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Program Description

Cybersecurity
 

CIP Code: 15.1202 Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

Overview: The Cybersecurity program will equip you with a solid foundation in various technical and conceptual areas. Technical skills include computer hardware, operating systems, networking, cryptography, and security. The security aspects will involve security architecture and design, risk assessment and management, incident response, compliance and regulations, and ethical hacking. Specialized areas can include IoT, Cloud, Mobile and Data Privacy. Soft skills are an essential part of the course also, problem solving, communication, critical thinking and adaptability are skills needed in the Cyber Security field.

Students will be prepared to take industry certification from CompTIA, preparing them for entry-level positions in the industry, or continuing their education at the post-secondary level.

CompTIA


The Cybersecurity program is a CompTIA Authorized Academy. The CompTIA Academy Partner Program is designed to provide a pathway for students toward a rewarding, high-growth IT career.

 

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Maintain and Administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software and all configurations.
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations/
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
  • Plan,coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. 
  • Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
  • Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and coordinate computer network access and use. 
  • Design, configure and test computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software. 
  • Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and determine where changes will need to be made in the future. 
  • Discuss with users how to solve existing system problems. 

 

Post-Secondary Options: After completing the program, students can further their education by pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in fields such as:

  • Penn State University  (Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations)

  • Luzerne County Community College (Cybersecurity and Networking)

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology (Information Assurance and Cybersecurity)

  • Johnson College

  • University of Scranton

  • Champlain College

  • Military 

CTC Articulation Agreements:

Lackawanna College (Cybersecurity)

 

Career Prospects: Graduates are well-prepared for various roles in industry, including:

  • Network Engineer
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators
  • System Administrators
  • Helpdesk Operator
  • Service Technician
  • Computer Security Specialist
  • Computer and Digital Forensics

 

Industry Certifications: Students are able to earn the following certifications in their years at the CTCLC. 

  • TestOut Tech+
  • PC Pro
  • Security Pro CompTIA Tech+
  • A+
  • Security+
  • EC-Council Network Defense
  • Digital Forensics
  • Cloud Security
  • Ethical Hacking