The cyber security certificates are designed for the person who has a strong computer background and is already working in the cyber security field and wants to enhance his/her skills.
For each Certificate, 9 credits must be completed at Charter Oak and all courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
ITE 145: Fundamentals of Information Systems Security
3 creditsCSS 146: Legal Issues in Information Security
3 creditsCSS 230: Managing Risk in Information Systems
3 creditsCSS 245: Security Policies and Implementation Issues
3 creditsCSS 345: Auditing IT infrastructure for Compliance
3 creditsCSS 435: Fundamentals of Network Security
3 creditsTotal
18 credits
ITE 145: Fundamentals of Information Systems Security
3 creditsCSS 230: Managing Risk in Information Systems
3 creditsCSS 347: Security Strategies in Windows OS/Applications
3 creditsCSS 348: Security Strategies in Linux OS/Applications
3 creditsCSS 438: Security Strategies for Web Apps and Social Networking
3 creditsTotal
15 credits
ITE 145: Fundamentals of Information Systems Security
3 creditsCSS 146: Legal Issues in Information Security
3 creditsCSS 230: Managing Risk in Information Systems
3 creditsCSS 436: Systems Forensics Investigation and Response
3 creditsCSS 437: Hacker Techniques Tools and Incident Handling
3 creditsTotal
15 credits
ITE 145: Fundamentals of Information Systems Security
3 creditsCSS 230: Managing Risk in Information Systems
3 creditsCSS 346: Access Control, Authentication and PKI
3 creditsCSS 347: Security Strategies in Windows OS/Applications
3 creditsCSS 435: Fundamentals of Network Security
3 creditsCSS 437: Hacker Techniques Tools and Incident Handling
3 creditsTotal
18 credits
Outcomes & Pathways
Students who graduate with one of the Certificates listed above will be able to:
- explain the landscape, key terms, and concepts related to the many layers of information systems security;
- explore and explain the fields in digital forensics and cyber policy analysis;
- create policies and standard operating procedures for organizations that are ethically, morally, and legally sound while recognizing ethical dilemmas and social responsibilities;
- identify and critically assess issues and concepts related to the protection of information and information systems; and
- use risk management principles to assess threats, vulnerabilities, countermeasures and impact contributions at risk in information systems.
Why Charter Oak State College?
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