Cyber Defense Certificate
Division: Business and Computer Information Systems
PROGRAM CODE: 1C37247
The Cyber Defense Certificate provides concepts and hands-on skills to identify Cybersecurity threats and implement procedures to protect Cyber assets. It will also enhance students’ chances to pursue a professional career in Cybersecurity by giving them various options to prepare for industry-recognized certificates such as Network+, Security+, CySA+, CCNA, CyberOps, MCSA and AWS. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 26-27 units.
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Complete the Required and Elective Coure Courses and one Area of Emphasis (26-27 units): | 26-27 | |
Required Core Courses (8 units): | ||
IT and Cybersecurity Fundamentals (formerly Cybersecurity Competition) | 4 | |
Cisco Networking 1 | 4 | |
Elective Core Courses - Select three of the following (9-10 units): | ||
Network Security | 3 | |
Ethical Hacking | 3 | |
Python Programming | 3 | |
Cloud Implementation and Security (formerly Storage Management and Cloud Computing) | 4 | |
Cisco Networking Emphasis (9 units): | ||
Cisco Networking 2 and Cisco Networking 3 | 6 | |
Select one course (3 units): | ||
Cisco CyberOps (formerly Cisco Networking 4) | 3 | |
CCNA Bootcamp | 3 | |
Cisco Security (formerly CCNA Security) | 3 | |
System Administration and Technical Support Emphasis (9 units): | ||
IT Support Services (formerly Computer Desktop Support) and Administering Windows Server | 6 | |
Select one course (3 units): | ||
Administrating Windows Active Directory Services (formerly Administrating and Configuring Windows Server Directory Services) | 3 | |
Linux Server Administration (formerly titled Oracle Forms and Reports) | 3 | |
Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) Engineering Emphasis (9 units): | ||
Java Programming | 3 | |
or CIS 275 C | Advanced Python Programming | |
Select two of the following three courses (6 units): | ||
Introduction to Data Analytics | 3 | |
Linux Server Administration (formerly titled Oracle Forms and Reports) | 3 | |
IT Project Management (formerly Project Management Fundamentals) | 3 | |
Virtualization and Cloud Computing Emphasis (9 units): | ||
Microsoft Virtualization and Cloud Deployment | 3 | |
VMware Cloud and Virtualization Networking (formerly VMware vSphere Virtualization Networking) | 3 | |
IT Project Management (formerly Project Management Fundamentals) | 3 | |
Total Units | 26-27 |