PAY
The median annual wage for
an entry-level Cybersecurity
professional is $99,730 as of
2019.
JOB OUTLOOK
Cyberattacks have grown in
frequency and sophistication
over the last few years, and many
organizations are behind in their
ability to detect these attacks.
From 2018 to 2028, the demand
for Cybersecurity professionals
(information security analysts) is
expected increase much faster
than the average at 32 percent.*
In addition, as the healthcare
industry expands its use of
electronic medical records,
more Cybersecurity analysts
are likely to be needed to create
the safeguards that will satisfy
patients’ concerns.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department
of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook,
April 2020, Information Security Analyst,
on the Internet at
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-
information-technology/information-security-
analysts.htm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Cybersecurity program offers a 2-year Associates
in Applied Science Degree, a 1-year Certificate as well
as Short-Term certificates. This program is based on
the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)
framework and provide students with a solid foundation
in the fundamentals of secure information technology
system design, construction, and maintenance of
Cyber infrastructure and systems defense.
Students will utilize virtual environments, including
Cybersecurity video games/simulations
to demonstrate
mastery of competencies, knowledge
and skills, while
preparing for industry recognized Cybersecurity
certifications.
WHAT DO CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS DO?
Cybersecurity Professionals use their expertise and knowledge to continuously
monitor and analyze databases, networks, hardware, firewalls and encryption
to mitigate risk by:
• Preparing reports that document the extent of damage caused by security breaches
• Conducting penetration testing
• Researching the latest information technology (IT) security trends
• Developing security standards and best practices for their organization
• Recommending security enhancements to management or senior IT staff
• Information Systems and Network Auditing
• Enterprise Cybersecurity Awareness and Business Continuity
WHERE DO THEY WORK?
Cybersecurity Professionals work in a wide variety of private and public
organizations. Upon completion of either program, students will be prepared
to enter or advance in an array of Cybersecurity career areas, including:
• Information Systems and Network Defense
• Vulnerability Assessment and Management
• Incident Response Coordination and Solution Deployment
• Digital Forensics and Penetration Testing
• Security Program Development and Evaluation
• Information Systems and Network Auditing
• Enterprise Cybersecurity Awareness and Business Continuity
10-2020
Wayne County Community College District…
Jobs for Today, Jobs for the Future!
Computer Information Systems:
Cybersecurity
Certificate Programs
Cybersecurity College Certicate
CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER 1
CIS 110 Introduction to Computer
Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . .4
ENG 119 English I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BUS 225 Computer Applications in
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
SEMESTER 2
ENG 120 English II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CIS 210 Introduction to Operating
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CIS 270 Network+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CIS 272 Security+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SEMESTER 3
CIS 212 Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CIS 245 Wireless Networking . . . . . . . . . . .3
CIS 274 Certified Ethical Hacker . . . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CIS: CYBERSECURITY
CERTIFICATE TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.
Certied Ethical Hacker Short-Term Certicate
CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER 1
CIS 212 Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CIS 270 Network+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
SEMESTER 2
CIS 272 Security+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CIS 274 Certified Ethical Hacker . . . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CIS: CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER
CERTIFICATE TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.
Network+ Short-Term Certicate
CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER 1
CIS 110 Introduction to Computer
Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . .4
CIS 240 Networking Essentials . . . . . . . . . .3
CIS 270 Network+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CIS: NETWORK+
CERTIFICATE TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.
Security+ Short-Term Certicate
CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER 1
CIS 110 Introduction to Computer
Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . .4
CIS 240 Networking Essentials . . . . . . . . . .3
CIS 270 Network+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
SEMESTER 2
CIS 245 Wireless Networking . . . . . . . . . . .3
CIS 272 Security+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CIS: SECURITY+
CERTIFICATE TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
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