It’s clear that cybersecurity is a huge area of concern for anyone who relies on a computer system. Concerns about keeping data secure were part of the most recent Presidential election, and we’re sure to hear about cybersecurity in relation to national security for years to come. But it also impacts us on a more practical, everyday level. If you’re running a business, for example, you want to make sure that your customers’ personal and financial information, as well as your own online communication, stays secure. When you’re sending email, you have an expectation that you’re doing so on a secure [...]

When people ask me what makes Cybertex Institute of Technology’s Network Engineering program different from other programs in Austin, I point to the accelerated curriculum. We cover a lot of ground in our nine-month program, starting with A+, Network+, Security+, and moving on to other integral certifications in the field. At other schools, programs can take students anywhere from two to four years to complete. What that means for a student at Cybertex is that dedication is a must. We find that a number of students who come to Cybertex have already been exploring network engineering on their own before coming [...]