IT Security Associate
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in IT Security Associate program is designed to help to prepare students for a variety of industry-recognized information technology (IT) security certification exams as well as to provide practical hands-on skills for the work place. The program also includes fundamental knowledge and skills in system administration, network administration, IT management and compliance necessary to inform the practices of IT security.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
IT Security Associate (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5826
Total credits required
22
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental networking concepts including IP addressing and the TCP/IP protocol suite. (CNT140AB)
- Perform system administration activities. (CIS126DL, MST150++)
- Demonstrate information technology management skills including compliance with industry and governmental standards and legal requirements. (CIS250)
- Explain the fundamental components, concepts and application of information security principles. (CIS270)
- Mitigate risks such as threats, attacks and vulnerabilities that impact the IT infrastructure using security tools and techniques. (CIS270)
- Analyze ethical considerations that arise from the implementation and use of information technology. (CIS111)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 3 | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 19 | |
| CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| MST150++ | Any Microsoft Windows Operating System course | 3 |
| CIS111 | Ethics in Information Technology | 3 |
| CIS126DL | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| CIS250 | Management of Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS270 | Essentials of Network and Information Security | 3 |
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