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Wake Tech is closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Prospective students can still apply online, and current students can register for Spring semester classes. All classes will resume and offices will reopen on Monday morning.

Credit Programs

Cybersecurity

Course Contact
Anthony Lucas
[email protected]
919-335-1238
Document(s)
Financial Aid Eligible?
Yes
Learning Format
On Campus
Fully Online
In-person/Online Hybrid
Schedule
Day or Evening

Cybersecurity AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A25590CS

The Cybersecurity AAS Degree equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience to protect computers, networks and data from cyber threats.

Courses cover network technologies and operating systems, ethical hacking and digital forensics, information security policy and intrusion detection, security administration and industry best practices. Students work in Windows and Linux operating systems.

Upon completion, students will be prepared for a variety of industry-recognized certifications, including the following:

  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician - Cybersecurity
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,244
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Perry Health Sciences Campus
Total Credits
69
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.