This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas Regents public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit a JCCC counselor or the JCCC Registrar's office, and the Transfer Kansas portal to learn more.
The Cybersecurity Certificate at Johnson County Community College prepares students to step into the information security field. 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)
Networking & Cybersecurity Program web page
First Semester
| IT 120 | CompTIA A+ Practical Applications | 3 |
| IT 141 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| IT 230 | Linux Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Second Semester
| IT 150 | Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials* | 3 |
| IT 155 | Microsoft Administration Fundamentals* | 3 |
| IT 175 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals* | 3 |
| IT 231 | Linux Administration* | 3 |
| IT 238 | Digital Forensics* | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Third Semester
| IT 202 | IT Scripting* | 3 |
| IT 239 | Ethical Hacking* | 3 |
| IT 257 | Cybersecurity Operations* | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |