Cybersecurity

Quick Facts
  • The United States loses $100 billion annually as a result of cybercrime, which targets over 556 million victims per year.
  • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC average salary is $96,660 – May 2015
  • The FBI’s Most Wanted List for cyber criminals currently contains just five individuals, but each is responsible for consumer losses ranging from $350,000 to $100 million.
  • About 10% of all social media users have received a cyber-threat. More than 600,000 accounts are compromised every day on Facebook alone.

Information Assurance (IA), Cyber Defense (CD) & Cybersecurity Resources

The following cybersecurity sites and government sites provide information on cybersecurity as well as list some of the agencies and organizations responsible for securing our nation, our information, and our families. They also provide extensive information in helping us learn and understand the current risks and mitigation techniques that can be taken to thwart threats.

Looking for a Cybersecurity Job?

  • CyberSeek – Project partners include BurningGlass (Careers in Focus), CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association), and NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education)

Information Assurance, Cyber Security and Security Related Sites

Government Sites

Other government sites, not listed here, can be found on the MS-ISAC site.