The Cybersecurity Institute at Laredo College partners with CompTIA, AccessData, and Hack The Box to deliver industry-recognized certification preparation and educational content. These partnerships enable the curriculum to integrate hands-on, practical training, equipping students with the skills needed for careers in cybersecurity.

Students engage in immersive, hands-on exercises, including cyber-range scenarios that simulate real-world cybersecurity incidents. This approach ensures that students gain practical, real-world experience, preparing them for the cybersecurity workforce.

Graduates of the Cybersecurity Institute benefit from practical experience, industry-aligned training, and the preparation required to pursue certifications from CompTIA, AccessData, and Hack The Box, making them highly competitive in this fast-growing field.

The Cybersecurity Institute program has an articulation agreement with Western Governors University, providing students with a seamless pathway to further their education.

Information Assurance, Associate of Applied Science

Information Assurance, Certificate II

Information Assurance, Certificate I

The student seeking admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Information Assurance program must:

1. Be admitted as an LC student
   • A student must reapply if they last attended more than one year ago.
   • Visit https://www.applytexas.org/ for more information.
   • Ensure you have an LC Palomino ID and access to your LC student email before applying.
2. Meet TSI Readiness Requirements
   • Applicants must be TSI Ready in Reading, Writing, and Math to be eligible for program consideration.
3. Sign the Code of Ethics Document
   • All applicants must read, acknowledge, and sign the Information Assurance Code of Ethics form before submission.
4. Program Interview

• Eligible applicants will participate in a program interview to assess their readiness, motivation, and alignment with program goals.