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Cybersecurity Fundamentals
What you'll learn
Launch your career in the growing cybersecurity industry with this foundational microcredential centered on protecting networks from cyber threats. You will start by gaining a fundamental understanding of computer networks, including essential concepts and terminology, industry protocol models, server software technologies and security and network applications. You will learn the architectures and standards used to create networks and put your knowledge to work by building local area networks (LANs), configuring basic settings on routers and switches, and implementing internet protocol (IP) addressing schemes. As you explore potential cyber threats to today's networks, you will build essential skills in decision making and problem-solving, applying technical and mathematical concepts to resolve networking issues and analyze data traffic. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to continue your studies and readies you for two nationally recognized certifications, CompTIA Networking+ and CompTIA Security+. This microcredential is a great entry point to field, readying you to apply for a broad range of entry to junior level positions such as network support specialist, network operations specialist, information security assistant and more. This microcredential can also add specialized skills for those currently working in broader information technology support positions.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
What you'll learn
Launch your career in the growing cybersecurity industry with this foundational microcredential centered on protecting networks from cyber threats. You will start by gaining a fundamental understanding of computer networks, including essential concepts and terminology, industry protocol models, server software technologies and security and network applications. You will learn the architectures and standards used to create networks and put your knowledge to work by building local area networks (LANs), configuring basic settings on routers and switches, and implementing internet protocol (IP) addressing schemes. As you explore potential cyber threats to today's networks, you will build essential skills in decision making and problem-solving, applying technical and mathematical concepts to resolve networking issues and analyze data traffic. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to continue your studies and readies you for two nationally recognized certifications, CompTIA Networking+ and CompTIA Security+. This microcredential is a great entry point to field, readying you to apply for a broad range of entry to junior level positions such as network support specialist, network operations specialist, information security assistant and more. This microcredential can also add specialized skills for those currently working in broader information technology support positions.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Faculty
Related microcredentials
Part of a series
Additional resources
*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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