Cybersecurity, Certificate of Proficiency
Forest Park
This program provides the foundation courses to prepare IT students to apply for entry level information assurance/security technician/practitioners positions that support planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring security measures for the protection of computer networks and information systems. Students, through in-depth theory and extensive hands-on activities, will develop skills to ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure, and will develop skills to respond to computer security breaches and viruses. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.
Pre-employment background screening is required for any candidate seeking employment in the cybersecurity field.
To be successful, persons interested in the program should possess a strong foundation in computer hardware/software troubleshooting skills, equivalent to the CompTIA A+ certification.
Interested in this program? Start the enrollment process by visiting the Apply to STLCC page.
At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
- apply current knowledge and skills based on industry standards to design cybersecurity solutions.
- participate in the design and development of cybersecurity solutions as a member of a team.
- demonstrate proficiency in the use of cybersecurity technologies using hands-on practical projects.
- develop a business continuity plan using cybersecurity methodologies.
- investigate, recover, document and analyze electronic evidence utilizing current tools and methodology.
- develop a client-side browser interface.
- employ methodologies for data validation and subsequent responses consistent with secure coding principles.
- utilize permissions to control and secure access to files.
- configure and activate operating system logging services for auditing purposes.
- explain how data is securely moved across the network.
- design, install, and configure a secure small business local area network solution.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 140 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| IS 112 | Software and Hardware Architecture | 3 |
| IT 100 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 1 |
| IS 139 | Web Publishing | 3 |
| IS 153 | C# Programming I | 4 |
| or IS 187 | Java Programming I | |
| IS 225 | Database Management | 4 |
| IS 229 | Unix/Linux I | 3 |
| IS 237 | Fundamentals of Information Assurance/Security | 3 |
| IS 265 | Web Scripting Technologies | 3 |
| IT 101 | Cisco Networking Academy I: Introduction to Networks | 5 |
| IT 120 | Enterprise Security Management | 3 |
| IT 121 | Secure E-Commerce and E-Government | 3 |
| or IS 264 | Unix/Linux II | |
| IT 212 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| IT 214 | Systems Security Engineering | 3 |
| IT 216 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 47 | |
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| IS 153 or 187 | C# Programming I or Java Programming I | 4 | Reading Proficiency. | |
| MTH 140 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 | MTH 030 or MTH 040 with grades of "C" or better or satisfactory score on placement test and Reading Proficiency. All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 3 years. | |
| IS 139 | Web Publishing | 3 | Reading Proficiency. | |
| IS 229 | Unix/Linux I | 3 | Reading Proficiency. | |
| IT 100 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 1 | Reading Proficiency. | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| IS 237 | Fundamentals of Information Assurance/Security | 3 | IT 102 or IS 229 and Reading Proficiency. | |
| IS 265 | Web Scripting Technologies | 3 | IS 139 and Reading Proficiency. | |
| IS 264 or IT 121 | Unix/Linux II or Secure E-Commerce and E-Government | 3 | IS 229 and Reading Proficiency. | IS 264 offered Fall and Spring; IT 121 offered Summer only |
| IT 101 | Cisco Networking Academy I: Introduction to Networks | 5 | Reading Proficiency. | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |||
| Summer | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| IS 112 | Software and Hardware Concepts | 3 | MTH 140, Reading Proficiency. Basic computer literacy is expected. | Summer online delivery only |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| IS 225 | Database Management | 4 | Reading Proficiency. | Offered Fall and Spring |
| IT 212 | Ethical Hacking | 3 | IS 237 and Reading Proficiency. | Offered Fall only |
| IT 214 | Systems Security Engineering | 3 | IS 237 and Reading Proficiency. | Offered Fall Only |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| IT 120 | Enterprise Security Management | 3 | IS 237 and Reading Proficiency. | Offered Spring only |
| IT 216 | Digital Forensics | 3 | IS 112, IS 229, IS 237 and Reading Proficiency. | Offered Spring only |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 47 | |||
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