Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Cybersecurity Specialist certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in cybersecurity and network administration. Students learn to install, support, secure, and troubleshoot network devices such as routers, switches, and servers. In addition, students learn how to configure virtual private networks, firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems. This program helps prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security certifications and provides a strong knowledge base to pursue advanced cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
Credit Hours Required: 23
Program Requirements
CNT 101 - Networking and Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 4
CNT 105 - Cybersecurity Principles Credits: 3
CNT 135 - Security+: Implementing and Maintaining Network Security Credits: 3
CNT 140 - Cisco Routing and Switching I Credits: 4
CNT 150 - Cisco Routing and Switching II Credits: 3
CNT 190 - Programming and Scripting for Network Admins Credits: 3
CNT 250 - Securing Network Devices Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
Describe and configure the hardware and software used in a medium to large sized computer network.
Describe the terms and technologies that comprise the field of cybersecurity, and implement strategies for managing an information security program.
Configure and implement network security.
Describe network protocols and perform basic network device configuration.
Configure Cisco routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
Write and debug scripts for application in a network administration environment.
Install, troubleshoot, and monitor a secure network to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.
Details
Hours
23
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Prescott
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Name of Credential
Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
FAFSA, varies
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$580.00
In-State Tuition
$3,197.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$9,384.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,777.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$9,964.00
