AAS - Associate in Applied Science program (WT Course ID #: A25590CS)
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 program focuses on the skills needed for entry-level work in a security operations center, maintaining all security monitoring tools and investigating any suspicious activities. The digital forensics courses supplement this with training for the legal recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices.
The Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking Certificate focuses on the skills required to detect the vulnerabilities of an organization's systems and networks that a malicious attacker may exploit. Students also learn to develop solutions to prevent such data breaches.
