Cybersecurity Technical Analyst Certification

Begin a Career in Cybersecurity with a Professional Certificate

Program Facts

Stackable to degree: Yes
Potential job outcomes: Advanced-level cybersecurity positions

Prepare for a career in the emerging field of cybersecurity with this professional certificate program. You will learn the principles of cybersecurity and gain experience implementing cybersecurity systems and processes. Take classes in Computer Networking, Digital Forensics, Server Administration, and more.

Cybersecurity jobs are in high demand across the country, and this is a rapidly growing field that touches every industry, including information technology, business, banking, and healthcare. Upon graduation from the program, you will qualify for advanced-level positions such as a source analyst, mission assessment specialist, target developer, and threat/warning analyst.

Certificate program requirements

This 45 credit-hour certificate program provides students with experience implementing cybersecurity systems and processes, lead administrative task and investigation data collection. These courses will help students prepare for the CompTIA ITF+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, Cloud+, PenTest+, Project+, Microsoft Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, ISACA CISM, EC-Council CHFI, Microsoft 365 Administrator, and ISC2 SSCP certification exams and qualify for advanced-level jobs as a source analyst, mission assessment specialist, exploitation analyst, target developer, target network analyst, and threat/warning analyst.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (Hours required: 45)
Number	Course Title	Credits
Required
CIS 106	Computer Logic and Programming Technology ¹	3
CIS 211	IT Project Management	3
CIS 226	Programming for Cybersecurity	3
NET 101	Orientation to Cybersecurity Careers	1
NET 105	Information Technology Fundamentals	3
NET 121	Computer Networking	3
NET 240	Linux Server Administration	3
NET 260	Windows Server Administration	3
NET 262	Windows 365 Administration	3
NET 280	Cybersecurity Fundamentals	3
NET 281	Enterprise And Network Security	3
NET 282	Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance	3
NET 283	Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing	3
NET 284	Digital Forensics	3
NET 290	Cloud Computing	3
NET 298	Cybersecurity Capstone	2
Total Hours		45

¹: Placement into college-level mathematics without support. See the math placement grid for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

● Cybersecurity Foundations: Understand and apply essential cybersecurity concepts, principles, trends, practices, technologies, and compliance.
● Server Administration: Demonstrate effective installation, configuration, and management of server environments for Windows and Linux operating
systems.
● Programming: Develop Python scripts and programs for modern security professionals to monitor, protect against, contain, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks.
● Project Management: Ability to effectively oversee IT projects through all stages of project development, from project selection and planning to
monitoring and closure.
● Industry Best Practices: Understand and apply standard methodologies, tools, and technologies in real-world environments.

Related Programs

Students interested in cybersecurity may also be interested in:
● Cybersecurity AAS Degree
● Forensics Technician Certificate
● Support Specialist Certificate

Next Steps

● Request information
● Attend an information session
● Apply
For more information about cybersecurity courses at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.