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
Hottest Job Titles
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Hottest Cyber Certificates*
*As measured by the number of openings requesting certification.
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LEARN WHY AZ IS A GREAT PLACE TO BUILD A CAREER
It’s relatively easy to achieve work/life balance.
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#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
- Cybersecurity Analyst $96,000
- Cybersecurity Consultant $91,000
- Penetration & Vulnerability Tester $104,000
- Cybersecurity Manager / Administrator $103,000
- Cybersecurity Engineer $99,000
- Cybersecurity Architect $131,000
Cyber security jobs commanded a $6,500 premium over other IT jobs in a 2015 study by analytics firm Burning Glass.
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.”
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Source: CyberSeek.org
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Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Cybersecurity Education Consortium
University of Arizona

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Grand Canyon University

Cochise College
Cochise College

University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix
