Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Analyst

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cybersecurity Analysts focus on the defensive side of cybersecurity, working within the "Blue Team", and apply frameworks like GDPR and NIST AI RMF to real AI use cases, helping the organization meet legal and regulatory expectations. Their role involves monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats to ensure that an organization's network and data are protected. If you like to leverage automation and orchestrate complex AI-driven response systems to stop breaches in real-time, then becoming an AI Cybersecurity Analyst may be a great next step for you.Job titles related to AI Cybersecurity Analysts include IT/Network Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Senior Systems Administrator/Analyst, DevSecOps / CI/CD Engineer, Military Cyber Operations Specialist, Cloud Engineer, Penetration Tester / Security Consultant, Data Scientist / ML Engineer, Risk & Compliance Officer, and Information Systems  Security Officer (ISSO).This program prepares students to take the certification exams for CompTIA® A+, Network+, Security+, SecAI+, CertNexus® Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner (CAIP), Certified Data Science Practitioner (CDSP), and a career as an artificial intelligence cybersecurity analyst. Students learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot PCs, mobile devices and networks as well as the theory, principles, technologies, and operations of computer networking, implement and manage network security, defend against AI-Assisted  cyberattacks,protect AI systems, perform vulnerability assessments and audits, and use artificial intelligence principles, tools, and techniques for AI governance, risks, and compliance. The successful candidate must be self-driven, an analytical thinker, and a problem solver as well as have exceptional planning and project management skills and can work both independently and as a team member. This career requires continued training and education.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 39% from 2022 to 2032 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,010. The salary range in Maryland is $80,100 - $206,980 with a median wage of $140,480. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/
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Program Course Sequence

General Course Information: Students must complete the core courses in order as listed below, except PCO513 (Artificial Intelligence Digital Workforce Skills).