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Ethical Hacker Certificate (Plan 22DE)
Program Overview
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Catalog Description
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.
Total Hours for Completion
Free Form Requisites
First Semester | 14 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CLC120 ^ | College Success Seminar | 2 |
CIT131 | Windows Operating System | 3 |
CIT132 | Linux Operating System | 3 |
CIT139 | CCNAI: Introduction to Networks | 3 |
CIT134 | Introduction to Programming Concepts | 3 |
Second Semester | 10 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
CIT142 | Programming in Python | 4 |
CIT152 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
CIT162 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
Total Hours for Certificate | 24 |
^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.