Cybersecurity for Enterprise (221-732-15) Career Studies Certificate for Students Attending Part-Time

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Purpose: This career studies certificate in cybersecurity is designed as an enhanced competency module to provide expertise in network security. This curriculum prepares students to take the CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Networking+ Certification exams as a first step in working toward CISSP certification, which is recognized as the top-level standard for cybersecurity practitioners.

Educational or Occupational Objectives: Entry-level jobs in cybersecurity include positions such as security operations center (SOC) technicians, digital forensic technicians, and cybersecurity analysts.

Fall I

ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems (3 credits)
ITN 109 - Internet and Network Foundations (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 6

Spring I

ITN 170 - Linux System Administration (3 credits)
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 6

Summer I

ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking (4 credits)
ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 8

Fall II

ITN 263 - Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security (4 credits)
ITN 266 - Network Security Layers (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 7

Total Minimum Credits 27

IT courses must be taken within the last five years to apply to graduation.

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu.

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Cybersecurity for Enterprise (221-732-15) Career Studies Certificate for Students Attending Part-Time

Fall I

Semester Total Credits 6

Spring I

Semester Total Credits 6

Summer I

Semester Total Credits 8

Fall II

Semester Total Credits 7

Total Minimum Credits 27

Program Information (STEM)