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Cybersecurity Network Forensics Certificate (Undergraduate)

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7 months

Approximate program length

Total credits

$398

Cost per credit

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As the need for network security increases, so does the demand for professionals who can keep computer systems safe. Our Certificate in Cybersecurity Network Forensics equips you with the skills to plan, implement and monitor network security measures.

This certificate is designed for students with an IT background who are interested in pursuing a role in cybersecurity. Coursework in this program is aligned to the EC Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) certification exam. So you’ll graduate ready to pursue an industry certification on top of your certificate.

You'll learn how to

Conduct network penetration tests
Handle and respond to security incidents
Analyze the vulnerability of networked computers

Courses

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Requirements

You’ll need 18 credits to complete this Certificate in Cybersecurity Network Forensics.

General Education Courses

6 Core Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

Elective Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

CYB/425

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3 Credits

This course provides training on penetration testing methodologies including Security Analysis, TCP IP Packet Analysis, Pre-penetration Testing Steps, Information Gathering, and Vulnerability Analysis.

CYB/427

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3 Credits

This course provides training on using penetration testing methodologies on both internal and external networks comprised of Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, and Web and SQL Database Applications.

CYB/429

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3 Credits

This course provides training on using penetration testing methodologies on Database, Wireless, Mobile Device and Cloud environments. Students will also learn to analyze post-test results.

CYB/431

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3 Credits

This course provides training on using penetration testing methodologies associated with Standards and Compliance, Information Systems Security Principles, Incident Handling and Response, and Auditing. Students will also learn to analyze post-test results. Current tools and methodologies are also reviewed.

CYB/433

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3 Credits

This penetration testing planning project is designed to enhance the skills based competency of a penetration tester. Students must conduct a detailed penetration test through a Cyber range environment and submit a formal written report.

CYB/435

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3 Credits

This penetration testing execution project is designed to enhance the skills based competency of a penetration tester. This course is intensively hands-on and significant emphasis is placed on the practical competency of the student.

General Education Courses:

Core Courses:

CYB/425: Security Analyst Procedures and Methodology
CYB/427: Security Analyst Network Threat Testing
CYB/429: Sec. Analyst Database, Wireless and Cloud Perimeter Testing
CYB/431: Security Metrics and Testing Security Analysis
CYB/433: Project Pen Testing Plan
CYB/435: Project Pen Testing Execution and Report

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Schedule

Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Certificate in Cybersecurity Network Forensics.

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