Applied  Cybersecurity 
Offered at Main Campus

Program: Y100300
​CIP# 0511.100302
750 Hours
​PELL Eligible
​VA Eligible
​Bright Futures

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 2022
Completion-100%
Placement-100%
Technology Requirement:
ECTC will supply students with required technology.
​Students are not required to purchase devices or software.

Industry Certifications

Comp TIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in:

  • Network Security
  • Compliance and Operational Security
  • Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Application, Data and Host Security
  • Cryptography
  • Access Control and Identify Management

CIW Web Security Associate Certification objectives include:

  • Corporate Network Security Policy
  • Authentication Procedure
  • Encryption
  • Preventing Hacks Penetration
  • Proactive Detection and Response/Reporting Methods
  • Firewall Administration
​Instructor: Leslie Harrison          HarrisoL@walton.k12.fl.us          (850) 892-1240 ext. 5161
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