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Cyber Security Technician

Cyber Security Technician

Hands-on skills for cybersecurity success

Our Cyber Security Technician Certificate is designed to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge needed for entry-level roles in cybersecurity. From mastering networking fundamentals to honing digital forensics techniques, our students gain hands-on experience safeguarding networks and data from cyber threats.

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The Cyber Security Technician Certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum directly aligned with the needs of the cybersecurity industry. By covering networking, digital forensics, and information assurance principles, our students gain practical knowledge about defending against cyber threats. This, coupled with hands-on experience in Windows server administration and network security, prepares graduates for roles such as Cyber Security Analyst and Network Technician. With a focus on industry-relevant certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and CCNA Security, our students are ready to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges upon completion, confident that their career goals are within reach.

Explore a Sample Course Schedule

Rubric Course Hrs
CITC 1302 Introduction to Networking 3
CITC 1321 CompTIA A+ Core I 3
CITC 1322 CompTIA A+ Core II 3
CITC 1323 CCNA I 3
CITC 1324 CCNA II 3
CITC 1351 Prin. of Information Assurance 3
CITC 2320 Windows Server Administration 3
CITC 2326 Network Security 3
CITC 2351 Cisco Network Security 3
CITC 2352 Digital Forensics 3
Total Credits 30

 

 

33

Four-Year Institutions

Our Credits Transfer to in Tennessee

7,800+

Number of Transfer Students

Over a 5-year period

31

Individual Pathways

Seven Academic Focus Areas

Career Outlook

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of career choices that may be obtained upon completing a bachelor's degree or higher in this discipline. Please visit the following website: http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information, and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career

Experienced Salary Median

Information Security Analyst

$76,250+

Further education, such as an associate, bachelor's or master's degree in Cyber Security, can unlock specialized career opportunities and advancement. Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges or universities provide a pathway for continued education and expanded career prospects in the dynamic field of Cyber Security.

 

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