The Computer Information Systems degree program is designed for students who plan
to apply their computing knowledge in business environments as applications programmers
and system analysts. This major is also designed for students who plan to seek advanced
degrees in business administration, management, or management information systems.
The goal of the B.S. in Cybersecurity is to prepare students to meet the cybersecurity
needs of business, government, healthcare, education, and society. Program graduates
will possess the skills and knowledge to assume appropriate entry-level professional
positions, and to grow into leadership positions or pursue research or graduate studies
in the field.
Graduates of this program will be equipped to enter career paths such as: Security
Analyst, Security Engineer, Security Architect; Security Administrator, etc. Specific
SOC 2010 disciplines for CIP 11.1003 include: Computer and Information Systems Managers,
Information Security Analysts, Database Administrators, Network and Computer System
Administrators, Computer Network Architects, and Computer Network Specialists.
Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s
computer networks and systems.
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Cybersecurity Careers
Most information security analysts work for computer companies, consulting firms,
or business and financial companies.
How to Become an Information Security Analyst? Information security analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree in a cybersecurity
or a computer science field, along with related work experience. Employers may prefer
to hire analysts who have professional certification.
Student reviewing server status
Cybersecurity Employment Expectations
Quick Facts: Information Security Analysts 2022 Median Pay $112,000 per year and $53.85 per hour Job Outlook, 2022-23 32% (Much faster than average)
Student looking at code
Cybersecurity Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Qs)
Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s
computer networks and systems. Pay: The median annual wage for information security analysts was $112,000 in May
2022.
Job Outlook: The employment of information security analysts is projected to grow
32 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 16,800 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on
average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need
to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force,
such as to retire.
Department of Computer and Information Sciences Faculty
CST Department of Computer & Information Sciences
Florida A&M University | 1333 Wahnish Way
308 A Benjamin Banneker Technical Bldg.
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
