Crime is an unfortunate reality. It appears in many places, including our homes, workplaces, schools, and parks. But cybercrime hides in technology. It is a virtual crime that spreads through computers, networks, and information systems. Cybercrime may be called high-tech crime, Internet crime, electronic fraud, identity theft, or any number of other terms used to describe computer-based criminal activity.
Career Opportunities
Cybercrime is an emerging field that combines information technology and law enforcement. If you have an inquisitive nature and enjoy working with computers and data, a degree in criminal justice cybercrime from Kaplan Career Institute–ICM Campus can put you on the path to an exciting new career in criminal justice. As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared for entry-level employment as a security coordinator, investigator, computer forensics specialist, intrusion detection analyst, network security analyst, security specialist, or related positions.*
Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete an externship or capstone project to gain real-world job experience. If you are interested in pursuing an advanced law degree, this program can provide a strong foundation for further education.
Cybercrime Career Training
A criminal justice degree can help you develop the skills you need to be successful in a career in cybercrime. You will have an opportunity to develop skills and learn about:
- Computer operating systems and network security
- Criminology and cybercrime investigation
- Collection and analysis of computer-based evidence
- Data recovery and data encryption
- Evidence gathering and preparation for presentation in a court of law
- Investigative software
- The integrity of chain of evidence
Prepare for Certification Exams
The courses taught in this program can help prepare you to take the Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP) certification exam and the A+ Certification exam sponsored by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).†
* Additional academy training may be required for certain law enforcement positions. You must pass a criminal background check prior to acceptance into the criminal justice–cybercrime program.
† However, the Institute cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or Institute itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.