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  • Information Security Program

  • Help fight cyber crime. Become an Information Security Analyst in this high growth, lucrative field.

    Join us for a free information session. Click here to sign up.


  • Join a rapidly growing industry and build on your knowledge and professional experience. You will get hands-on training and prepare for the industry standard CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

    LaGuardia is a National CyberWatch Center member.


  • COURSES

  • Information Security Program Information Session

    Sat 8/24/2019 8/24/2019 12:30-2:30 $0 A05CYB000A

    Security Fundamentals

    Learn how to secure a network and deter hackers by exploring security fundamentals, networks and organizational security. You will receive practical lab instruction to acquire the basic skills needed to implement and maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability as applied to computers and networks. You’ll also prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. (Cost of textbook and lab included in course fee.) LaGuardia is a National CyberWatch Center member. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the IT Support Specialist Certificate Program, CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification, or passing of a screening test (https://www.laguardia.edu/CE/Pages/Forms/Information-Security-Certificate-Program-screening/). Payment plan available. ND 

    Sat 9/28/2019 11/23/2019 9:00-2:30 $1010 A05CMP115A

    Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Preparation

    Bolster your cybersecurity credentials with additional defensive skills to deter threats and vulnerabilities, and prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ exam. Topics include configuring and using threat detection tools; securing and protecting applications and systems; and performing threat analysis and interpreting results to identify risks to an organization. (Cost of textbook and virtual lab included course fee.) Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Security Fundamentals or equivalent experience. Recommended: 3-4 years of experience working in the IT industry. ND

    Sat 9/21/2019 11/16/2019 9:00-2:00 $1200 A05CMP117A

  • INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES

    Nicholas Riedinger
    MS Degree in Integrated Digital Media, Polytechnic University (Polytechnic Institute of New York University), has worked in the IT field for 15 years and in cyber security for more than six years. He has been teaching at LaGuardia since 2016.

  • REQUIREMENTS

    Prerequisites

    Successful completion of the Computer Service Technician Certificate Program, CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification, or passing of a screening test.

  • CAREER PROFILE

    Potential Jobs
    With a certification in Information Security, you can become a Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Network Engineer/Architect, Cyber Security Manager/Administrator, Software Developer/Engineer, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, IT Auditor or a Vulnerability Analyst/Penetration Tester (Cyberseek.org).

    Salary
    Information security analysts make a median salary of $92,600 per year. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

    Job Market Trends
    Between April 2016 - March 2017, there were about 20,000 job openings in the tristate area specializing in building, maintaining and operating information security systems. (Cyberseek.org)   

    Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 18% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than average for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

  • CUSTOMIZED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

    Inquire
    To inquire about customized training opportunities for the Information Security Program, please contact Jennifer Mendez at (718) 482-5104 or jmendez@lagcc.cuny.edu.

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    Computer Service Technician Certification Program
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    M-Building, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room M143, Long Island City, NY 11101

    Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    Cash payments must be made at the Bursar's Office
    (C-Building, Room C110)
    Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Discounts and waivers apply to all courses except those designated ND.

LaGuardia Community College

31-10 Thomson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101 USA


For more information,
contact George Schreiner,
Director of Enrollement Management
at 718-482-7244 or email ACEreg@lagcc.cuny.edu

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