Program Description
The certificate program addresses a growing challenge in private industry and government: cybersecurity. Students who complete this certificate will be educated in the basics of software/hardware, networking, system administration and network/data protection techniques.
Many of our courses are aligned with industry certifications; students may choose to sit for certification exams in addition to their standard coursework, though additional preparation and cost are typically required. Students who have already completed relevant industry certifications (e.g., from CompTIA or Cisco) may earn college credit toward the Cybersecurity and Networking program at no additional cost. See here for more information.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity and Networking program requirements, students will be able to:
- Plan, install, and configure computer hardware, firewalls, networking software and operating system software.
- Read and interpret technical literature and convey technical information through verbal and written communication.
- Analyze and solve real-world security issues while understanding the legal and ethical concerns.
- Demonstrate security awareness in order to react to new developments in their field.
- Perform user accounts management and implement security groups.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to collect, analyze and interpret technical data collected through investigation and experimentation.
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Curriculum Coordinator: Dr. Syed Rashid Zaidi
