Program Overview

CIT

Ethical Hacker Certificate

Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047

www.clcillinois.edu/programs/cit
Degree: Certificate
Plan 22DE

This certificate builds on the Security+ certificate. Students will become familiar with dedicated tools and techniques implemented by cyber hackers. This program prepares graduates to become employed as Cybersecurity specialists, Security analysts, vulnerability analyst, and Firewall and VPN specialists. The certificate can be completed as a student progress through the CIT AAS degree program with the specialty option of Network Administration and Cybersecurity. On completion of this coursework, the student will be prepared to take certification exams for Security+, Linux+, C|EH.

Recommended Plan of Study

CoURSE	Title	Hours
First Semester		12 Credits
course ^	*College Success Seminar*	*[2]*
course	Windows Operating System	3
course	Linux Operating System	3
course	CCNAI: Introduction to Networks	3
course	Introduction to Programming Concepts	3
Second Semester		10 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Programming in Python	4
course	Network Security Fundamentals	3
course	Ethical Hacking	3
Total Hours for Certificate		22

^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.