Cyber Security Specialists have become an integral part of modern life. Among the most important functions is the security of an organization’s information. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Cyber Security Specialist prepares you to help individuals, governments and organizations share and store information through computer networks, Cloud systems, the Internet, and computer databases in a secure manner. The AAS in Cyber Security student receives additional college education that provides you with a background of coursework in help desk procedures, advanced computer networking technology, implementing, managing, and maintaining Linux environments. The AAS in Cyber Security program places a heavy emphasis in hands-on application knowledge. As a college degree program, it also prepares the student for the business side of Information Security. Students receive upper education in Math, English, and Psychology, emphasizing writing, verbal, and critical thinking skills. These skills combined with the practical cyber security knowledge prepare the students to interact comfortably and confidently with the business and technology sector.