Cybersecurity Certificate

Location(s): OTC Springfield Campus

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Certificate: 32 Hours

The Certificate of Achievement in Cybersecurity program helps students obtain the basic knowledge needed for entry-level employment in IT with an emphasis on Cybersecurity. Students receive a well-rounded experience in basic networking fundamentals and advanced aspects of cybersecurity. The cybersecurity certificate covers topical areas that deal with a study of, a partial foundation of the Cisco CCNA curriculum, firewall essentials, and basic network operations. This certificate also provides the foundation for the following industry-recognized certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Security+, and a partial foundation for Cisco CCNA.

Cybersecurity Certificate Requirements

CYB-106 Introduction to Cybersecurity Credits: 3
CYB-114 Introduction to Networking Credits: 4
ITI-107 Computer and Network Hardware Credits: 4
ITI-108 Operating Systems and Software Credits: 4
ITI-110 Windows Client-Server Credits: 4
ITI-112 The Linux Operating System Credits: 4
COM-100 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3 or
COM-105 Public Speaking Credits: 3 or
COM-200 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
ENG-100 Composition I With Support Credits: 5 or
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
HST-120 U.S. History I: to 1865 Credits: 3 or
HST-130 U.S. History II: 1865-Present Credits: 3 or
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3