Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology

Program Description

ISU's College of Technology offers the nation's first hands-on Industrial Cybersecurity degree, preparing you to secure the systems that control power plants, oil & gas pipelines, and manufacturing facilities. In this program you learn to:

• Communicate with both industrial operations and IT personnel
• Ensure safety while performing work orders
• Maintain industrial control system device inventory
• Track evolving risks affecting industrial control systems
• Aid in conducting cyber security assessments
• Update industrial control systems software and firmware

Program Overview

• This program is currently filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Classroom hours in traditional program are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Classroom hours for students with a previous ESTEC degree are taught 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday

Degree Options

Students with no previous experience can complete the program in 2 years. Students with a previous associates degree in IT or an ESTEC field, can earn a second associates degree in one year.

Associates Degree in Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology (2 years)

Second Associates Degree in Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology (1 year)

• Course Sequence - Associate of Applied Science Degree: Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology

Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology Intermediate Technical Certificate (1 year)

• Course Sequence - Intermediate Technical Certificate: Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology

 Bachelor of Applied Science (4+ years)

Career Opportunities

• Industrial control systems security lead
• Cyber security analyst
• Cyber security consultant
• Instrumentation and control specialist

Women considering this or another Energy Systems program, there are scholarships and special opportunities just for you. Visit the POWER Careers page for more information.

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