Cybersecurity Certificate
The Cybersecurity Certificate at Johnson County Community College prepares students to step into the role of Security Analyst. They will be responsible for protecting computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access, change, or destruction. Upon completion, students will have strong foundational skills in Cyber Defense, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, and Scripting.
(Major Code 4670; State CIP Code 11.0901)
First Semester
IT 120 | CompTIA A+ Practical Applications | 3 |
or IT 205 | Implementing Windows Client | |
IT 140 | Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
IT 230 | Linux Fundamentals | 3 |
Total Hours | 10 |
Second Semester
IT 145 | Routing and Switching Essentials* | 3 |
IT 175 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals* | 3 |
IT 221 | Windows Server* | 3 |
IT 231 | Linux Administration* | 3 |
IT 238 | Digital Forensics* | 3 |
Total Hours | 15 |
Third Semester
IT 201 | Network Security Fundamentals* | 4 |
IT 239 | Ethical Hacking* | 3 |
Total Hours | 7 |
Total Program Hours: 32