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Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity, CERT


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College Certificate (CERT-CYB)

About the Program

The Cybersecurity Certificate program provides the “how to” of installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting medium-size routed and switched networks; implementing infrastructure-level network security; connecting remote sites via a WAN; and mitigating network infrastructure level security threats in preparation for the following certification exams: Network+, Security+, and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

This Program Offers

  • College Certificate (CERT): 32 credit hours

College Certificate Goals:

  • Teach students foundational skills in preparation for entry-level careers in Cybersecurity
  • Provide students with course content and practical experience consistent with the competencies required to pass the following certification exams: (a) Network+, (b) Security+, and (c) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

College Certificate Outcomes

  • Select the components required to meet a given network specification
  • Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP/IP models
  • Identify key issues plaguing the information security world, incident management process, and penetration testing
  • Explain system hacking methodology, steganography, steganalysis attacks, and covering tracks
  • Explain various types of penetration testing, security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the Cybersecurity Program students must:

  • Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
  • Declare Cybersecurity as program intent on the WCCCD admission application or change program intent at the campus admission office
  • Attend an informational session about the Cybersecurity Program
  • Complete the Cybersecurity Program Application
  • Provide a reference letter
  • Existing WCCCD students must also have:
  • Students new to WCCCD must also:
    • Complete Llobet Reasoning Assessment.
  • Entry into the Cybersecurity Program is based upon on a selective admissions process that requires successful completion of all above conditions

Semester 2 Total: 10 Credits


Semester 3 Total: 9 Credits


CIS: Cybersecurity Certificate Total: 32 Credits


Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.

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