Protect computer networks and the information within them. Plan, implement, and monitor cyber security measures. Help determine information compromised in a data breach and how to prevent future breaches.
Make a Difference
A Typical Day
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Recommended Credentials
Professional Certification and/or Associate's Degree
Education & Training
Regional employers often hire graduates of these programs.
Elsewhere in Michigan
Ferris State University - Online, Information Security and Intelligence
Ferris State University Online, Cybersecurity Certificate
Davenport University, Cyber Defense Bachelor of Science
For more, see the U.S. Center of Academic Excellence map
Explore This Career
Try it before you buy it!
- Start or join a cyber security competition; the Cyber Patriot competition is popular in Michigan schools.
- Consider the Information Technology program at the NES (formerly TBAISD) Career Tech Center.
- Take a cybersecurity webinar or self-paced curriculum from Cisco Networking Academy.
The Local Advantage Learning Pathway
Pathway 1
Northwest Education Services (formerly TBAISD) Career Tech Center - Information Technology
Pathway 2
CTC articulation to:
Northwestern Michigan Technology Computer Information Technology - Infrastructure and Security
Sample Employers in Our Region
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Contact one of these companies and ask for an informational interview, to see if you can job shadow, or to find out if they hire interns.
Sample Job Titles...
- Information Security Analyst
- Information Security Specialist
- IT Security Analyst
- Network Security Analyst
- Security Analyst
Hear It From The Pros
10-Year Job Growth Projections
Employed Regionally
Wage Range & Median Michigan
Annual Hires Regionally
Other Regional Career Resources
Learn more about Information Security Analysts at O*NET Online.
Cyber Professional Organization, Local Chapter: Information Systems Security Association, gt-issa.org
More about Cyber careers:
- CyberSeek, Interactive Map and Career Pathway Tools
- National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies, Cyber Career Pathways Tool
Sample Career Pathways
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Real World Career Pathways
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