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Information Technology, Network Administration and Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certificate

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Investigate vulnerabilities and incidents with a certificate in cybersecurity forensics

Program Facts Liberal Arts icon

  • Stackable to degree: Yes
  • Potential job outcomes: cybersecurity forensics analyst, forensic computer technicians, digital forensics specialist

With a recent surge in costly data breeches, ransomware and cyber attacks increasing targeting businesses, governments, hospitals and schools of all sizes, cybersecurity forensics jobs are in increasing demand across the country.

The Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certificate program prepares you with the skills you'll to compete for in-demand cybersecurity forensics jobs. You will learn the principles of digital cybersecurity forensics and gain experience related to cybersecurity forensics tasks, including network analysis, incident response, and investigation data collection. You'll take classes that cover Programming for Cybersecurity, IT Project Management, Server Administration, and other IT and networking topics.

The program also prepares you to take industry-recognized cybersecurity forensics certification exams, including EC-Council CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator), CompTIA ITF+ and more.

All of the courses taken for the Cybersecurity Forensics Technician Certificate can be applied to the Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity degree.

Certificate program requirements

This 31 credit-hour certificate program provides students with experience related to cybersecurity administrative tasks, incident response, and investigation data collection. These courses will help students prepare for the CompTIA ITF+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, Project+, Microsoft Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, ISACA CISM, and EC-Council CHFI certification exams and qualify for mid-level jobs as a cyber defense analyst, infrastructure support specialist, incident responder, and vulnerability assessment analyst.

Program Requirements

NumberCourse TitleCredits
Required
CIS 10613
CIS 2113
CIS 2263
NET 1011
NET 1053
NET 1213
NET 2403
NET 2603
NET 2803
NET 2823
NET 2843
Total Hours31
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Program Learning Outcomes

  • Cybersecurity Foundations: Understand and apply essential cybersecurity concepts, principles, trends, practices, technologies, and compliance.
  • Server Administration: Demonstrate effective installation, configuration, and management of server environments for Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Programming: Develop Python scripts and programs for modern security professionals to monitor, protect against, contain, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks.
  • Project Management: Ability to effectively oversee IT projects through all stages of project development, from project selection and planning to monitoring and closure.
  • Industry Best Practices: Understand and apply standard methodologies, tools, and technologies in real-world environments.

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