Network Security Forensics, Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Code: NSTC
Meta-Major: STEM
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Previous Degree Required: Associate Degree
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements:
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.1001
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0511100166
This twelve credit Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) program prepares students for employment in the network security field. The program provides coursework in cybersecurity, digital forensics, intrusion detection, and application programming control architectures.
To be awarded an ATC, students must have an AS or AAS. The AS should be in computer science, computer programming, networking, or a related field and be from a regionally accredited institution. Coursework from the ATC may be apply to the BAS in Computer Information Systems Technology: Networking Systems Specialization.
This program was created with funding from the XCEL-IT grant program to enhance cyber security training. Following successful completion of the program courses, the candidate may be eligible to apply for certification leading to a Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) in Certified Forensic Analysis (GCFA). Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
The completion of an AS or AAS degree is required for this program.
Certificate Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Major Courses | ||
CISC 3391 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
CISC 3392 | Windows Forensics | 3 |
COP 3703 | Database Design and Architecture | 3 |
ISM 3321 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Learning Outcomes: Network Security Forensics ATC
- Apply techniques for collecting and analyzing forensic data, computer systems and media using readily available open forensic investigative source tools available for popular commercial operating systems.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Apply techniques for storage and retrieval of data to support the organization’s functional units and external customers.
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information