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  Mar 19, 2024
 
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Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Level 1 Certificate


The information security and assurance certificate may be completed in one year.  Information Security and Assurance will prepare students to design, implement and secure computer networks.  Students with this degree will be able to install security software, monitor networks for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks and in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber crime.  Some security courses in this degree have been approved by National Security Agency, NSA (applies to SPC only).   

Related Degrees and Certificates

Computer Programmer A.A.S.  
Computer Support Specialist, A.A.S.  
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, A.A.S  
Network Administrator, A.A.S.  
Cisco Certified Network Associate Level 1 Certificate  
Computer Programming Basics Level 1 Certificate  
Computer Programming Intermediate Level 1 Certificate  
Computer Support Specialist Level 1 Certificate  
Computer Forensics Level 1 Certificate  
Personal Computer Skills Level 1 Certificate  

Certificate Requirements (Total Credit Hours 28)


NOTES:


 * Capstone Course
# Course not offered at Palo Alto College
CIP Code: 11.0101
Major Code: IACB

Gainful Employment


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Gainful Employment Information for Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Level 1 Certificate.