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CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST High School Diploma or GED Required - Hybrid PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This certificate program provides the necessary knowledge for career -relevant industry certifications in cybersecurity Emphasis is placed on courses which enable the student to gain theoretical knowledge important for working in the field of information security. Upon completion of all requirements the student will be awarded a Certificate in Cyber Security. The Cyber Security program provides graduates with the necessary skillsto succeed in todays business, banking and defense world. Areas of study include cybercrime, ethical hacking, network security as well as digital forensics and security compliance legal Issues. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and secure the virtual connections of a firm or organization. Students will learn to troubleshoot computer, operating systems, network switches and routers. The learner will also attain foundational skills in cyber defense to investigate, detect, and quarantine malware and be prepared for optional industry certification testing. The program prepares students to plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. The graduate may ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. The graduate may also respond to computer security breaches and viruses. OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES The program provides graduates with knowledge to work in information security governance, network intrusion forensic investigator as well as understanding the chain of custody for recording a digital cyber breach. The student will learn both hard and soft skills needed for this booming career. Typical lob titles include Computer Technician, Data Security Administrator, Information Security Officer, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Information Systems Security Officer, Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst), Information Technology Specialist, Network Security Analyst, Security Analyst, Systems Analyst. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AID LECTURE HOURS LABORATORY INTERNSHIP TOTALACADEMIC UNITS HOURS HOURS HOURS& For purposes CREDITS of Title IV COURSE TITLE/NUMBER eligibility &disbursements CLOCK CREDIT CLOCK CREDIT CLOCK CREDIT CLOCK CREDIT FA CREDIT PC101 Hardware Security 30 2 60 2 0 0 90 4 3 PC102 Software Security 30 2 60 2 0 0 90 4 3 NET101 Network Security 30 2 60 0 90 4 3 NET102 Securing Network Firewalls 30 2 60 0 90 4 3 CYB101 Securing Threats, Attacks & 30 2 60 0 90 4 3 Vulnerabilities PEN 201 Penetration Testing Attacks & 30 2 60 T20 0 90 4 3 Ex loits PEN 202 Implementing Penetration Testing 30 2 60 0 90 4 Tools 3 CYB102 Advanced Security Essentials & 30 2 60 0 0 90 4 3 Malware FCEH201 Certified Ethical Hacking 30 2 60 2 0 0 90 4 3 LIX201 Kali-Linux Security 30 2 60 2 0 0 90 4 3 TOTAL 300 20 600 20 0 D 900 40 30 900 HOURS CIP CODE: 11.1003 MAXIMUM STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO LECTURE-45:1 LAB-24:1 SOC-O*NET: 15-1122 40 WEEKS TO COMPLETE Students must pass at least one of the following certification exams to qualify for graduation. CompTIA A+220-1001 CompTIA Network+ (N10- CEH exam(312-50) CompTIA A+220-1002 007)Cisco Academy CCNA CompTIA Linux+(XKO-004) CompTIA Pen Test+ (PTO- CompTIA SYO 501 S+ 001) CLASSROOM/LAB EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES PROGRAM -SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Tables and chairs, Printer, Whiteboard. Computer lab Student owned computer. withcomputers and printer available to all programs. 591 Paee I nlsCiiust t',illeca: tiilu+ul C;neLn