Interested in becoming a cybersecurity professional? Your journey starts here.

Are you ready to learn about programming, networking, and security operations? This ebook will help you understand the fundmentals from start to finish in breaking into the field and how to navigate the road to success in buiding your professional career. Learn more about the job market, critical skills, tools, technolgies and certifications employers are looking for, as well as valuable information on different job roles, networking, applying for jobs, and so much more!

Earn More Than Just a Degree – Graduate Career Ready

CIAT offers a unique spin on what has been traditionally expected of a four-year degree. CIAT students earn in-demand industry IT certifications with each set of technical courses and graduates complete their programs positioned to compete for in-demand technology jobs. Build a promising career in cybersecurity with specialized cybersecurity certifications including CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, and many more certifications across hardware, software, networking and cloud fundamentals. Build your technical skills, get certified, and launch your new career quickly!

Award-Winning IT Programs

*CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Degree Programs, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”, evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment, and amongst "Best Trade Schools in San Diego" for 2023 by Expertise.com.

Financial Support to Help You Achieve Your Academic Goals

Military Benefits

Federal Grants & Loans

Private Loans

Scholarships

No-Interest Options

A military-friendly college

We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

Look what our grads say

"If you're looking for a school that will help you achieve a dream job in IT, this is it! Their programs are awesome and the amount of certifications you obtain are unbelievable. Not only has this school help achieve more knowledge in the IT field but has put me in the right path for success in this type of industry. I thank you CIAT."

David S

Student, Class of 2021

Companies Who've Hired Our Grads

We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. The following are single attempt exams and are not eligible for a retake voucher: CEH, CISSP, and CCNP Enterprise. See certification exam policy for more details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality.

Roadmap for Success in the Field of Cybersecurity