Rebekah Sanchez
Division Chair, Information Technology
Corinth
(940) 498-6480
rsanchez@nctc.edu
The CyberSecurity program prepares the student for entry into this exciting field by providing introductory training in fundamental security concepts, firewalls and network security, basic scripting, operating systems security, intrusion detection, and incident response.
The CyberSecurity program curriculum has been developed with the assistance and advice of the Business & Industry Leadership Team (BILT) which is composed of service area industry professionals.
Prerequisite: Students in this program must be able to keyboard at a minimum rate of 40 words per minute (WPM). Those who cannot meet this requirement must take a keyboarding class to improve their skills prior to enrollment. It is highly recommended that students have some knowledge of computer networking before beginning this program.
Level II Workforce Certificate
NOTE: This program is designed to be completed in 12 months by following the recommended curriculum outlined below. Students may choose to take longer to complete the certificate.
The Level II Certificate Program adds two additional classes to the Level I Certificate; however, there are no academic classes in this certificate. A student that commences study as a certificate student and later desires to complete the degree program will find that the classes taken for a certificate will readily transfer to the degree program. NOTE: Students must meet TSI requirements for this Level II Certificate.
Upon completion of the Level II Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- Use tools to enhance network security.
- Configure network protocols.
- Identify sources of computer threats and evaluate potential practices, tools, and technologies to protect individual network systems.
- Communicate technical issues related to network systems and security through presentations and reports.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.
This certificate can be completed totally online. The courses are offered in an 8-week term. The program is designed to take one year to complete and is comprised of the following suggested pathway or course of study.
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