Interested in the challenge and excitement at the leading edge of the world’s most critical security threat?
Whether it’s hacking, identity theft, viruses, phishing, malware, money laundering, espionage or any other form of cyber crime, our unique undergraduate degree programs in Cybersecurity and Network Engineering and our graduate program in Cybersecurity Defense, offered by the Information Technology Department, will get you on the front lines of this critical and fast-growing industry segment.
From multi-national corporations to local small businesses, cybersecurity defense is an integral piece of an organization’s strategy. Information and the technology infrastructure it resides on are two of an organization’s most valuable assets and these are often continuously threatened or under active attack. Successful defense and protection of these assets requires a trained cybersecurity professional who not only understands the technical aspects, but also is aware of strategic business interests. Learn more about the individual programs here or at the links above:
Associate’s Degree in Cybersecurity and Network Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity and Network Engineering
Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity Defense
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted that security analyst positions will grow 28 percent from 2016 to 2026. In addition, Steve Morgan, founder and CEO at Cybersecurity presented his Cybersecurity Industry Outlook at New England Tech in 2017. A few of his predications frame the cybersecurity economy between the years 2017 to 2021:
► Global spending to combat cybercrime will exceed $1 trillion between 2017 to 2021.
► Cybercrime damages will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021, up from $3 trillion in 2015.
► There will be 1.5 million cybersecurity job openings in the U.S. by 2019.
Through input from a Technical Advisory Committee comprised of professional cybersecurity organizations and local businesses, our programs are developed to meet the current cybersecurity needs and those that may arise in the next several years.
“The success of our current employees from New England Tech says a lot about the college and its programs. The training that students receive prepares them for the fast-paced environment and challenges here at Atrion. We have a high technical standard so the real-world educational experience at New England Tech is wonderful; it really sets their students apart.”
– Rachel Croce, Talent Development Associate
Atrion Networking, Warwick, RI
Accreditation
NEIT is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). Accreditation by NECHE is recognized by the federal government and entitles NEIT to participate in federal financial aid programs. Some academic departments have specialized professional accreditations in addition to accreditation by NECHE. For more information on accreditation, see NEIT’s catalog.