Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility
College of Computer & Information Technology
Cybersecurity
ITSC-CT
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Spring 2016 (510).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Spring 2016 (510), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
John Long
Associate Dean, College of Computer Info and Tech
727-341-4620
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program. The prerequisites for entry are basic computer usage skills: editing files, navigating a file system, browsing the Web, basic knowledge of networking, and working knowledge or training in the Unix or Linux operating system. This certificate emphasizes understanding and demonstrated skills of the following concepts related to IT security: policies, intrusion detection systems, router security, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), and network security basics; implementing and managing a firewall; auditing tools; basics of cryptography, biometrics, and file encryption; hardware and software designed to secure information network systems; and legal aspects of IT security. The courses include tasks that will enhance the students’ ability to interpret data and information from various sources and create reports based upon this information. This certificate emphasizes an understanding of the following concepts related to IT security: policies, intrusion detection systems, router security, and network security basics. This certificate prepares the student for the CompTIA Security +, Cisco CCNA Cyber Operations, and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker industry certifications exams. These courses will apply toward the A.S. degree in Information Technology (IT) Security.
Florida CIP Code
0511100311 - Database & E-Commerce Security CCC
Federal CIP Code
11.1003 - Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.
Job Related Opportunities
• Help Desk Technician • Network Administrator I • Technical Support Specialist • Information Technology Security Specialist
Admission Rules
There are no admissions requirements for this program.
Admission Notes
Fully Online