Information Technology: Cybersecurity

Protect data and defend against cyber threats.

Degree
Associate in Applied Science
Program Type
Career-Oriented Degrees
Pathway
Technology, Engineering and Computer Science
Additional Program Option
Hybrid
Credits
62

Digital security

SUNY Adirondack's IT Cybersecurity degree program studies a high-demand specialty, identifying and counteracting network vulnerabilities and threats. 

Degree requirements Program sheet

A safe bet

SUNY ADK's Cybersecurity degree prepares graduates for entry into the workforce. Many career paths and educational opportunities are available to those with cybersecurity experience.

SUNY Adirondack alumna Jordan Suprenaut works at a computer terminal

Transfer opportunities

SUNY Adirondack's Cybersecurity degree program prepares graduates for further education. Graduates have automatic acceptance and full-credit transfer to SUNY Empire State or Excelsior. Other popular transfer institutions include: SUNY Cobleskill | SUNY Plattsburgh | SUNY Polytechnic | SUNY Morrisville | University at Albany | Utica College | Rochester Institute of Technology

Cisco Cybersecurity

Employers share their perspectives on a digital world

Careers in Information Technology: Cybersecurity

SUNY ADK advantage

$140k

average salary

of a computer network architect in New York state

Three

industry certifications

on which curriculum is based, including Cyber Operations (CCBA CyberOps), CompTIA Security+ and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker.

$139k

average salary

of information security analysts in New York state

Secure future

SUNY Adirondack alumna and U.S.Army veteran Anne Wojtowesc leans against a desk in the Veterans Center on campus
Quotation

I like solving problems and technology. I hope to work for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Homeland Security. I want to protect our infrastructure."

Anne Wojtowecz SUNY Adirondack alumna and U.S. Army veteran who went on to earn a bachelor's degree and an MBA 2021