Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion: CCL 5154
24-25 Credits
Program Contact
Mizan Rahman | 480-732-7109 | mizan.rahman@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Cybersecurity Fundamentals is designed to focus on the necessary skills required to secure, protect and identify vulnerabilities in a network, including various operating systems and network devices. Emphasis is placed on developing the theoretical, legal, ethical and practical skills needed to maintain security on mission-critical networking and server systems. The program is designed to provide applied skills necessary for government and industry employees. The program covers a variety of information security technologies and structured languages. The Cybersecurity program also focuses on the skills needed for internationally recognized IT certifications and high demands in business, industry, and government. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Cybersecurity is also available.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | ||
MST150++ | Any Microsoft Windows courses | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS111 | Ethics in Information Technology | 3 |
| or ITS120 | Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues | |
| CIS126DL | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| or CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | |
| CIS156 | Python Programming: Level I | 3 |
| CIS190 | Introduction to Networking | 3-4 |
| or CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | |
| CIS270 | Essentials of Network and Information Security | 3 |
| or ITS110 | Information Security Fundamentals | |
| ITS240 | Ethical Hacking and Network Defense | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24-25 | |