Kirkwood Community College will be offering a new cybersecurity and compliance program starting this fall.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for information security analysts is projected to increase by 32 percent by 2032, and this two-year program is expected to fill a key talent need, according to a news release. .
As cyber threats become more sophisticated, employers need trained and skilled professionals who can protect their organizations from online threats. Developed with direct feedback from industry, our Cybersecurity and Compliance Program provides students with the knowledge and skills to comply with government regulations and adhere to best practices, as well as how to defend against cyber-attacks. train.
Kirkwood School of Business and IT Dean Tamara Alt said the new program will provide students with tools to help protect technology and data in any organization.
“We are very excited about our new cybersecurity and compliance program and what it means for employers in the region,” Alt said in the release. “Our program is designed in collaboration with industry, so our students graduate with everything they need to make a difference to their future employers. We are designed to equip the next generation of information security professionals with expertise that not only meets but exceeds industry standards in the fight against cybercrime. We envision them as digital knights who know how to strengthen their organization's defenses against cyber attackers.”
Kirkwood will deliver the majority of the program's coursework online, with minimal on-campus participation. Additionally, for students seeking a fast-track career path, the university's competency-based FlexForward option provides a fast and self-paced online learning environment, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all students. . Taught by Paul Ruffalo, former Ruffalo Noel Levitz Chief Information Security Officer, the course ranges from auditing practices and compliance procedures to network attacks and defenses, and students will learn everything from identifying vulnerabilities to hardening their defenses. You can gain knowledge.
“Digital security breaches are a matter of when, not if,” Alt said. “Moving forward, it will be essential for every business and organization to have the right talent in place to combat these threats.” The demand for information security analysts is expected to skyrocket, so if you are interested in this career field, For some students, now is the time to get the education and training they need to become the cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow.”
For more information about the Cybersecurity and Compliance program, including enrollment and curriculum details, visit www.kirkwood.edu/cybersecurity or contact the Kirkwood Office of Admissions at 319-398-7600 or admissions@kirkwood.edu please.
