Protect Vehicles Against Cyberattacks
WCC's Automotive Cybersecurity certificate is designed to meet the emerging demands for skilled information security professionals. Automotive Cybersecurity students will learn specifically about vehicle computer networks and how they can be exposed to attacks. They will also learn how to reduce the risk of cyber attacks to keep vehicles operating safely.
Washtenaw Community College is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
AUTOMOTIVE CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATE (CTACYB)
Program Description
This certificate program is designed to meet the emerging demand for highly skilled automotive cybersecurity professionals. In this program, students are introduced to the skills and strategies needed to test security related to automobile networks and related infrastructure. Students will work with the various automobile networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and FlexRay) and explore protocols and messages produced by the vehicle that could be vulnerable to attacks. Students will consider risk mitigation technologies including authentication, encryption and firewall technologies.
For more information, visit wccnet.edu/ctacyb.
Jobs in Information Security
| Job | Median Salary | Entry-Level Degree Required |
|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $88,292 | Associate in Science + Transfer |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $82,086 | Associate in Science + Transfer |
| Security Management Specialist | $68,612 | Associate in Science + Transfer |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $59,434 | Associate in Science + Transfer |