Applied Cybersecurity
Offered at Main Campus
750 Hours
Program: Y100300
CIP# 0511100302 |
Class Offerings:
Monday - Thursday / Day: Full Time: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Part Time: 8:00AM - 11:45AM 12:15PM - 4:00PM Monday, Tuesday & Thursday / Evening: 4:00PM - 9:00PM 5:15:PM - 9:00PM |
Program Description
Applied Cybersecurity prepares students for employment and/or specialized training in the Information Technology (IT) industry. This program of study focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of security and networking technologies. Applied Cybersecurity is a post-secondary offering. Post-secondary students must complete 750 hours in order to complete the program. Network Support Services or the Network+ certification is a prerequisite for this program. The Applied Cybersecurity program is organized according to the Florida Department of Education’s (DOE) frameworks, CompTIA’s Security+ certification objectives, CIW certification objectives, and objectives agreed upon by the Emerald Coast Technical College Information Technology (IT) Advisory Committee. Emerald Coast Technical College began offering the Applied Cybersecurity program in January 2013. ECTC has a new state-of-the-art cyber security lab.
Prerequisites include CompTIA Network+ or completion of the Network Support Services program or at least 2 years of experience as a network technician.
Program Structure
OCP | Course Number | Course Title | Course Length |
---|---|---|---|
A | CTS0018 | Cybersecurity Associate | 600 hours |
B | CTS0019 | Information Security Manager | 150 hours |
Total | 750 hours |
Completion and Placement Rates for 2023
Completion-100% Placement-100% |
Technology Requirement:
ECTC will supply students with required technology. Students are not required to purchase devices or software. |
Instructor: Sandy Love [email protected] (850) 892-1240 ext. 5161