Cybersecurity Certificate

Program Description

This certificate will help to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of Cybersecurity with a concentration on systems’ security administration and cyber-analytics. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue CompTIA’s Network+, Security+, Cloud+, Linux+ and CySA+ industry certifications. Students wishing to pursue an A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Cybersecurity A.A.S. degree. 

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.

Sequence of Study - Cybersecurity Certificate

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence 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-1550 Introduction to Networks- Network Plus Prep Credits: 3 (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: 24 Credits