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

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Command-Line Scripting (10150503)

1.00

Prepares learners to be thorough, consistent, and efficient in their work as a Windows System Administrator by providing them with the foundational elements of Windows PowerShell and PowerShell scripting. Learners explore the use of the essential PowerShell commands and techniques needed to be productive within Windows PowerShell.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): CISNET 10150121 - Windows Server 1, CISNET 10150122 - Linux Server 1

Vulnerability Analysis (10151102)

1.00

Explore the process to produce a Vulnerability Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment as a security professional. Discover methods for improving security by locating and determining flaws before they are exploited by bad actors. Examine methods to improve security on tested systems and fixing or minimizing the risks posed by these vulnerabilities. Finally, investigate the techniques and best practices for hardening OS and services.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): CISNET 10150122 - Linux Server 1

Footprinting And Social Engineering (10151101)

1.00

Investigate how attackers gather passive information about their target from social media, search engines, various websites, etc. As a security professional you will learn the tools that attackers use to gather information and the counter-measures to reduce the likelihood of success of the attack.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): CISNET 10150122 - Linux Server 1

Programming For Security Pros (10151100)

1.00

Analyze how as a security professional you need to know how both hackers and security testers use computer programming. Learning the basic skills of programming, you won’t be an expert, but you will have a better idea of how programs are written. This basic programming understanding can help you develop custom security tools for security tests. A security tester should have the skills to modify testing tools.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): CISNET 10150122 - Linux Server 1

Security+ 3 (10151105)

1.00

Examines risk and the standard procedures for security, data security, cryptography, and Public Key Infrastructure and processes for mitigation. Building upon security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing, mitigating and responding to security incidents. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): ITSECUR 10151104 - Security+ 2

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Security+ 2 (10151104)

1.00

Examines the architectures of security, securing mobile and web applications, cloud and virtualization issues, and account and access control processes. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification. Further introduces security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing, mitigating and responding to security incidents.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): ITSECUR 10151103 - Security+ 1

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Security+ 1 (10151103)

1.00

Introduces the learner to security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing,mitigating and responding to security incidents. In Security+1, students will examine network security, threats and vulnerabilities, and examine tools for securing systems and troubleshooting problems. Common security issues and mobile security risks will be discussed. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): CISNET 10150186 - Cisco 2 - Network Comm 2

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Python For Cybersecurity (10151117)

1.00

Explore how attackers infiltrate a system to gather information and data. This course will explore how Python and Python scripts can be used to detect these attacks, and gain knowledge on how to write and use Python scripts to secure systems against cyberattacks.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): CISNET 10150121 - Windows Server 1

Intro To Python (10156102)

1.00

Introduces computer programming and terminology in the Python programming language. Special attention is paid to concepts essential to writing basic computer programs. These concepts include: Data Types, Expressions, Loops, File Interaction, Collections, and Functions. Additionally, several tools required to develop Python applications will be explored. Throughout the course learners will develop increasingly complex applications as new topics are introduced.

Test-Out Option Term Definitions

Test

An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.

Skill Demonstration

A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.

Combination: Test & Skill Demonstration

A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.

Portfolio

A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.

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