery
mallery@tm.edu
(701)477-7992
Room 210
Program Description
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy prepares students for entry-level positions in cybersecurity and data privacy. Graduates will be prepared to become leaders in cybersecurity, with a solid understanding of security technology and privacy laws, preparing them to make knowledgeable and responsible decisions. The program also offers students a transfer option to four-year institutions.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Identify risks, assess threats, and develop effective countermeasures aimed at protecting organizational assets on-premise and in the cloud.
- Prevent common security threats, including implementing firewall and VPN technologies and perimeter defenses, conducting vulnerability and penetration testing and scanning networked systems.
- Discuss relevant laws, regulations and frameworks as they apply to data privacy and cybersecurity operations.
- Demonstrate the legal and technical aspects of a cybercrime investigation and the application of computer forensic tools.
Labor Market Information
According to the Cyber Crime Magazine, the top 10 percent of cybersecurity analysts make over $117,000 per year, while the median annual salary is $76,000. New data indicates that of all IT jobs, cybersecurity engineers- with an average annual salary of $140,000- were the highest paying and most recruited heading into 2019.
Required Courses
Required Courses
Total Credit Hours: 67