Additional information available on the Cybersecurity Department website.
The Cybersecurity certificate prepares students for an entry-level position in the fields of cybersecurity and computer networking. This certificate provides a foundation for students to achieve industry certifications, such as CompTIA’s Security+ and EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker. Students completing the certificate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of networking basics, network security risks, cyber security threats & countermeasures, specialized hardware & software defenses, and forensic analysis. Students entering this certificate program should have a good foundation in math and reading, as well as basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows and internet browsers.
Students may be advised to take additional courses to prepare them for the certificate program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Cybersecurity certificate program, students should be able to:
- Organize secure networks using appropriate network technology and protocols
- Describe the use of basic cryptography
- Utilize multiple operating systems both in the cloud and with on-premise hardware
- Apply security principles and best practices to secure systems and maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats
- Create cybersecurity planning and management in an organization
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