If you’re the kind of person who likes to take things apart and see what makes them tick…If you care about protecting the world as we know it…If you’re looking for a career that is meaningful, exciting, and rewarding…Then cybersecurity might be for you.

LEARN ABOUT THE CYBER INDUSTRY IN AZ

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Employed Cybersecurity Workforce

Hottest Job Titles

  • Cyber Security Engineer

  • Cyber Security Analyst

  • Cyber Security Consultant

  • Systems Engineer

  • Network Engineer / Architect

  • Cyber Security Manager / Administrator

  • Software Developer / Engineer

  • Vulnerability Analyst / Penetration Tester

  • IT Auditor

Source: CyberSeek.org

Hottest Cyber Certificates*

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
CompTIA Security+
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

*As measured by the number of openings requesting certification.
Source: CyberSeek.org

There is a strong and growing cybersecurity ecosystem in Arizona.

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LEARN WHY AZ IS A GREAT PLACE TO BUILD A CAREER

It’s relatively easy to achieve work/life balance.

Median Home Price

Silicon Valley: $818,000
Phoenix: $230,200
Austin: $400,000

Sunny Days Per Year

300

Average Commute Time

Silicon Valley: 32 minutes
Phoenix: 26 minutes
Austin: 26 minutes
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most innovative university in the country
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nationally recognized cyber program

#5 on Forbes' List of Best Cities for Young Professionals

“Phoenix is home to Arizona State University and numerous high-tech and telecommunications companies that have recently relocated to the area. Due to the warm climate in winter, Phoenix also benefits greatly from seasonal tourism and recreation, especially in the golfing industry. The military has a significant presence in Phoenix with Luke Air Force Base located in the western suburbs. Foreign governments have established 30 consular offices and eleven active foreign chambers of commerce and trade associations in the city as well. Located in Downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale and other surrounding areas are an large array of cultural activities, including the Phoenix Symphony Hall, Phoenix Art Museum, Center for Creative Photography, Heard Museum and the Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park.”

Source: Forbes

CYBERSECURITY JOB TITLES & SALARIES

There’s a lot of opportunity for advancement in cybersecurity.

  • Cybersecurity Specialist / Technician $89,000
  • Cyber Crime Analyst / Investigator $93,000
  • Incident Analyst / Responder $85,000
  • IT Auditor $95,000

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  • Cybersecurity Analyst $96,000
  • Cybersecurity Consultant $91,000
  • Penetration & Vulnerability Tester $104,000

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  • Cybersecurity Manager / Administrator $103,000
  • Cybersecurity Engineer $99,000
  • Cybersecurity Architect $131,000

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Cyber security jobs commanded a $6,500 premium over other IT jobs in a 2015 study by analytics firm Burning Glass.

Source: Forbes

LEARN HOW TO START OR ADVANCE YOUR CYBER CAREER

“When we teach our students, we teach them not only the white-hat perspective, but the black-hat perspective. That’s where you learn the real warfighting skills.”

– Raghu Santanam, Professor of Information Systems at ASU

Education

  • Associate’s degree

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Master’s degree

  • Certified Ethical Hacker

  • Certified Internal Auditor

  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

  • CompTIA Security+

Skill Sets

  • Accounting

  • Audit Planning

  • Budgeting

  • Business Process

  • Cisco

  • Computer Forensics

  • Cryptography

  • Hard Drives

  • Information Assurance

  • Information Security

  • Information Systems

  • Internal Auditing

  • JAVA

  • LINUX

  • Malware Analysis
  • Network Security

  • NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework

  • Oracle

  • Project Management

  • Python

  • Risk Assessment

  • Risk Management

  • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

  • Scanners

  • Security Operations

  • Software Development

  • SQL

  • Technical Support

  • UNIX

Source: CyberSeek.org

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Arizona State University

Arizona State University

Cybersecurity Education Consortium

ASU Center for Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

University of Arizona

University of Arizona

Online Master’s in Cybersecurity

AZSecure Cybersecurity Fellowship Program

UA South Cyber Operations

Maricopa Community Colleges

Maricopa Community Colleges

https://www2.maricopa.edu/

Nationally Recognized Cybersecurity Program at Estrella Mountain

Pima Community College

Pima Community College

https://www.pima.edu

Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University

https://nau.edu/

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Intelligence & Security

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University

https://explore.gcu.edu/

Cybersecurity Programs at Grand Canyon University

Cochise College

Cochise College

Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix

http://www.phoenix.edu/

UAT

UAT

http://www.uat.edu/

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