Overview
Mixture of core software applications, networking classes, and security training including extensive hands-on experience in the classroom environment. Training also includes project management, ethics, and communications; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Design, build, and maintain secure computer systems and networks based on industry-recognized standards and practices; learn to use, configure, and maintain routers, switches, servers, and other interconnectivity components to provide secure electronic communications.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic law enforcement skills, criminal justice techniques, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Describe and apply current laws (federal, state, and municipal) to various situations involving crimes and/or civil offenses.
- Apply learned information, concepts, and theories to successfully investigate crime and security risks. .
- Develop the skills necessary to successfully conduct interviews and interrogations.
- Use appropriate technology to conduct investigations and to communicate with other agencies having a common interest in law enforcement.
- Demonstrate the effective use of public speaking skills in areas related to criminal justice (oral presentations, suspect interrogations, victim interviews, courtroom testimony, and public relations).
- Use learned forensic skills to process crime scene evidence.
- Identify common IT professions and apply basic IT tools to solve problems.
- Build software applications using current scripting and development languages.
- Recognize and mitigate various types of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in various environments.
- Install, configure and use various operating systems.
- Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and network communications problems.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of legal and ethical standards related to the IT profession.
- Create a security framework based on the tenets of cyber security and current regulations related to business and industry.
- Design, install and manage secure, scalable small to medium size networks.
- Install and configure various operating systems and harden these systems against cyber-attacks.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of business impact analyses statements, business continuity plans, and disaster recovery plans for small to medium size organizations.
- Describe TCP/IP protocols used to transfer data across networks in terms of their purpose, what types of packets are sent and how they are used, and possible security issues.
- Use security tools, logs and packet captures to analyze security incidents and perform forensic analysis on devices.
- Perform applicable mathematical calculations throughout the business environment.
- Communicate professionally both in writing and verbally with co-workers, managers, stakeholders, and customers.
- Integrate technology skills in making business decisions and performing business functions.
- Use problem-solving and decision-making skills in preparing and implementing business solutions.
- Demonstrate good work habits, interpersonal and virtual teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
- Exhibit inclusiveness where each perspective is considered while progressing toward common goals.
Application Requirements
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
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Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.
Career Opportunities
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Incident Analyst/Responder
- IT Auditor
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Penetration/Vulnerability Tester
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- IT Technician
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Analyst
Curriculum
Curriculum reviewed by industry professionals in both Criminal Justice and Information Technology prepares students for work as a Cyber Security Analyst. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry credentials such as CompTIA IT Fundamentals and CompTIA Security+ which open the door to careers in networking, cyber security, and more.
First Semester
Second Semester