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Efrain Silva
Dean of Economic and Workforce Development
San Diego/Imperial
Imperial Valley College
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Efrain Silva
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Program Details
Cybersecurity
New Program
Computer Infrastructure and Support (070800)
08/21/19
The Cybersecurity certificate will certify that you have the knowledge and skill set to keep an organization's information technology infrastructure functioning and secure.
Cybersecurity professionals maintain an organization's work flow and keeps its lines of communication open. They are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers. System security encompasses all facets of accessing information assets. From authentication, to software updates, anti-virus protection, and modifications - security is a key component to a device operating at its optimum. These best practices help to mitigate various security concerns.
The program is intended as a stackable certificate within Computer Information technology and 8-9 completers per year are anticipated,
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
This will be a new program to Imperial Valley College and will target those who want to pursue an education in hands on Cybersecurity. There are several industry standard certifications that can be obtained by taking the courses in the program. The courses will be aimed at not only preparing students to obtain industry certifications but allow students to further their profession by transferring to four year institutions to obtain their bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity.
Course Units and Hours
12
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Course Report
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
---|---|---|---|
CIS 161 | Intro to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking | 3 | Fall Yr 1 |
CIS 162 | Introduction to Networks | 3 | |
CIS 166 | Digital Forensics | 3 | |
CIS 167 | Systems and Network Administration | 3 | |
Program is intended as a stackable certiificate for students in the Computer Information Technology program and anticipates 8-9 completers per year.
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Submission Details
03/01/19 - 11:18 AM
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Danene Brown · 03/08/19
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