Program: Cybersecurity for Enterprise (221-732-15) Career Studies Certificate - Virginia Peninsula Community College

Apr 07, 2025

2024-2025 College Catalog

Purpose: This Cybersecurity Career Studies Certificate 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)
ITN 170 - Linux System Administration (3 credits)
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 12

Spring I

ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking (4 credits)
ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication (4 credits)
ITN 263 - Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security (4 credits)
ITN 266 - Network Security Layers (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 15

Total Minimum Credits 27

*IT courses must be successfully completed 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.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.