Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology

Program Description

ISU's College of Technology offers the nation's first hands-on Industrial Cybersecurity degree, preparing you to:

• Track evolving threats to national security
• Defend the electric grid, gas pipelines, and manufacturing facilities
• Stop attacks by cyber-criminals
• Engineer safeguards for critical systems

The nation is facing a growing need for engineering professionals to securely design, build, implement, and maintain the nation’s cyber-physical infrastructure.

Program Overview

• This program is currently filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Classroom hours in traditional program are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Degree Options

Students with no previous experience can complete the program in 2 years. Students with a previous associates degree in an engineering field, can earn a second associates degree in one year.  Contact an an adviser to identify the option that best fits you.

 Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology Intermediate Technical Certificate (1 year)

• Course Sequence - Intermediate Technical Certificate: Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology
• Program Costs

 Second Associates Degree in Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology (1 year)

• Course Sequence - Associate of Applied Science Degree: Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology
  *see an adviser to create a course sequence based on your experience

Associates Degree in Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology (2 years)

• Course Sequence - Associate of Applied Science Degree: Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology
• Program Costs

Associates Applied Science, Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering: Technology Apprenticeship

• Course Sequence - Associate of Applied Science Industrial Cybersecurity: Technology Apprenticeship

Bachelor of Applied Science (4 Years): Cyber Physical Systems Engineering Technology

• Course Sequence - Bachelor of Applied Science - Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology
  *see an adviser to create a course sequence based on your experience

Career Opportunities

• Industrial control systems security lead
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Cybersecurity manager
• Cybersecurity researcher
• Cybersecurity technician
• Cybersecurity engineer
• Cybersecurity consultant
• Instrumentation and control specialist

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