Defend the digital world.
Secure your future by building the skills for a career in cybersecurity.
Gain the skills you need to protect systems, networks and data in today鈥檚 digital world. The Cybersecurity A.A.S. degree prepares you for in-demand roles focused on identifying risks, securing information and responding to cyber threats.
You鈥檒l learn how to safeguard data, manage security systems and apply industry standard tools and practices used by IT security professionals. Graduates are prepared for roles as IT security specialists, firewall or network security specialists and data security analysts across industries including healthcare, finance and e-commerce.
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A Career Protecting What Matters
Become the defense necessary to ensure businesses continue to operate.
An A.A.S. in Cybersecurity prepares you for roles focused on protecting systems, networks and data from security threats.
Graduates are prepared for positions as cybersecurity specialists, information security analysts, network security technicians or IT support specialists with a security focus. In these roles, you may monitor systems for vulnerabilities, manage security tools, respond to threats and help protect sensitive information.
The Cybersecurity A.A.S. degree at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about two years.
The Cybersecurity A.A.S. degree at Moraine Valley typically can be completed in about two years when attending full time.
This program prepares students for careers in information security, with training in protecting systems, managing risk and securing data. Students learn industry-relevant concepts and tools used by IT security professionals to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
Potential Careers in Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity A.A.S. degree prepares you for careers protecting systems, networks and data across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, business and government.
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Explore focused certificate pathways that align with your interests and career goals. Each certificate builds specialized skills and can be applied toward the A.A.S. degree, helping you make progress while gaining experience.
Justin Valentino
Program Coordinator
In the tech world, the tools we use change every single year, but the ability to solve a problem never goes out of style. I teach my students that networking and cybersecurity are the ‘backbone’ of everything we do 鈥� from hospitals to banks. My goal is to give students more than just a certificate; I want to give them the confidence to handle a crisis and the skills to learn new tech on the fly. We focus on hands-on training and the ethics of protecting people鈥檚 data, so when students graduate, they’re ready to integrate into the workforce.
Faculty with real-world experience.
Your instructors don鈥檛 just teach the material, they鈥檝e worked in the field. With experience in systems, networks and data they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You鈥檒l learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | 1420 | Computer Integrated Technologies |
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Dr. Martinez is passionate about helping students develop strong writing, speaking, and critical-thinking skills that transfer across disciplines. Her courses emphasize clear expression, collaboration, and real-world communication.
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鈥� Colleague, Communications DepartmentDr. Martinez is passionate about helping students develop strong writing, speaking, and critical-thinking skills that transfer across disciplines. Her courses emphasize clear expression, collaboration, and real-world communication.
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鈥� Colleague, Communications DepartmentDr. Martinez is passionate about helping students develop strong writing, speaking, and critical-thinking skills that transfer across disciplines. Her courses emphasize clear expression, collaboration, and real-world communication.
鈥淟isa consistently goes above and beyond to support her students. She creates an inclusive classroom environment where learners feel confident participating, improving, and finding their academic voice.鈥�
鈥� Colleague, Communications DepartmentDr. Martinez is passionate about helping students develop strong writing, speaking, and critical-thinking skills that transfer across disciplines. Her courses emphasize clear expression, collaboration, and real-world communication.
鈥淟isa consistently goes above and beyond to support her students. She creates an inclusive classroom environment where learners feel confident participating, improving, and finding their academic voice.鈥�
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