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Explore IT and Cybersecurity Careers in Arizona

Technology and Cybersecurity careers are growing faster than any other industry in Arizona. The IT/Cyber Career Network is the #1 career planning resource for this exciting field.

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Types of IT Programs

Infrastructure
Networking
Database Management
Cyber Security
Artificial Intelligence
Programming
Specializations
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Infrastructure

IT Infrastructure is the system of hardware, software, facilities and service components in an IT system.

Popular Careers

  • Application Support Analyst
  • Systems Operator
  • System Analyst
  • Service Desk Specialist
  • Network Engineer
  • Database Administrator

Entry Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
  • IT Support Professional Certificate
  • Introduction to DevOps
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
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Networking

Networking is the understanding of network terminology, media, topologies, reference and protocol models including Ethernet.

Popular Careers

  • Network Technician
  • Network Engineer

Entry Certifications

  • Introduction to Networks
  • Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials
  • Survey of Computer Information Systems
  • Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
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Database Management

Database Management is the process of collecting, storing, and retrieving information.

Popular Careers

  • Database Administrator
  • Database Developer
  • Database Designer/Architect
  • Data Analyst/Scientist
  • Data Mining/Business Intelligence
  • Data Warehousing Specialist

Entry Certifications

  • IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2
  • Oracle DB Certified Associate
  • MCSE
  • IBM Analytics Certification
  • MySQL Database Developer
  • MySQL Database Administrator
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Cyber Security

Cyber Security is the technology, process and practices that protects network, devices, programs, and data from attack or unauthorized access.

Popular Careers

  • Security Analyst/Manager
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Cryptographer
  • Security Architect
  • Security Auditor
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Engineer
  • Source Code Auditor
  • Computer Forensic Specialist

Entry Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • GIAC Certified Intrustion Analyst (GCIA)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
  • AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to systems or machines that mimic human intelligence to perform tasks. Systems improve themselves with interactions and information collected.

Popular Careers

  • Intelligence Designer
  • Data Curator
  • Data Evangelist
  • Machine Learning Data Scientist
  • Robotics Process Analyst
  • Digital Knowledge Manager
  • AI Interaction Designer

Entry Certifications

  • IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate
  • USAII - Certified AI Engineer
  • Azure AI Engineer Associate: Certificate from Microsoft
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Programming

Computer programming is the process of writing code that instructs a computer, application, or software how to perform.

Popular Careers

  • Software Developer
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Web Developer
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Computer Systems Engineer
  • Information Security Analyst

Entry Certifications

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Cisco Certified Network Profession Routing and Switching
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Security Credential
  • Microsoft Certified Solution Developer for Web Applications
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Server
  • Software Development Associate Certification
  • Security+
  • A+
  • Linux+
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • Certified Information Security Manager
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional Credential
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Specializations

Cybersecurity Specializations cover the fundamental concepts underlying the construction of secure systems, from the hardware to the software to the human-computer interface, with the use of cryptography to secure interactions.

Popular Careers

  • Secure DevOps
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Architecture and Policy Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Incident Response and Forensic Analysis
  • Penetration Testing
  • Secure Software Development

Entry Certifications

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NCSF)

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