CyberSecurity
Degree offered
Certificate of Recognition in Security
Credits required 12
Dean
William Berardi, william.berardi@bristolcc.edu
Program contact
Priscilla Grocer, Department Chair and Professor of Computer Information Systems, priscilla.grocer@bristolcc.edu
Program Code: CY
Program Goals Statement
Expertise in computer security is in high demand. This certificate prepares students entering the computing field and professionals to upgrade their skills. It offers additional skills as part of the Networking degree option or the Webmaster degree option.
Program information
- Much of this certificate is available online.
- This program assumes the ability to work online to check a website and use email.
- Transfer credit for any Computer Information Systems (CIS or CIT) course must be approved by the CI Department Chair or by a full-time CI faculty member.
Program Requirements
Program Courses
| CIT 150 | Network Security | 3 credits |
| CIT 250 | Firewall Security | 3 credits |
| CIT 251 | Operating Systems Security | 3 credits |
| CIT 252 | Information Security and Disaster Recovery | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Requirements List
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 1
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 2
| CIT 250 | Firewall Security | 3 credits |
| CIT 251 | Operating Systems Security | 3 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 3
| CIT 252 | Information Security and Disaster Recovery | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |