Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate
The Cybersecurity Specialist certificate is designed for students interested in a career in the area of protecting computer systems and networks, preparing students for career advancement and serving as the major core of the Associate of Arts in Cybersecurity degree for transfer students. Students will learn about the vulnerabilities of hardware and software systems, perform network security testing, including countermeasure testing and the risk factor analysis needed to design a flexible and comprehensive security plan. Students will gain skills in providing for business continuity and disaster recovery. They can sit for the following industry certifications: CompTIA Linux+ and Security+; CCENT; CCNA Cyber Ops (SECOPS); and Microsoft Technology Associate.
Program Outcomes
- Develop cybersecurity programs, policies, and procedures for implementation.
- Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity systems and solutions for network defense and monitoring.
- Assess the cybersecurity posture of systems.
- Discuss relevant laws, regulations, and frameworks as they apply to cybersecurity operations.
- Prioritize and classify cybersecurity risks.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | 30.00 | |
| CISCO I 1 | ||
| CISCO II 1 | ||
| ETHICAL HACKING I 1 | ||
| ETHICAL HACKING II 1 | ||
| CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS 1 | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS 1 | ||
| LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 | ||
| NETWORK SECURITY 1 | ||
| PC OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 | ||
| LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 30.00 | |
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Course has prerequisite(s)
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Note: No course below 100 level will be applied to this certificate.
Current/Updated: 05/14/2020
Suggested Schedule
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-112 | CISCO I | 3.00 |
| CIS-151 | ETHICAL HACKING I | 3.00 |
| CIS-161 | CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS | 3.00 |
| CIS-172 | LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| CIS-270 | PC OPERATING SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| CIS-113 | CISCO II | 3.00 |
| CIS-152 | ETHICAL HACKING II | 3.00 |
| CIS-162 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS | 3.00 |
| CIS-245 | NETWORK SECURITY | 3.00 |
| CIS-272 | LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION | 3.00 |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Total Credits | 30.00 | |