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IT - Information Security

9 Credit Certificate

The IT - Information Security Certificate addresses today’s security needs related to Security +, Command Line Shells and Shell Scripting, and Ethical Hacking. Learners develop skills to program for security, detect vulnerability, and mitigate risk. Upon completing this certificate, learners will be ready to sit for the CompTIA Security+ industry certification. The IT - Information Security Certificate addresses today’s security needs related to Security +, Command Line Shells and Shell Scripting, and Ethical Hacking. Learners develop skills to program for security, detect vulnerability, and mitigate risk. Upon completing this certificate, learners will be ready to sit for the CompTIA Security+ industry certification.

Found in These Career Fields:

Information Technology

Approximate Program Cost

$1,934
Tuition & Fees: $1,655
Books & Supplies: $279

Financial Aid

Not Available
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Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Recognize and respond to network attacks
  • Use security tools
  • Identify security strategies

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Information Security Officer
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Information Security Specialist

Courses

The IT - Information Security Certificate is a 9 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

Credit for Prior Learning Available

Command-Line Scripting 1.00
Vulnerability Analysis 1.00
Footprinting And Social Engineering 1.00
Programming For Security Pros 1.00
Security+ 3 1.00
Security+ 2 1.00
Security+ 1 1.00
Python For Cybersecurity 1.00
Intro To Python 1.00
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Pathways

Pathways at NTC are designed to help you progress toward your career and education goals, one step at a time. Many programs are structured to build upon each other, allowing you to earn valuable credentials along the way.

Completing the IT - Information Security Certificate Earns You:

15% of the total credits in the IT - Cybersecurity Specialist Associate Degree (9 of 61 credits)

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