Cybersecurity
Cyber Defense Certificate
Overview
The Cyber Defense program at Laredo college will provide a formative understanding of Information Security concepts and industry best practices. You'll learn about information security strategies, scripting, ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, risk management, threat modeling, and network defense techniques that will make a difference in an organization cybersecurity posture. Through hands-on activities and live-fire scenarios you’ll develop a intimate understand of information security operations and how to effectively defend an organization from cyber-attacks.
The program will help prepare student for a career in the board field of information security field, as a Security Architect, Information Security Analysts, or Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst, working with Federal, State or private agencies.
Cyber Defense professional salaries vary greatly depending on education, certification, and experience. Detailed information on associate aware and admission process can be found in the information tab.
Information
Visit www.laredo.edu/pathways to view guided pathways created for students who complete an AAS degree and the options for transfer. Speak with an academic advisor at your college to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Plan of Study
| Recommended Course Sequence | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| ITNW 1325 - Foundamentals of Network Technologies | Fall | 3 |
| ITNW 1413 - Computer Virtualization | Fall | 4 |
| ITSC 1316 - Linux Installation and Configuration | Fall | 3 |
| ITSE 1346 - Database Theory and Design | Fall | 3 |
| ITSC 1342 - Shell Programming | Fall | 3 |
| 16 Hours | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| ITSY 1442 - Information Technology Security | Spring | 4 |
| ITSY 2301 - Firewalls and Network Security | Spring | 3 |
| ITSY 2314 - Wireless Security Development | Spring | 3 |
| ITSY 2341 - Security Management Practices | Spring | 3 |
| 13 Hours | ||
| This Certificate leads to the Cybersecurity, Cyber Defense Associate of Science degree | ||