Cyber Security Certificate

CONTACT

Nicholas Schwab, 413.552.2749, nschwab@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

This certificate introduces students to the foundational concepts of modern computer security. This can function as a stand-alone certificate program, or be continued into the full Cyber Security and Digital Forensics associate program.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

understand modern computer architecture
become proficient with entry-level Linux usage
design and implement databases and explore data organization techniques
become familiar with the foundations of criminal justice and forensic investigation
create programs using a modern, high-level programming language
implement disaster-recovery mechanisms and policies in relation to computer technology
understand the fundamentals of computer networks
understand the foundations of modern computer security threats and how to prevent them

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 27 CREDITS

CRJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3
CSI 105 - Principles of Information Security and Assurance Credit(s): 3
CSI 106 - Programming Fundamentals I Credit(s): 4
CSI 111 - Computer Concepts with Applications Credit(s): 4
CSI 121 - Foundations of Linux Credit(s): 4
CSI 242 - Applied Database Management Credit(s): 3
CSI 251 - Network Development Credit(s): 3
CSI 264 - Disaster Recovery Credit(s): 3

TOTAL: 27 CREDITS

NOTES

Depending on course selection, 80% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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