Wake Tech's Fall graduation ceremonies are set for 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday on Scott Northern Wake Campus. Family and friends unable to attend in person can watch the ceremonies live online.
The Cybersecurity degree prepares students for an IT career in digital forensics, network security services, and ethical hacking. Courses include routing and switching, network vulnerabilities, secure communications, system and security administration, data recovery, and computer investigations. Students will work in Microsoft, Linux, and Apple desktop and server operating system environments. Upon completion, students will be prepared for a variety of industry certifications, including: Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Enterprise Defender, CCNA Security and Security+.
This certificate focuses on the skills needed for entry-level work in a Security Operations Center (SOC) maintaining security monitoring tools and investigating suspicious activities. The digital forensics courses supplement this with training for the legal recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices.
This certificate focuses on the skills cybersecurity professionals require to look into the vulnerabilities of their organization's systems and networks that a malicious attacker may exploit and develop solutions to prevent data breaches.