Cyber crime is now the number one threat to United States national security. As the number of large-scale data breaches and cyber attacks continue to rise year after year, there is an increasing need for educated and dedicated cyber professionals to protect our Nation, businesses, and individuals from cyber threats.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is joining with the Department of Homeland Security and its partners across the country to bring attention to the need for properly trained cybersecurity professionals capable of building and protecting secure Internet systems.  Click here to read more about our Computer Science (A.S.) program at Penn Highlands!

Do you have someone in your life who might be interested in a career in cyber? Someone who:

• Likes to see how things work, such as taking apart toys and electronics
• Enjoys looking at a problem from new angles and finding a different kind of solution
• Is enthusiastic and can adapt to an evolving subject matter

If so, you can direct this person to learn more about cybersecurity careers and studies at www.niccs.us-cert.gov.   There is a shortage of cybersecurity professionals and students and career changers are finding their way into this exciting and growing field. Test your cybersecurity aptitude with the SANS CyberTalent Aptitude Assessment and see if cybersecurity might be a good career choice for you.