Cybersecurity - Certificate of Achievement (3322)
Division: Mathematics, Engineering Technologies and Computer Science (METCS) Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (6 Credits) | ||
| Written & Oral Communication (3) | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Technological Competency (3) | ||
| CSC 100 | Fundamental of Computer Scienc | 3 |
| Major Requirements (23 Credits) | ||
| CSC 113 | Intro Linux/UNIX Operating Sys (or an approved technology course) | 4 |
| CSC 114 | Computer Networks I | 4 |
| CSC 226 | Network Security & Defense | 4 |
| CSC 227 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
| CSC 230 | Computer & Internet Forensics | 4 |
| CSC 250 | Infor. Tech. Capstone Project (or an approved technology course) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 29 | |
Note: The minimum passing grade for all courses designated CSC is "C". If you earn a grade below "C", you need to repeat that course.
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ACC 102 Prin Accounting II Managerial, HST 131 Latin American History I, MTH 221 Calc with Analytic Geom III). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
Cybersecurity
Curriculum Code: 3322
Will Earn Upon Completion: Certificate of Achievement (COA)
Why major in Cybersecurity?
Certificate provides students with knowledge and skills needed to effectively administer computer-based database systems in any professional environment.
If I major in Cybersecurity can I transfer to an upper-division college or university?
Certificate is job-oriented, not designed for baccalaureate transfer, but credits may be applied to an associate degree at ECC. Further, some credits earned may transfer to four-year institutions.
Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?
Based on placement, you may be required to take developmental courses in English and/or Mathematics before taking courses in your major.
How long will it take me to complete this certificate?
If you do not need developmental courses and you register for an average of 15 credits each semester, certificate can be completed in one year.
Where should I direct specific questions?
Contact the Division (973) 877-3302.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Manage multiple operating systems, systems software, network services and security;
- Evaluate and compare systems software and emerging technologies;
- Develop solutions for networking and security problems, balancing business concerns, technical issues, and security;
- Identify infrastructure components and role they serve, and design infrastructure including devices, topologies, protocols, systems software, management, and security;
- Use resources to stay abreast of industry tools and techniques analyzing impacts;
- Explain concepts of confidentiality, availability, and integrity in Information Assurance, including physical, software, devices, policies, and people, and analyze these in an existing system and design implementations; and
- Cite and comply with relevant industry and organizational codes of conduct and ethics.