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Cybersecurity

Certificate

The Cybersecurity Certificate is designed to offer our college students a streamlined pathway to quickly enter STEM careers. The program has been mapped to essential skills needed to pursue employment in high­ demand careers in network security, support, and administration. The program curriculum comprehensively covers cybersecurity essentials, ethical hacking techniques, incident response, digital forensics, defensible evidence acquisition, host system security, reverse engineering malware, secure network design, risk mitigation, and implementation of administrative and technical controls, preparing students for the Comp TIA Security+, Comp TIA CySA+, and ISC2 SSCP exams. The program includes internship credits so that students engage in work-based learning or a capstone project to apply their knowledge and be better prepared to enter the job market upon completion

Estimated Length of Completion

Degree Quarters Credits
Certificate Full Time: 5
Part Time: 6		 73.0

Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.

MATH 081 with an S or placement into MATH 084 or higher
Placement into ENGL& 101

  • Display comprehension of administrative and technical methodologies to alleviate and oversee threats that impact information systems.
  • Identify, intercept, and reverse engineer various types of malwares identified as common and/or current threats.
  • Select, configure, and employ the appropriate technical solutions and components to protect a network infrastructure and the related information assets.
  • Plan and execute an information security risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, and red/blue team exercise.
  • Conduct forensic analysis on various types of computing devices and demonstrate the ability to acquire evidence in a forensically sound fashion.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and processes used for incident response, incident documentation, and notification of stakeholders.

All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.

Part Time Cost

Resident Non-Resident International
$9,314.07 $10,642.67 $23,953.49

Hours may vary based on specific program requirements. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391.

Worker Friendly

This program is offered at times and in formats that meet the needs of working adults. This includes:

  • Online: Coursework is generally completed over the internet, within a quarterly timeframe, contact with instructor via email. Some courses may require limited on-campus visits.
  • Hybrid: Hybrid courses provide students with the scheduling flexibility of fewer campus visits while covering the same materials as an equivalent class held entirely on campus. Hybrid classes usually have at least one on-campus meeting per week combined with a "virtual classroom" with online content, lessons and activities.
  • Evening: Courses with a start time of 4:00 PM or later.
  • Daytime: Courses offered between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Coursework

Course Course ID Credits Availability

First of two courses that addresses the body of knowledge required for the current CompTIA A+ Certification. The emphasis is on the fundamentals of installing, maintaining, and configuring computer hardware; operating systems; networks; and security. Course Prerequisite: Ability to use an internet browser and create a document with a word processor. Computer lab fee.

 EET 131 5.0

Introduces computers and information systems, including hardware, software, data organization, data communications, systems development, cloud computing, and the constantly changing roles or Information Technology (IT) professionals, and the evolving role of computers in society.

 IT 100 5.0

This is an overview of basic mathematical applications for electronic circuit analysis. Includes fundamental concepts of operations with numbers, the metric system, fundamental algebraic concepts, graphing, exponential and logarithmic functions, right triangles, basic trigonometric functions, vectors and complex numbers. Prerequisite: MATH 081 or equivalent.

 EET 109 5.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

This Office 2016 for Windows hands-on environment (for PC's not for MAC's) allows students to learn the basics of word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), and presentation graphics (PowerPoint). Students will create a variety of business documents and learn editing and formatting techniques. In addition, students will be introduced to file control features such as creating and naming folders; and renaming, deleting, copying, and moving files. Computer Fee.

 BUS 169 5.0

Course Substitute : IT 120 - Network Essentials - Comptia Network+

Provides the background necessary to understand network technologies. The course serves as a general introduction for students who need a foundation in current networking technology for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the Internet.

 IT 130 5.0

Course Substitute : IT 135 - Introduction to Linux

Introduces the LINUX operating systems and its basic commands. Explores the unique aspects of Linux and its interoperability with other Operating Systems. Includes fundamental Linux/Unix commands in both the command line interface and graphical user interface. Utilizes hands-on assignments with a Linux-based system.

 IT 231 5.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

Introduces hardware architecture and software systems that support web applications, development environments, and systems used to build, test and deploy applications. Explores processes utilized by developers to manage, version, test and deploy their work across *nixes, BSDs, and windows systems.

 IT 115 5.0

Intermediate course. Covers the organization of UNIX-based hardware components and software tools used by the host administrator to control access, tune the system, and account for system resources used. Focuses on UNIX tools, network schedulers, security, remote access, performance monitoring, and networking aspects of UNIX. Includes multi-user, multi-tasking, time-sharing networked communications, and set-up and maintenance of an Internet server. Prereq: IT 135 or permission.

 IT 138 5.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

Course teaches responsive interpersonal communication skills. Students learn ways to adapt communication to meet business needs. Class activities introduce students to cultural diversity, non-verbal communication, conflict management, and individual's influence on communication. Techniques for making business presentations and prep for employment interviews are covered. NOTE: English Language (ESL) Level 6 or above is recommended.

 BUS 236 5.0

English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL&101.

ENGL& 101 5.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

Introduction to basic computing concepts and object orient programming using an object oriented language such as Python, C# or Java. Prereq: IT 115 or instructor's permission.

 IT 111 5.0

Introduction to computer network security terminology, technology, and best practices as defined by the Computing Technology Industry Association's vendor neutral Security+ Certification and the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium's vendor neutral Systems Security Certified Practitioner Certification. Prepares students to take the CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 SSCP exams. Prerequisites IT 120, IT 135, or instructor permission.

 IT 150 5.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

Course Substitute : IT 291 - Network Security Practicum ( 3 credits ) with Instructor Permission

In CWE 110, students apply theory and skills learned in previously completed courses to their internship work site. Students write learning objectives, participate in online discussions, have performance evaluations, and share/reflect on their experiences through oral presentation and a final essay. Hybrid course meets 2x during the quarter. Read instructor notes for meeting dates and times. Credits variable (2-3). Prerequisite: CWE 101 or Instructor permission.

CWE 110 3.0

Students will learn offensive security techniques according to the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) methodology. Tools and testing networks will focus on the Linux operating system. Primary emphasis will be on open source platforms. Prereq: IT 135 and IT 150 or Permission.

IT 157 5.0

The course combines an ethical hacking methodology with the hands-on application of security tools to better help students secure their systems. Students are introduced to common countermeasures that effectively reduce and/or mitigate attacks.

 IT 255 5.0


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