Cybersecurity Certificate

Program Description

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of Cybersecurity with a concentration in systems’ security administration and cyber-analytics and operations. Students who successfully complete this certificate will be prepared to work in a Network Operations Center (NOC) and/or a Security Operations Center (SOC). Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue CompTIA’s Network+, Security+, Cloud+, Linux+, CySA+ industry certifications.

Students wishing to pursue an A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Cybersecurity A.A.S, Systems Administration and Security Track and Information Technology A.A.S. degrees.and Information Technology A.A.S.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Cybersecurity Certificate will be able to:

• Identify and remove network security vulnerabilities and threats.
• Monitor the security infrastructure to analyze network problems and traffic flow.
• Create and enforce an organizational security policy including contingency plans.
• Apply fundamental information technology concepts in order to manage files and effectively use a variety of information technology tools.
• Plan and implement network router and switch configurations.

Sequence of Study

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include the English co-requisite course (EGL-0100S ) or any co-requisite MAT courses (MAT-0113C , MAT-0114C , MAT-0125C  and MAT-0135C  ). See Academic Preparation  for more information on College Readiness if applicable to you. 

Required Courses (in expected order)

• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Computer Literacy Program Requirement)
• INT-1700 Understanding Operating Systems Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1450 CCNA I - Introduction to Networking Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1620 Security+ Preparation Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2688 Cloud+ Preparation Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2761 Linux Administration Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2310 Windows Server Administration Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2682 Introduction to Cybersecurity Analyst Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 25 Credits