Cybersecurity

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment and to give working professionals advancement opportunities in the computer networking field. Successfully acquiring a FRCC Cybersecurity Certificate signifies that a student has had an overview of network security.  Communication Security is studied, including remote access, email, the web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Common network attacks and Computer forensics are introduced. Cryptography basics are incorporated, and operational/organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

Requirements

Students must demonstrate course proficiency or course completion of CNG 120 A+ Certification Preparation or both CNG 121 Computer Technician I: A+ and CNG 122 Computer Technician II: A+ or permission of the Program Director.

Students are strongly advised to meet with the Program Director before starting this degree pathway to obtain advisement and proper sequencing of courses.

Required Courses

CNG 124	Networking I: Network +	3
CNG 132	Network Security Fundamentals	3
CNG 133	Firewalls/Network Security	3

Electives

Select one course (3-4 credits) from below:

CNG 131	Principles of Information Assurance	3
CNG 136	Guide to IT Disaster Recovery	3
CNG 243	Cloud Security and Cyber Law	3
CNG 251	Anti Virus Concepts	3
CNG 254	Data Encryption	3
CNG 257	Network Defense & Counter Measures	3
CNG 258	Digital Forensics	4
CNG 259	Enterprise Security	4

Total Credit Hours: 12-13