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New Program Helps People Feel Secure

Photo courtesy of careersincyber.com By DALTON GRIJALVA   Have you ever gotten an email that says “Click here and you’ll get rich. Just kidding, your files are now encrypted and you now owe us a ransom of $350 in bitcoin”?    Probably not. It’s usually not that obvious.   Hacking continues to expand, and it can be tough to be completely safe from hackers.   As a result, there’s a growing need for cyber security. The problem is that there is a lack of qualified people and programs to fill the demand.   Pima Community College soon will offer a Cyber Security Program to combat these threats. The program will be led by Chris Bonhorst, Academic Director of Information Technology, and Will McCullen, Advanced Program Manager for Centers for Excellence IT and Cybersecurit...