Cybersecurity, Basic Certificate
College(s):
Richard J. Daley Harold Washington Kennedy-King Malcolm X Olive-Harvey Harry S Truman Wilbur WrightProgram Code: 0297
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| CIS 103 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| CIS 116 | Operating System I | 3 |
| CIS 255 | Operating Systems II | 3 |
| COMPSFI 101 | Networking Essentials | 3 |
| or NET TEC 121 | Internetworking I | |
| COMPSFI 102 | Information Security Essentials | 3 |
| COMPSFI 202 | Cybercrime and Incident Response | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Cybersecurity. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 116 | Operating System I (CompTIA A+ Software) | 3 |
| COMPSFI 101 or NET TEC 121 | Networking Essentials or Internetworking I | 3 |
| CIS 103 | Fundamentals of Programming (using Python) | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CIS 255 | Operating Systems II | 3 |
| COMPSFI 102 | Information Security Essentials (CompTIA Security+) | 3 |
| COMPSFI 202 | Cybercrime and Incident Response | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Information Security Analysts
Job Description
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
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| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
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Annual Job Openings
192 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 0.00% |
| A certificate | 7.16% |
| Some college | 2.01% |
| An Associate degree | 12.87% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 75.16% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 2.80% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
77.96% continue their education beyond an associate degree