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Cyber Defense (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This advanced technical certificate provides students the opportunity to utilize the tools and systems to monitor, mitigate, and prevent threats to computer networks. Through hands-on experience, this degree prepares individuals to become a skilled network security professional. Learning outcomes for this program are aligned with regulatory and industry standards.

 

Award Outcomes

Define Cybersecurity principles

Utilize network defense tools

Analyze security risks

Identify Cybersecurity threats

Career Opportunities

Network and Firewall Security Technician, Security Analyst, Security Specialist/Administrator, Security Consultant, Network Administrator, Penetration Tester, Security Engineer, Cyber Vulnerability Analyst.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 28 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1005Computer Security Awareness

3

ITEC1105Network Admin 1

4

ITEC1421Network Admin 2

4

ITEC1431Network Admin 3

4

ITEC2415IT Security Management and Compliance

3

ITEC2422CCNA Security

2

ITEC2505Cybersecurity Essentials

3

ITEC2511Software Security and Cryptography

2

ITEC2536Ethical Hacking

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 28

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Completion of this award may require taking courses at both campuses.  For more information, please contact your faculty program advisor.

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1005Computer Security Awareness

3

ITEC1105Network Admin 1

4

Total Credits  7

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1421Network Admin 2

4

ITEC2505Cybersecurity Essentials

3

Total Credits  7

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC1431Network Admin 3

4

ITEC2415IT Security Management and Compliance

3

ITEC2511Software Security and Cryptography

2

Total Credits  9

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ITEC2422CCNA Security

2

ITEC2536Ethical Hacking

3

Total Credits  5

Graduation (28 Credits)

Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy, familiarity with the Internet, college-level reading ability, and proficiency in basic mathematics.  All students must pass the computer literacy assessment test before registering for these courses.

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.


5/9/2022 : BP 2182 / EP 2183