Cybersecurity Certificate

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.

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.