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 cyber security 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 260 - Network Security Basics (3 credits)
ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 7

Summer I

ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication (4 credits)
ITN 263 - Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 8

Fall II

ITN 266 - Network Security Layers (3 credits)
ITN 267 - Legal Topics in Network Security (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 6

Total Minimum Credits 27

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

Program Information (BPSISM)

For additional information about this program visit the Business, Public Services, Information Systems, and Mathematics Division web page, stop by Room 122 Diggs Hall, phone 757-825-2900, or email bpsism@tncc.edu.

Hampton Campus

Historic Triangle campus

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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 7

Summer I

Semester Total Credits 8

Fall II

Semester Total Credits 6

Total Minimum Credits 27

Program Information (BPSISM)