Program Information
Advanced Technical Cert - Code 300200 - Catalog 2024/2025
Patrick Vilkinofsky, Assistant Professor, 386-506-4183, Patrick.Vilkinofsky@daytonastate.edu
Sarah Carter, Administrative Assistant, 386-506-4138, Sarah.Carter@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The Advanced Technical Certificate in Cybersecurity and Cyberforensics program provides the student with an understanding of both technical and management aspects of computer and network security and forensics using exposition of theory, laws, and technical forensic and security tools and techniques. Students are exposed to hands-on projects where they are required to combine theory, legal issues, and technical knowledge to solve real-world problems. The program incorporates innovative, tested methods of instruction with hands-on lab work to encourage student learning and success.
Description:
This program consists of 18 credits leading towards requirements for proficiency in protection and analysis of computer and network systems security and forensics. The program fulfills a critical need for IT professionals with expertise in cybersecurity and cyberforensics.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Design security solutions based on policies and risk management.
- Employ forensic procedures to preserve the integrity of digital evidence.
- Analyze file systems common to Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.
- Manage computer and network incidents and intrusions.
- Design security audits, continuity of operations planning, and disaster recovery.
Financial Aid
The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.
Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Additional Admission Requirements
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Applicants must have earned an Associate of Science (AS), an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, or previous Bachelor of Science (BS) with an overall grade point average of 2.5.
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Applicants who have not earned an associate degree may be admitted to the program if they have earned at least 60 transferrable college level credits with a grade of "C" or better in all core courses. Applicants in this category must otherwise meet all other requirements for admission which will be granted by approval of the Chair.
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Students may be required to take prerequisite courses to complete this certificate.
Careers
Associated Job Titles for this certificate include; Computer Security Specialist, Digital Forensics Examiner, Networks Security Analyst, Information Systems Security Engineer, Network/Security Architect, Incident Response Engineer, Computer Security Specialist, Computer Network Security Consultant, Forensics Engineer, Digital Forensics Analyst, Digital Forensics Lab Director.
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Program Specific Courses
| CTS3348 | Linux Administration | 3 |
| CIS4360 | Applied Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CET4884 | Security Methods and Practice | 3 |
| CET4861 | Advanced Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CET4862 | Network Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| CET4860 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18