Today, cyber security and information technology have become essential skills in almost every industry. As reliance on digital platforms grows, the demand for experts is higher than ever. Companies seek professionals skilled in network security, malware detection, encryption techniques, and systems administration to protect sensitive information from cyber threats.
The Cybersecurity certificate program teaches skills to effectively safeguard computers and networks against a wide range of threats, including malware, viruses, protocol attacks, and more. Gain expertise in analyzing your environment to identify and address issues related to threats, bandwidth, and the various layers of the OSI Model. Enhance your ability to protect and fortify digital systems.
Protect and fortify digital systems with this one-semester certificate. This program features three core courses, each designed to prepare you for third-party certifications, amplifying the value of your knowledge. Safeguard and strengthen your expertise in the ever-evolving landscape of digital systems.
Program Objectives
- Be prepared to protect a computer or network environment from physical, internal, and cyber attacks.
- Be able to perform comprehensive security audits and penetration tests.
- Analyze and troubleshoot network issues related to security and more.
- Create and implement a comprehensive security policy.
- Be prepared to take the following third party vendor certification exams: ISC2 CC, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, CCST, CompTIA Linux+ and the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker Essentials Exam.