Cybersecurity Technology
Overview
Our Cybersecurity program option offers training in the areas of confidentiality, integrity, and availability in information security. You will learn to install, design, manage, operate, plan, and troubleshoot a secure information technology infrastructure. It is designed to the standards set by government and industry, allowing you to be certification-ready for employment upon completion of the curriculum.
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Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 60鈥62 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
- Jackson
- Rankin
- Raymond
- Vicksburg
- Online
- Face-to-Face
- Online
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3鈥4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3鈥4 |
| Total Hours | 60鈥62 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| IT Foundations | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Data Communications | 4 |
| Principles of Information Security | 4 |
| Web and Programming Concepts | 4 |
| Database and SQL Concepts | 3 |
| Network Components | 4 |
| Network Administration Using Microsoft庐 Windows Server | 4 |
| Approved Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Network Security Fundamentals | 4 |
| Wireless Security and Privacy | 4 |
| Network Defense and Countermeasures | 4 |
| Approved Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .