Cybersecurity for Local Area Networks (LAN) (221-732-16) Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: This career studies certificate is designed to provide basic competency in network security. This curriculum prepares students to take the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ industry certification exams. This career studies certificate is a subset of the larger enhanced competency curriculum titled “Cybersecurity for Enterprise” (221-732-15).

Educational or Occupational Objectives: This curriculum provides a means for high school students to begin their cybersecurity career studies as dual enrolled students with Virginia Peninsula and provides a path for completion of the enhanced competency career studies certificate, “Cybersecurity for Enterprise ”. Industry professionals can use this curriculum to prepare for Network+ and Security+ industry certifications to enhance their marketability and continue studies in cybersecurity.