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Program Duration: Proficiency Certificate
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Degree Type: Short-term
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Total Credit Hours: 16
About This Certificate
This program will teach you how to develop the technical, analytical and problem-solving skills needed to protect both government and organizations’ information technology assets. The coursework for the Cybersecurity Proficiency Certificates I & II will also prepare students for specific industry certification exams, including CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP), and Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC). Some organizations accept these industry certifications as a stand-alone qualification for employment, especially for entry level jobs.
Upon receiving your proficiency certificates, your courses may be applied to the Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science degree program at the College, as well as transfer to a four-year college.
Course Sequence
| Course Number & Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
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| Course Number & Name CIS 150 - Network Technology | Prerequisites | Credits 4 credits |
| Course Number & Name CIS 155 - Principles of Operating Systems | Prerequisites | Credits 3 credits |
| Course Number & Name CIS 152 - Introduction to Cybersecurity | Prerequisites CIS 150, which may be taken concurrently | Credits 3 credits |
| Course Number & Name CIS 252 - Managing Network Servers | Prerequisites CIS 150 | Credits 4 credits |
| Course Number & Name CIS 259 - Computing and Network Security | Prerequisites CIS 150 with a grade of "C" or better | Credits 4 credits |
Launch Your Career in Cybersecurity
- Database Administrator – est. salary $107,562
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator – est. salary $97,557
- Security Management Specialist – est. salary $87,360
Career Outlook
Median Salary of Information Security Analysts
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10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Information Security Analysts
Information Security Analysts
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
Starting Pay: $113,936
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