2019-20 Virginia Western Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 16, 2024  
2019-20 Virginia Western Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


IT: Cyber Security Career Studies Certificate



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Career Studies Certificate
221-732-09

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to give students the knowledge and skills needed to secure servers and network infrastructures.  Topics include how to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks and servers, and to mitigate security threats.  Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the Cisco CCENT.  The student can also sit for the CompTIA Security+ Certification and CompTIA Linux+.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include entry-level positions as a Network Analyst, Security Analyst, or a Security Architect. 

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college. 

Program Note: This program can be completed online.

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