Cybersecurity Specialist, CC

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The Cybersecurity program prepares the student for entry into this exciting field by providing introductory training in fundamental security concepts, firewalls and network security, hardware/software knowledge, basic scripting, operating systems security, intrusion detection, and incident response.

First Semester

COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Credits: 3
ITCC 1314 - CCNA 1 Introduction to Networks Credits: 3
ITSC 1325 - Personal Computer Hardware Credits: 3
ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security Credits: 3
ITSY 2301 - Firewalls and Network Security Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 15

Second Semester

ITCC 1344 - CCNA 2 Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials Credits: 3
(Capstone Course) ITCC 2320 - CCNA 3 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Credits: 3
ITDF 1300 - Introduction to Digital Forensics Credits: 3
ITSY 2343 - Computer System Forensics Credits: 3
ITNW 1354 - Implementing and Supporting Servers Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 15

Total Program Hours: 30

NOTE: Students who complete certain courses within the program should be prepared to take certifications, as follows:

ITCC 1314 , ITCC 1344 , ITCC 2320 prepares students for the Cisco CCNA Certification
ITSC 1325 prepares students for CompTIA A+ Certification
ITNW 1354 prepares students for CompTIA Server+ Certification
ITSY 1342 prepares students for CompTia Security + (SYO-601) Certification
ITSY 2343 prepares students for the EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker certification (CEH)