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. This is a hands-on program that will give student the opportunity to earn marketable industry certifications and will prepare students for entry-level positions in the field.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity and Networking program requirements, students will be able to:

1. Plan, install, and configure computer hardware, firewalls, networking software and operating system software.
2. Read and interpret technical literature and convey technical information through verbal and written communication.
3. Analyze and solve real-world security issues while understanding the legal and ethical concerns.
4. Demonstrate security awareness in order to react to new developments in their field.
5. Perform user accounts management and implement security groups.
6. Utilize critical thinking skills to collect, analyze and interpret technical data collected through investigation and experimentation.