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IT-Cybersecurity Specialist
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Annual Salary
Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $46,152.
Associate Degree
Program Number: 101512
Credits: 63
Area of Study: Information Technology
Financial Aid Available
Estimated Program Cost:
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Overview
Overview
The IT-Cybersecurity Specialist associate degree program at Madison College provides comprehensive instruction in computing systems and networks that have an important impact on data confidentiality, integrity and availability. Emphasis is placed on vigilant security awareness throughout the curriculum.
The IT-Cybersecurity Specialist program introduces the student to computer network threats and the appropriate incident response, to include defenses, countermeasures and computer forensics. Students are exposed to scenarios reflecting the legal and ethical issues associated with information security. Extensive hands-on labs build practical experience in configuring a variety of network operating systems, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPN), packet filters and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to maximize information security in the network.
Program Details
Students in the IT-Cybersecurity Specialist program can attend full or part time.
IT-Cybersecurity Specialist classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.
**note that if starting in Spring term, it may take five semesters to complete program.
Courses core to the IT-Cybersecurity Specialist program will only be offered during the daytime for students accepted in the Spring term.Admission
To Apply
- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.
- Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to get started in the admission process.
- Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.
Curriculum
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.
First SemesterSecond SemesterThird SemesterFourth SemesterTransfer Partnerships
Madison College has the following Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review the list and identify the right college or university to earn your bachelor’s degree.
After you identify your best transfer options, review the steps to transfer, attend transfer events, and meet with your program advisor every semester to keep your transfer plans on track.
Wisconsin Schools
DetailsStudents who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University.DetailsPer the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring. Articulation agreement is for students who graduate from appropriate program and wish to pursue one of the following degrees at Capella: Bachelor of Science in Business specializations, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety specializations, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (must hold a valid RN license) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology.DetailsEntering students who have completed Madison College general education courses with a grade of "C-" or better may apply them toward satisfying Stritch Liberal Arts requirements.DetailsA student who completes an associate of arts, associate of science or associates of applied science is considered part of the ‘advanced core‘. The Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 64 credits of transfer. If students transfer prior to completion or with less than 64 credits they will be considered part of the standard core and credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis.DetailsStudents will be granted admission to a bachelors degree program upon completion of an approved transfer program at Madison College. Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater while at Madison College. Regardless of the number of credits transferred students must complete at least 25% of their baccalaureate degree credits at Herzing University University.DetailsStudent who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.DetailsAny Madison College student who has successfully completed an associate degree in applied science after 2015, and meets admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Technical Sales at MSOE by successfully completing the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Business Administration program. --- In particular, any Madison College student who successfully completes all technical courses and general education courses in their AAS program with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; successfully completes all other specified courses, as defined in this transfer agreement, with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; and meets the MSOE admission requirements for transfer students into the BBA Program at MSOE, minimum 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA from the last regionally accredited school will be admitted into the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Bachelor of Business Administration program at MSOE.DetailsThe terms of the Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete an associates of applied science degree and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis of the Leadership and Organizational Studies at UW O. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.DetailsCourses that have been completed with a "D" or better may be acceptable to meet program requirements unless UW Stout major requires a higher acceptable grade. The maximum number of transferable credits is 72. Students will be required to meet UW S general education and major requirements.DetailsStudents who complete the IT Network Security Specialist program can transfer up to 62 credits toward the Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership offered through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies.Non-Wisconsin Schools
DetailsStudents who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University.DetailsPer the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring. Articulation agreement is for students who graduate from appropriate program and wish to pursue one of the following degrees at Capella: Bachelor of Science in Business specializations, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety specializations, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (must hold a valid RN license) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology.DetailsStudents graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.DetailsA student who completes an associate of arts, associate of science or associates of applied science is considered part of the ‘advanced core‘. The Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 64 credits of transfer. If students transfer prior to completion or with less than 64 credits they will be considered part of the standard core and credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis.DetailsFranklin University will guarantee acceptance of all Madison College graduates with an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate of Applied Science. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer additional credits (up to a maximum of 94) toward their baccalaureate degree.DetailsStudents will be granted admission to a bachelors degree program upon completion of an approved transfer program at Madison College. Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater while at Madison College. Regardless of the number of credits transferred students must complete at least 25% of their baccalaureate degree credits at Herzing University University.Outcomes
After completing the IT-Cybersecurity Specialist program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Cybersecurity Defense Analysis (CDA) – Analyze events for purpose of mitigating threats.
- Cybersecurity Defense Infrastructure Support (INF) – Manage life cycle and defend infrastructure hardware and software.
- Incident Response (CIR) – Respond to incidents within the network environment.
- Vulnerability Assessment and Management (VAM) – Measure effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
- Systems Analysis (ANA) – Be responsible for implementation of system security.
- Network Services (NET) – Design, implement and manage physical and virtual network.
- Systems Administration (ADM) - Design, implement and manage physical and virtual servers and software.
Careers
After completing the IT-Cybersecurity Specialist program at Madison Area Technical College, you may find employment as:
- Cybersecurity Professional
- Network Security Specialist
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2018 2019 Number of Program Graduates 12 16 Number of Surveys Sent 12 16 Number of Surveys Returned 5 11 Percent of Surveys Returned 41.70% 68.80% Available for Employment 4 11 Percent Available for Employment 80.00% 100.00% Not in Labor Market 1 0 Percent Not in Labor Market 20.00% 0.00% Available for Employment
2018 2019 Graduates Employed 4 9 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.00% 81.80% Employed in Related Occupation 3 7 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 75.00% 77.80% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 1 2 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 25.00% 22.20% Employed - No Response 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.00% 0.00% Seeking Employment 0 2 Percent Seeking Employment 0.00% 18.20% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2018 2019 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 2.6 3.6 Number of Satisfaction Responses 5 11 Very Satisfied (4) 0 7 Percent Very Satisfied 0.00% 63.60% Satisfied (3) 4 4 Percent Satisfied 80.00% 36.40% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% Very Unsatisfed (1) 1 0 Percent Very Unsatisfied 20.00% 0.00% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2018 2019 Number of Primary Reason Responses 5 11 Preparation for Getting a Job 1 6 Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 20.00% 54.50% Career Change 3 5 Percent Career Change 60.00% 45.50% Improvement of Existing Skills 1 0 Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 20.00% 0.00% Preparation for Further Education 0 0 Percent Preparation for Further Education 0.00% 0.00% Personal Interest 0 0 Percent Personal Interest 0.00% 0.00% Other 0 0 Percent Other 0.00% 0.00% When Employment was Obtained
2018 2019 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 4 9 Before Enrollment 2 1 Percent Before Enrollment 50.00% 11.10% While Attending the College 1 5 Percent While Attending the College 25.00% 55.60% After Training at the College 1 3 Percent After Training at the College 25.00% 33.30% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2018 2019 Number of Employment Location Responses 4 9 In College District 4 7 Percent In College District 100.00% 77.80% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 2 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.00% 22.20% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.00% 0.00% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.00% 0.00% Salary Trend Salary Trend 2018 2019 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 3 7 Average Monthly Wage $4,351 $3,846 Average Hourly Wage $25.30 $22.36 Average Work Hours per Week 40 41.4 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week
- Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2019 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Alliant Energy Cyber-Security Analyst 1 Associated Bank Associate Information Security Analyst Green Bay Bethesda Lutheran Homes & Services Help Desk Technician Watertown Dept of Health Services Security Analyst Filament Games LLC IT Support Analyst Quad Graphics IT Analyst Sussex Smart Solutions, Inc IT Consultant * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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