Cybersecurity Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Cybersecurity and enter the workforce. Students explore network security. This certificate program provides a comprehensive overview of network security, including general security, remote access, email, the web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Students will learn about common network attacks, computer forensics, cryptography, disaster recovery, and business continuity. This certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment and gives working professionals advancement opportunities in the computer networking field.

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My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

CNG 1124Modern Secure Networking

4

CNG 2001Linux Configuration: (OS)

3

Total Credit Hours:7

Semester Note:  Upon completion of CNG 1020 and CNG 1124 you should apply for the Networking Basics Certificate.

Spring Semester 2

CNG 1032Network Security Fundamentals

3

CNG 1033Firewalls/Network Security

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Fall Semester 3

CNG 2056Vulnerability Assessment I

3

CNG 2057Network Defense & Counter Measures 

3

CNG 1031 or CNG 1042 or CNG 2043 Principles Information Assurance (CNG 1031) or Intro to Cloud Computing (CNG 1042) or Cloud Security & Cyber Law (CNG 2043)

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Total Credit Hours: 22

Prior Learning eligible course

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