Cybersecurity Analytics & Operations (Certificate)
Program Overview
The Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations certificate program will prepare students to enter the workforce ready to perform general operations and security functions on networks and other security architectures pertaining to information technology systems. Students will learn basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and application skills required to protect an organization’s sensitive data and systems from cyber threats by identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security response measures, performing penetration testing, monitoring networks, responding to incidents and potential disaster recovery, and learning cybersecurity best practices.
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Program Learning Goals
Goal 1: Graduates will possess the skills necessary to obtain entry-level cybersecurity positions.
Goal 2: Graduates will develop critical thinking and analysis skills to understand troubleshooting and diagnostics, security policies, and apply best practices.
Goal 3: Graduates will develop effective support service and communication skills.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates work as network associates, incident handlers, information security analysts, information technology auditors, and digital forensic examiners.
Course Outline
2025-2026 Program Sequence
| Term 1 (Fall) | Credits: 16 | |
| ART-115 | Web Programming, Client-Side Scripting | 2 |
| ART-116 | Web Programming, Client-Side Scripting Lab | 1 |
| CSA-101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CSA-103 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSA-121 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 3 |
| CSA-123 | Cybersecurity Policy and Governance | 3 |
| SSS-101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| Term 2 (Spring) | Credits: 17 | |
| CSA-141 | Cryptography and Data Security | 3 |
| CSA-143 | Incident Response and Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CSA-151 | Cloud Security | 3 |
| OR CIT-189/190 | OR Information System Security Design and Administration/ Lab | |
| ENG-105 | Industry Communication | 3 |
| MAT-101 | College Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 |
| MEC-103 | Project Management | 2 |
| CSA Program Total | 33 |
This term layout is based off of a fall start. Students who start in the spring will be required to attend an additional term to complete their degree.
There may be special admission requirements for this program. Please speak with a Recruitment Advisor by calling 570-702-8856 or email enroll@johnson.edu to review our requirements.
For course descriptions, please visit the Course Catalog.