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Tennessee Computer Information Security Schools

What do Tennessee Information Security Professionals Do?

Large sources of revenue in Tennessee come from banking, music, health care and publishing. Businesses of all types and sizes show a need for people trained to protect their valuable assets. Security professionals will be responsible for emergency response, testing, daily reviews, data management and more. Graduates with a degree in information security in Tennessee may consider specialized careers in:

  • Software Developer
  • Financial Record Specialist
  • Medical Network System Manager
  • Investigation and Risk Response

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Current Employment Opportunities and Salaries in Tennessee

Security of Information is important statewide. No business is immune to security threats and there is a growing need for qualified and responsible information protection staff. More technology means more opportunity - those with degrees plus experience may find they are offered bonuses and incentive packages. Full time positions that are available immediately include:

  • Information Security Analyst (Nashville)
  • Security Systems Administrator (Hermitage, Nashville)
  • Vulnerability and Asset Analyst (Hermitage)

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A list of average Tennessee Information Security salaries is available below:

Position   Annually
Project Coordinator Security   $55,000
Programmer   $60,000-$100,000
IS Administrator   $42,000
Program Manager   $80,000-$100,000

What’s Interesting in Tennessee?

Quite unique here are the neighbors. Tennessee state lines touch Kentucky, Virginia, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. Large companies include:

  • Gibson Guitar
  • Universal Music group
  • Lifetime and Casualty Insurance Company
  • Turner Publishing Company

News for Tennessee Information Security

Incidents in 2009 and 2010 have got Tennessee tightening its security belt. Negative news included a Tennessee student who may be up for felony charges for accessing an e-mail account illegally. The e-mail account in question belongs to the Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin; charges now include obstructing justice and computer fraud. Also in the news was stolen personal information from BlueCross/Blue Shield. The crime created more than 200,000 victims. Bad news for the state means great news for information security specialists.

Schools offering online and campus-based education programs in Tennessee:



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ECPI University
Online Programs:   Cyber and Network Security - Associate's , Cyber and Network Security - Bachelor's


Grand Canyon University
Online Programs:   B.S. in Information Technology with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity , B.S. in Information Technology


Liberty University
Online Programs:   MS in Cyber Security , M.S. in Criminal Justice - Cybercrime Investigation , Master of Science: Information Technology: Network Design & Security , more...


Northcentral University
Online Programs:   Computer and Information Security - MBA , Master of Science in Information Technology