Cyber Security Defender

This certificate will build upon the foundations of the Analyst Certificate and equips the student with the skill set to defend an organization in cyber space. The curriculum will cover the tools, techniques and advanced topics in ethical hacking. Additionally, the coursework will introduce programming, automation, cyber ops, and legal aspects of Cyber Security. This accredited certificate earns credits towards an AS Degree in Cyber Security and prepares students to take six industry certification exams: Network+, Network Pro, Client Pro, Server+, Security+ and Ethical Hacking.

Item 1. Program Goals and Objectives

Upon the successful completion of the Cyber Security Defender Certificate of Achievement, students shall be able perform tasks such as the following:

• Demonstrate working knowledge of computer information systems

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer networks

• Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of Internetworking

• Demonstrate an basic working knowledge of Microsoft Network Server

• Demonstrate an entry level knowledge of network security administration

• Demonstrate an entry level knowledge of cybersecurity and ethical hacking

• Demonstrate an entry level knowledge of programming concepts and methodology

Students will develop a base knowledge in the following areas:

• Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of cyber security, ethical hacking, circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, risk management, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

CIS1 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3

CIS4 Fundamentals of Microsoft Windows 1.5

CIS50 Introduction to Computer Networks 3

or

CISCO1 Cisco Internetworking I 4

CISNTWK11 Microsoft Network Server 3

CISNTWK12 Introduction to Network Security Administration 3

CISNTWK20 Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking 3

COMPSCI1 Programming Concepts and Methodology I 3

Total Units 19.5 - 20.5