IT Technician Pathway Cybersecurity Analyst

The IT Technician Pathway Certificate in Cybersecurity Analyst will provide students with proficiency in security measures, analytical assessment practices and developing plans of systems, network, and applications in alignment with existing systems architectures to achieve security goals and objectives.

50-100 students

The goal of this program is to increase diversity in the technical workforce by providing an education platform for entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst, computer security professionals, and network security technicians. This program aims to develop quality and quantity of technical professionals to fulfill business needs and generate greater economic impact in the greater Inland Empire region. Students will gain soft and technical skills necessary to become entry-level cybersecurity analysts, computer security professionals, and network security technician.

The certificate program requires the completion of 6 core classes, for a total of 18 units.

These courses aim to achieve the following program learning outcomes:

1. Evaluate and interpret security logs of systems for security controls. 
2. Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments in order respond and manage risks.
3. Administer complex security controls and configurations to computer hardware, software and networks. 
4. Develop and design emergency management plans and security policies based on organizational needs.