Cybersecurity is a computing-based discipline involving technology, people, information, and processes to ensure an organization’s computer systems and data are protected from attacks. The interdisciplinary nature of the cybersecurity program means graduates can excel in careers such as information technology, law, policy, human factors, ethics, and risk management.
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| Security Architect | A security architect develops and maintains the security of an organization’s network. The job may include the following responsibilities: 
 | Systems Security Track 
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| Cybersecurity Manager | A cybersecurity manager is in charge of the overall cyber safety of an organization. This is an advanced-level job role that includes managing a staff of cybersecurity professionals. Here are a few ways a cybersecurity manager supports an organization: 
 | Systems Security Track 
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| Cybersecurity Engineer | Cybersecurity engineers work to build and maintain a system that’s safe against cyber attacks They focus on fixing and protecting these systems and stay up to date on new technology so they can keep their system secure. Cybersecurity engineers work closely with a company’s IT team to build an emergency plan to get things up and running quickly following a disaster. Some responsibilities of a cybersecurity engineer include: 
 | Systems Security Track 
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| Penetration Tester | A penetration tester, or pen tester, is considered a white hat or good hacker. Although they must think like a bad guy, the end goal is to help organizations improve their security practices to prevent theft and damage. Pen testers target traditional operating systems and devices as well as emerging technology, including Internet of Things (IoT devices, mobile devices, embedded systems and more. Some responsibilities include: 
 | Systems Security Track 
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| Cybersecurity Analyst | A cybersecurity analyst detects cyber threats and then implements changes to protect an organization in the following ways: 
 | Network Security Track 
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| Cybersecurity Specialist | Cybersecurity specialists continually analyze risks and develop strategies to prevent breaches. They rely on teamwork because of the broad scope of security measures that need to be applied to protect the integrity of the network. Other duties include: 
 | Network Security Track 
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| Computer Forensic Analyst | A computer forensic analyst helps investigate instances of crime and attacks on cybersecurity. Their job can involve using software to recover deleted or encrypted files, preparing digital evidence for use in court for trials and sometimes interviewing the people involved in an instance of cyber crime to gain more insight. Computer forensic analysts can also discuss cases with law enforcement professionals to give them access to their specific technical expertise and offer advice about how to evaluate different pieces of digital evidence. | Cyber Crime Track 
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