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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS

Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

More Options: Classroom Based, Remote Real-Time, Hyflex, Online, Hybrid

Program Length: 4 semesters

Location: Centennial, Rampart Range

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Enrollment open now for Summer and Fall

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Is Cybersecurity right for You?

You should consider a career in Cybersecurity if you identify with some of the following:

  • Do you want to work in one of the most in-demand jobs fields?
  • Interested in finding a good paying job immediately after completing your degree?
  • Want to be able to work anywhere in the world?
  • Serve your country by working in national cyber defense?
  • Work with cutting edge technology?
  • Explore and work in an industry of the future?

If so, a career in Cybersecurity might be for you!

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Cyber Security degree program, you should be able to:

  • Apply the OSI Model and associated communications protocols
  • Analyze, design, install, configure, document, and troubleshoot network and system hardware and operating systems
  • Implement LANs using both static and dynamic addressing techniques, including subnetting
  • Identify risks, assess threats, and develop effective countermeasures aimed at protecting computer assets and data
  • Test perimeter defense configurations and penetration
  • Demonstrate advanced level knowledge of perimeter defense configurations, and penetration testing
  • Apply scripting and programming skills to test and secure software
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using proper computer system and networking terminology
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Voices of PPSC

Karen Medville

Voices of PPSC

PPSC laid the foundation for me to build on. It provided the appropriate level of course work that I needed in order to believe in myself.

Karen Medville
American Indian Program Manager | Class of 1985

Cyber Security Instructors

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Faculty

Computer and Networking Technology

Nate.Wadman@PikesPeak.edu

(719) 502-3281

Box R17, Rampart Range | W-209s

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Faculty

Computer and Networking Technology

Neil.Austin@PikesPeak.edu

(719) 502-3321

Box C17, Centennial | F-300

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Faculty

Computer and Networking Technology

April.Frost@PikesPeak.edu

(719) 502-3398

Box C17, Centennial | F-355

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Faculty

Computer and Networking Technology

Nathan.Roskop@PikesPeak.edu

(719) 502-3564

Box C17, Centennial | F-300

Cybersecurity Faculty Contact

Nate Wadman
W209-s rampart campus
(719)502-3281 
Nate.Wadman@pikespeak.edu

Advising Team

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Advising@pikespeak.edu
719-502-3232
719-502-2000