Northeast MS

CAREER TYPE

Cybersecurity Technology | Information Security Analyst

Cyber Security Technicians have the skill base necessary to become professionals in network administration, network support specialist, computer network defense, intrusion detection systems, red team technician, and penetration testing.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: Entry Level Wage: $49,315 | Experienced Wage: $88,888

Class Types:

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TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Cybersecurity Technology

The Cyber Security Technology program will provide students with the skill base necessary to become professionals in network administration, network support specialist, computer network defense, intrusion detection systems, red team technician, and penetration testing. Students in the Cyber Security Technology program will have the opportunity to earn certifications in CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Security+. Those completing the program will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Options for a Career or a Technical certificate are also available.

Example of Class Types

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  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes and Some Online

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply for East Central Community College admission and be accepted.

Length of Program
Career or Technical Certificate | Associate of Applied Science

Summary of Program Requirements
Applicants must apply for East Central Community College admission and be accepted.

Skills Needed
Computers and electronics, Active Learning, Troubleshooting, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving
East Central Community College
Decatur

Contact
Robert Hebert
601-635-6388

Thomas Fortenberry
601-635-6254

 
Cybersecurity Technology

This program is our two-year career technical program (Associate of Applied Science degree) which involves securing networks and computers. This process involves evaluating protocols, operating systems, hardware components, networking devices, and software tools to make a secure infrastructure. Students have an opportunity to learn in a hands-on environment with a wide variety of classes that will benefit them after completing their degree.

Example of Class Types

N/A

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Credit Program | Night Workforce non-credit classes

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply for East Mississippi admission and be accepted. This program requires an ACT Score of 16 in the Composite and Math areas as well as a Silver Certificate on the Work keys exam.

Length of Program
45 hours certificate | 2 year career technical program (Associate of Applied Science degree)

Summary of Program Requirements
Applicants must apply for East Mississippi admission and be accepted. This program requires an ACT Score of 16 in the Composite and Math areas as well as a Silver Certificate on the Work keys exam.

Skills Needed
Computers and electronics, Active Learning, Troubleshooting, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving
East MS Community College
Golden Triangle Campus

Contact
Brandon Sesser
662-243-1946
bsesser@eastms.edu