Prepare for a career in cybersecurity

Graduates of our two-year Cybersecurity A.S. Degree meet the growing need for college-educated specialists who can tackle increasingly complex information technology security concerns. Demand will remain high for information security analysts who can stay a step ahead of hackers.

SPC Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated SPC as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education (CAE2Y) through academic year 2024.

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This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Computer Network Support Specialists

Salary Data

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average

Florida Average

Projected employment for Florida

2023 Employment

12,510

2033

14,390

Percent Change

15

Projected Job Openings

1070

Security Management Specialists

Salary Data

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average

Florida Average

Projected employment for Florida

2023 Employment

61,440

2033

70,160

Percent Change

14

Projected Job Openings

6480

Penetration Testers

Salary Data

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average

Florida Average

Projected employment for Florida

2023 Employment

18,260

2033

22,000

Percent Change

21

Projected Job Openings

1620

SKILLS YOU LEARN IN SPC's CYBERSECURITY A.S. DEGREE

  • Security policies
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Router security and protocols
  • Legal aspects of IT security
  • Incident response and disaster recovery
  • Network defense and countermeasures

Cybersecurity Associate in Science

ITSC-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640)

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Summary

This program is offered as a Fully Online program. This program is designed to prepare the student to develop an organizational network and security program using risk management strategies, and to develop a strategy to address the increased growth of informational technology security concerns from regional to international environments. Students also learn how to evaluate security techniques that assist in the prevention of hackers and cyber-attacks. Students are given the opportunity to sit for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, Cisco CCNA CyberOps and Cisco CCENT industry certifications.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of "C" required in all Support and Major courses.

Academic Pathways

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
VIEW THE RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PATHWAY

Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Leadership Information

John Long
Associate Dean, College of Computer Info and Tech
long.john@spcollege.edu
727.341.4620

Florida CIP Code

1511100307 - IT Security

Federal CIP Code

11.1003 - Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.

Industry Certifications

As part of SPC's Cybersecurity Associate in Science Degree, you may be eligible for the following industry certifications:

CONTINUE YOUR technology EDUCATION

Our Cybersecurity Certificate transfers to SPC's Cybersecurity Associate in Science Degree. The A.S. degree transfers to our Cybersecurity B.A.S. Degree and our Technology Development and Management B.A.S. Degree.

SHORT-TERM TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

SPC also offers technology short-term training and continuing education through our Workforce Institute.

Cybersecurity Certificate