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Cybersecurity

Iowa State University faculty have a national reputation for education in computer security. In 1999 the National Security Agency named Iowa State University one of the seven charter Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Education. As a bachelor in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field, you can increase your technology proficiency and policy issues critical to the security of information infrastructure.

Contact Information

Doug Jacobson

Dr. Doug Jacobson
515-294-8307
dougj@iastate.edu

Iowa State Online
515-294-3916
iowastateonline@iastate.edu

Industry Growth

  • $120,360

    Median annual wage for information security analysts in May 2023

  • 660,000+

    Cybersecurity job openings in the U.S. in 2023

  • 32%

    Projected U.S. employment growth through 2032 for information security analysts

Diverse Career Paths

Graduates of the online cybersecurity professional certificate are set apart from their competition and are well-positioned to advance their careers in various fields due to their industry-recognized expertise and practical skills.

Top Industries:

  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • Management & Consulting Research
  • Government Information
  • Storage/Databases
  • Data Processing, Web
  • Hosting, and Related Services
  • Financial Services
  • Government Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail

Specializations:

  • Financial and Risk
  • Analysis Information
  • Security
  • IT Support
  • Networking
  • Security Intelligence
  • Software Development
  • Systems Engineering
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Take the next step

Anything is possible at Iowa State University with innovative academic programs, hands-on research opportunities, and globally recognized scholars to support you every step of the way.