20 credits
The Security Support Certificate prepares students for the field of Cybersecurity. The target audience for this certificate is IT professionals that are hoping to add security skills and knowledge to their education, as well as students seeking to build upon their Information Technology Infrastructure Operations A.A.S.T. degree. The certificate is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of network and computer security combined with depth of study in security vulnerabilities. Students will how to implement security measures to analyze an existing network topology.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Students in a STEM pathway who successfully complete this degree will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency with tools such as software or equipment appropriate to the STEM field
- Engage in the analytical process, by making observations, designing, implementing, and evaluating the approach
- Demonstrate proficiency with interpreting data and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
- Communicate complex ideas using written, verbal, and visual methods appropriate for a given audience
- Recognize the responsibility to positively impact both local and global societies through sustainable and ethical practices.
Total Credits
20