Cybersecurity for Enterprise (221-732-15) Career Studies Certificate

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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.

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.

IT Course Expiration Date Information

**NOTE: All IT courses (e.g. ITD, ITE, ITN, and ITP subjects) used to satisfy degree requirements must be successfully completed within five (5) years of the student’s expected graduation date.**

Fall I

ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems (3 credits)
ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts (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)

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