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Computer Information Systems: Information Technology (IT) Technician - Cybersecurity

Associate in Science



Program Details

The Computer Information Systems (CIS): Information Technology (IT) Technician - Cybersecurity Associate in Science (AS) Degree through Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) will prepare students for entry- to mid-level positions in desktop support, system administration, computer application installation, information security/cybersecurity, and technically oriented administrative roles. Courses also help prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams from CompTIA and Microsoft. The curriculum provides hands-on experience working with networking concepts, operating system configuration, and information security practices.

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Computer Information Systems: Information Technology (IT) Technician - Cybersecurity Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 80,670
    • High salary: 232,120
    • Average salary: 140910
    Rising Job Growth $ 140,910 Average Salary $80,670 $232,120

  • Computer Network Architects

    Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 79,520
    • High salary: 198,030
    • Average salary: 130390
    Rising Job Growth $ 130,390 Average Salary $79,520 $198,030

  • Computer Network Support Specialists

    Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 46,010
    • High salary: 124,470
    • Average salary: 73340
    Rising Job Growth $ 73,340 Average Salary $46,010 $124,470

All Careers in Computer Information Systems: Information Technology (IT) Technician - Cybersecurity (12)

Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Design and produce business information systems solutions incorporating current Information Technology, trends, security, and best practices.
  2. Troubleshoot computer hardware and software issues.
  3. Configure networks and maintain network infrastructure in an organizational environment.
  4. Analyze common threats to and vulnerabilities of computer systems and networks.
  5. Analyze and implement security concepts and security policies.
  6. Implement network perimeter defense.
  7. Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments in order to respond to and manage risks.