Information Security Technical Certificate

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Technical Certificate
Contact Program Office: 615-353-3369

The Information Security Technical Certificate provides students with the necessary skills to protect an organization’s resources using security tools on a variety of operating systems. The program covers methods employed by hackers to compromise computing devices, and prepares students to recognize compromised systems. The program emphasizes the importance of security policies and the techniques to effectively design such policies. Prepares the student for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, which is highly recommended for security professionals.

Information Security graduates should be able to:

Identify and understand the supporting roles of Information Technology (IT) in organizations
Apply strong critical thinking skills to prevent security breaches from intruders
Fortify computer networks including, but not limited to, firewalls and intruder prevention systems
Recover data using digital forensic techniques

Career Opportunities

Security Professional
Network Administrator
Information Assurance Technician

Related Information

Courses are designed to meet the following industry security certification exams objectives: CompTIA Security+ exam, Security Certified Professional’s Tactical Perimeter Defense exam, and Security Certified Professional’s Strategic Infrastructure Security exam.

Transfer/Advising

This certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses toward a Nashville State A.A.S. degree in Computer Information Technology. A student who plans to transfer to a university should consult his/her advisor and the receiving university about transfer and articulation policies.

Course Requirements

CITC 1330 - Microsoft Desktop Oper Sys 3 Credits
CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System 3 Credits
CITC 1351 - Principles of Info Assurance 3 Credits
CITC 2326 - Network Security 3 Credits
CITC 2352 - Digital Forensics 3 Credits
CITC 2353 - Tactical Perimeter Defense 3 Credits

Total Certificate Requirements: 18 Credits

Recommended Part-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Semester

CITC 1330 - Microsoft Desktop Oper Sys 3 Credits
CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System 3 Credits
CITC 1351 - Principles of Info Assurance 3 Credits

Spring Semester

CITC 2326 - Network Security 3 Credits
CITC 2352 - Digital Forensics 3 Credits
CITC 2353 - Tactical Perimeter Defense 3 Credits

Note:

Additional course requirements: The Tennessee Board of Regents requires that students either demonstrate the appropriate skill levels in math, reading, and/or writing before enrolling in college-level courses or enroll in appropriate co-requisite experiences with college-level courses to develop competency in those skills while performing college-level work. ACT/SAT scores, classic ACCUPLACER test scores, next-generation ACCUPLACER test scores, or other relevant information determine whether a student needs to enroll in co-requisite courses in math, reading, and/or writing (English).

Cooperative work experience can be an important addition to a student’s formal classroom work. Co-op courses may substitute for technical courses with the prior approval of the instructor. The Career Services Office will provide the correct course numbers.