Applied Cybersecurity
Hours & Location
Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 4 PM
750 Hours / 24 weeks
NEW PROGRAM
January 31, 2025 – July 28, 2025
Cost
Tuition and lab $3502.50 plus books, uniforms and fees
Testing Requirements
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
Reading: 239
Math: 236
High School Diploma or GED required
Application & Links
OVERVIEW
Fill the public and private companies demand to address internet security concerns in today’s world and position yourself in a career with possible advancement opportunities
Learn to identify security threats, protect and defend digital spaces, computer environments, networks, protect sensitive information and prepare for nationally recognized security industry certifications
CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications and further education
Average Salary
$100,940 mean wage /year
With the increasing importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital world, the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow with career opportunities across various industries.
Cybersecurity Companies in our Area
- Colden Company Inc., St. Augustine
- Lannan Technologies, Ponte Vedra Beach
- TEKRiSQ INC, Ponte Vedra Beach
- Quadrant Information Security, Jacksonville
- NetTech Consultants Inc, Jacksonville
- Bluefin Technology Group, Jacksonville
- The VeriCom Group, Jacksonville
- Axiom, Jacksonville
- Digital Forensics, Jacksonville
- LeaderQuest, Jacksonville
- Amerinfosec, Jacksonville
- OnDefend Services, LLC, Jacksonville
- Scarlett Cybersecurity, Jacksonville
- First Coast IT, Jacksonville
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
Instruction
- Demonstrate proficiency in cybersecurity risk mitigation
- Create a risk management framework
- Demonstrate proficiency in creating a corporate security policy
- Describe best practices and demonstrate proficiency in addressing process risks
- Create an organized mitigation table that identifies physical security risks, potential impact and actions required to mitigate the risk
- Demonstrate proficiency in cybersecurity disaster recovery planning and contingency business planning
- Demonstrate proficiency in the essential elements of forensic analysis and activiities performed in each phase
Industry Certifications
COMPTia Security+
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Information Security Manager
- Network Security Technician
- Information Security Analyst
- Information Security Administrators
- Web Security Specialist
- IT Cybersecurity Specialist
- Cloud Security Specialist
- Systems Administrator
OUR NUMBERS
Discover how First Coast Technical College prepares students for the industry.
Based upon the 2023 Council on Occupational Education Annual Report CPL data pulled from 2021 – 2022.
Steps to Enroll
Step 1‐ Attend a Program Information Session & Tour
Step 2‐ Apply for Federal Student Aid
Step 3‐ Gather Needed Documents
Step 4‐ Register for Classes
Instructor / Contact
Name: Christopher Scott
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3470
Are you ready to jumpstart your career?