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

Required Courses

Core Requirements

CNG 120A+ Certification Preparation

4

CNG 124Networking I: Network +

3

CNG 132Network Security Fundamentals

3

CNG 133Firewalls/Network Security

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Linux/Windows Configuration Course

Select one course (3-4) credits of the following Linux/Windows Configuration courses listed below:

CIS 223Linux

3

CNG 201Linux Configuration: (OS)

3

CNG 212Configuring Windows Server

4

Total Credit Hours:3-4

Electives

Select two courses (6-8 credits) from below:

CNG 131Principles of Information Assurance

3

CNG 136Guide to IT Disaster Recovery

3

CNG 240Virtual Environment Admin

3

CNG 243Cloud Security and Cyber Law

3

CNG 254Data Encryption

3

CNG 256Vulnerability Assessment I

3

CNG 257Network Defense & Counter Measures

3

CNG 258Digital Forensics

4

CNG 259Enterprise Security

4

Total Credit Hours:6-8

Total Credit Hours: 22-25