Cybersecurity Analysis and Techniques Certificate

Program Requirements

Program Information

General Requirements for Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

See Century College Policy 3.17.0.1

Program Note

Students in this program may be eligible to receive additional resources towards industry certification from Splunk, Google, Cloudera, EMC. Students are able to transfer all courses in this certificate towards one of the Cybersecurity, Forensics and Information Assurance AAS degrees. 

Transfer, Articulation Agreements, and Partnerships

See the Century College website for information regarding transfer.

This program is intended primarily for employment preparation rather than transfer to a four-year institution. Some courses may not transfer to a number of four-year colleges. If you are considering the possibility of transfer, you may wish to talk with your advisor, counselor, or program instructor before registering to discuss your goals, look at programs designed for transfer, and develop a plan.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program students will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of cybersecurity tools, techniques and technologies
• Demonstrate an understanding of how traditional intelligence methods and procedures are applied to the cybersecurity domain
• Demonstrate critical thinking and information application related to the discipline of cybersecurity, to include intelligence, computer forensics and cyber operations
• Demonstrate understanding of the legal and technical aspects of a cybercrime investigation and the application of computer forensic tools
• Show how ethical issues impact decision making in the cybersecurity area
• Develop an understanding of different forms of malware
• Develop an understanding of risk assessment and management methods related to cybersecurity and national critical infrastructures
• Demonstrate an understanding of cyberdefense and attack methods.

Program Contact Information

Israel Emmanuel, 651.773.1787, Room 1743 East

Sample Plan

Please note that this is a sample course sequence. Individual schedules will vary depending upon student needs, goals, and availability. Students are recommended to meet with their advisor, counselor, or faculty program instructors to create an individualized plan that includes prerequisites and application requirements. For detailed program information see the Century College website. This information is subject to change.

Note

This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on century.edu

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