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.
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
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| CSA 101 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CSA 103 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSA 121 | Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 3 |
| CSA 123 | Cybersecurity Policies and Governance | 3 |
| MEC 103 | Project Management | 2 |
| SSS 101 | First-Year Experience | 1 |
| Total Semester 1 | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 115 | Web Programming, Client Side Scripting | 2 |
| ART 116 | Web Programming, Client Side Scripting Lab | 1 |
| CSA 141 | Cryptography and Data Security | 3 |
| CSA 143 | Incident Response and Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CSA 151 | Cloud Security | 3 |
| Or CIT 189 | Information System Security Design, Administration | 2 |
| Or CIT 190 | Information System Security Design, Administration Lab | 1 |
| MAT 101 | College Algebra I, and Trigonometry | 3 |
| ENG 105 | Industry Communications | 3 |
| Total Semester 2 | 18 | |
| MINIMUM CREDITS TO GRADUATE | 33 | |
This semester’s layout is based on a fall start. Students who start in the spring will be required to attend an additional semester to complete their degree.
There may be special admission requirements for this program. To review our requirements, please speak with a Recruitment Advisor by calling 570-702-8856.
For course descriptions, please visit the Course Catalog.