Cybersecurity Certificate Courses

This course introduces basic programming techniques using the Python programming language to automate system administration tasks. Students will design, code, and test Python applications. Students will also be introduced to PowerShell and other scripting tools, and see how these tools compare to Python. The focus of scripting use in this course is to aid in automation of regular system administration tasks.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course provides an in-depth exploration of ethical hacking methodologies, tools, and techniques used to assess and strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Students will learn how to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. The course covers topics such as reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, exploitation, web application security, wireless security, social engineering, and penetration testing methodologies. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, students will gain practical experience in ethical hacking and develop critical problem-solving skills to mitigate cybersecurity threats. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the foundational knowledge and technical expertise needed for careers in cybersecurity and penetration testing, as well as baseline preparation for industry certifications such as CompTIA PenTest +, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional).

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NET-178

This course is designed to provide student with a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation. Students examine the technologies used and principles involved in creating a secure computer networking environment.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NET-313.

This course will provide an overview of the vulnerabilities that exist in most information systems. Students will learn how policies, user education, software and hardware tools can help protect systems during an attack. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various technology topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the technology and how to apply those concepts in a lab setting, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of technology careers. This course will also help students gain hands on technology literacy which will be of vital significance when making important work- related decisions.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Cybersecurity Analyst is an intermediate-level security skills and knowledge course and is designed for IT security analysts, vulnerability analysts, or threat intelligence analysts. This course builds the knowledge and skills required to configure and use threat detection tools, perform data analysis, and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization with the end goal of security and protecting applications and systems within an organization. The course will assist learners in preparing for certifications like the CompTIA CySA+.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NET-228

This course provides students the opportunity to attack computer networks to test their defenses and teaches them how to analyze attacks. Topics include attacks and attack analysis, intrusion detection and analysis, and advanced defense countermeasure configuration using firewalls, routers and intrusion detection systems.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in NET-178