Reverse Engineering Malware 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 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:

• Interpret and appropriately apply the laws and procedures associated with identifying, acquiring, examining and presenting digital evidence.
• Create a method for gathering, assessing, and applying new and existing legislation and industry trends specific to the practice of digital forensics.
• Employ fundamental computer theory in the context of computer forensics practices.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the profession and apply those standards to all aspects of the study and practice of digital forensics.
• Using the scientific process, apply the principles of effective digital forensic investigation techniques.
• Identify the culture of “white collar crime” and the methods used by white-collar criminals and employ this knowledge to guide economic crime investigations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of available digital forensic tools and use them in a way that optimizes the efficiency and quality of digital forensic investigation.
• Explain the role of digital forensics in the field of information assurance and cyber security and recognize the opportunities to benefit from and support the goals of those fields.

Program Contact Information

Israel Emmanuel, 651.773.178, 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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