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 Security+, CEH, CCNA, MCSE, ISM and CCNA Security. 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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (12 units): | ||
| CIS 190 C | Cybersecurity Competition Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS 195 C | Network Security | 3 |
| CIS 196 C | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CIS 230 C | Cisco Networking 1 | 3 |
| Perl Programming | 3 | |
or CIS 247 C | Python Programming | |
| Students must take one area of emphasis group of courses as listed below (additional 12-18 units depending on emphasis group selected): | 12-18 | |
| Emphasis: Computer Forensics (18 units): | ||
| Computer Forensics I | 3 | |
| Computer Forensics II | 3 | |
| Cyber Crime | 3 | |
| Computer Forensics Legal Aspects | 3 | |
| Analysis of Digital Media | 3 | |
| Computer Forensics Capstone | 3 | |
| Emphasis: Cisco Networking (12 units): | ||
| Cisco Networking 2 | 3 | |
| Cisco Networking 3 | 3 | |
| Cisco Networking 4 | 3 | |
| CCNA Security | 3 | |
| Emphasis: Homeland Transportation Security (18 units): | ||
| Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
or AJ 120 C | Concepts of Criminal Law | |
| Career Communication/Portfolio | 3 | |
| Homeland Security | 3 | |
| Aviation/Transportation Security | 3 | |
or ATC 256 C | Crew Resource Management | |
| Disaster Preparedness/Response | 3 | |
| Passenger Services and Safety | 3 | |
| Emphasis: Microsoft Networking (12 units): | ||
| Administering Windows Server | 3 | |
| Microsoft Networking Fundamentals | 3 | |
or CIS 187 C | Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint Services | |
| Administrating and Configuring Windows Server Directory Services | 3 | |
| Administrating and Configuring Windows Server Network Infrastructure | 3 | |
| Emphasis: Network Virtualization (12 units): | ||
| Administering Windows Server | 3 | |
| Administrating and Configuring Windows Server Directory Services | 3 | |
| Microsoft Virtualization and Cloud Deployment | 3 | |
| VMware vSphere Virtualization Networking | 3 | |
| Emphasis: Advanced Networking - Selected four of the following courses (12 units): | ||
| VMware vSphere Virtualization Networking | 3 | |
| CCNA Bootcamp | 3 | |
| Wireless Networking Technology | 3 | |
| Voice Over IP | 3 | |
| Storage Management and Cloud Computing | 3 | |
| Total Units | 24-30 | |