Cybersecurity professionals are among the most sought-after specialists in today’s job market, and the demand continues to grow, with an expected 3.5 million job openings in the field by 2025. UMGC is a nationally recognized cybersecurity program and offers masters degrees in six cybersecurity specialties to help prepare you to meet the needs of today's employers.
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Footage of various cybersecurity professionals | Thakur: Do you want a career that can offer outstanding job security, a great salary and a highly valued role? |
Katub Thakur speaks to camera TITLE: KATUB THAKUR COLLEGIATE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGY | Thakur: Cybersecurity professionals are among the most sought-after specialists in today’s market. |
Animation of US Map with 72% job statistic GFX: SOURCE: CYBERSEEK TM, A PROGRAM OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE U.S. DEPT. OF COMMERCE GFX: 3.5 MILLION JOB OPENINGS | Thakur: According to CyberSeek, in 2023 there were only enough cybersecurity workers in the U.S. to fill 72% of the market demand. That adds up to more than a half-million job openings. And that demand is expected to keep growing. It’s projected that there will be 3.5 million job openings in the field by 2025. |
| Katub Thakur speaks to camera | Thakur: Starting salaries are excellent, often six figures. |
Classroom Footage UMGC Footage | Thakur: And one of the best ways to advance in your cybersecurity career is by earning a master’s degree. |
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| Thakur: UMGC offers degrees in six cybersecurity specialties to help prepare you to meet the needs of today's employers. |
ANIMATION: CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHS Katub Thakur speaks to camera | Thakur: And each one allows you to follow multiple career paths. So, you’ll be ready to succeed in a role that best matches your interests and goals. |
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| Thakur: Depending on which one you choose, you’ll acquire in-demand skills like cloud infrastructure... cybersecurity forensics... policy analysis... how to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities... and how to configure, analyze and protect networks. |
Tia Valentine on camera TITLE: TIA JENE VALENTINE MS, CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGY | Valentine: Cybersecurity was an easy choice, especially since I knew it was always going to be in demand and you’d be well-compensated for it as well. UMGC has a great reputation, and I’ve already had recruiters reaching out. |
Giselle Obiakor on camera TITLE: GISELLE OBIAKOR MS, CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT AND POLICY | Obiakor: As I was getting my master's, I also was promoted to manager, so the management portion of this degree was very helpful. I have a very strong technical background but what I needed to polish up my skills on was definitely the management of people. |
UMGC Student Footage GFX OVER B-ROLL: ENROLL WITH ANY BACHELOR’S DEGREE NO ENTRANCE EXAMS NO PREREQUISITES DISCLAIMER: Open enrollment offered for U.S. based BS graduates only. | Thakur: If you have a bachelor’s degree, you can enroll, no exams or prerequisites required. |
| UMGC Student Footage | Thakur: You can complete your degree entirely online ... with the flexibility to schedule your courses around your life. |
Jason Gahagen on camera TITLE: JASON GAHAGEN MS, CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGY | Gahagan: UMGC offered me the flexibility that I wasn't really going to get anywhere else.... the ability to cover it during the week, cover it after hours, cover it during the weekend. |
Jamilah Talton on camera TITLE: JAMILAH TALTON MS, CLOUD COMPUTING SYSTEMS | Talton: The coursework aligned with my job responsibilities and what I was pursuing. And the fact that it was online was flexible for my schedule. |
Katub Thakur speaks to camera Cybersecurity B-roll GFX: UMGC DESIGNATED: NATIONAL CENTER OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND CYBER DEFENSE BY THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY CENTER OF DIGITAL FORENSICS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BY THE DC3 ACADEMIC CYBER CURRICULUM ALLIANCE | Thakur: Our cybersecurity program is nationally recognized, and it’s one of the largest in the country. We designed it with input from industry experts from the military, the private sector, and Federal agencies. |
Katub Thakur speaks to camera Students on Laptops Footage of cybersecurity professionals | Thakur: UMGC utilizes Amazon Web Services, so you’ll also have access to their platform and resources. |
MARS Animation | Thakur: And depending on the program, you can get hands-on training using one of the most advanced cybersecurity training tools in the world - a virtual internet learning environment called “MARS.” |
Jimmy Robertson on camera MARS virtual websites DISCLAIMER: The websites that are shown are virtual and for training purposes only. | Robertson: There are hundreds of websites... banking sites, bicycle shops, email servers. |
Student using MARS TITLE: DR. JAMES ROBERTSON PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CYBER DEVOPS | Robertson: students can go in there and actually attack a site... And they also can defend that same site. This is exactly the credentials that employers are looking for in the cybersecurity world today. |
Katub Thakur speaks to camera Footage of Cybersecurity Competition | Thakur: UMGC can also help you develop career-relevant skills by joining our award-winning cyber competition team. |
Student meets with advisor Military Students meet with advisors Military student at career fair | Thakur: And like all UMGC grads, you’ll have lifetime access to our comprehensive career services—including an extensive alumni network, job boards, job fairs, career counseling and more. |
| Katub Thakur speaks to camera | Thakur: So, what are you waiting for? Call us, or visit our web site now, and get started on your new career as a cybersecurity expert. |
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