Location
Catonsville, Essex, Online
Cybersecurity administrators are responsible for installing, administering, and troubleshooting an organization's security solutions and developing security policies and ensuring compliance. They defend systems against unauthorized access or modification; monitor network traffic for unusual activity; configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti-virus software and patch management systems; implement network security, application security, and access control; and develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols. If you like to make sure everything is secure and have an interest in monitoring and preventing security breaches, then a job as a cybersecurity administrator could be for you.Job titles related to cybersecurity administrator include information security manager, IT security administrator, network security administrator, security manager, and systems security administrator.This career requires continued training and education.This program prepares students to take the CompTIA® A+, Network+, and Security+ certification exams and a career as a cybersecurity administrator. Students learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot PCs, mobile devices and networks as well as the theory, principles, technologies, and operations of computer networking. Students will also learn how to implement and manage network security to protect against threats, risks, and attacks and perform vulnerability assessments and audits.Successful candidates must be self-driven, an analytical thinker, and a problem solver as well as have exceptional planning and project management skills and can work both independently and as a team member.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 9% from 2022 to 2032 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,180. The salary range in Maryland is $64,930 - $169,240 with a median wage of $107,690. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach:https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/
Program Course Sequence
Course Number |
Course Title |
Course
Hours |
Textbook Information |
Costs |
PCO466
or
PCO467 (if blended)
Shared with credit class DCOM 163
|
A+ Certification PC Technician |
50 |
PC Pro (Access Key); TestOut; $172
Check with the Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing.
|
$735
T-$221/F-$514 |
PCA619
or
PCA615 (if blended)
Shared with credit class DCOM 101
|
Networking and Data Communications |
37.5 |
Digital Materials |
$569
T-$171/F-$398 |
PCA620
or
PCA616 (if blended)
Shared with credit class DCOM 251
|
Network+ Technician Certification |
50 |
The Official CompTIA Network+ Student Guide; CompTIA; $62.55
CertMaster Labs Network+ (Access Key); CompTIA; $85.33
Check with the Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing.
|
$735
T-$221/F-$514 |
PCA 594
or
PCP 777
(if blended)
Shared with credit class DCOM 258
|
Introduction to Information Security |
37.5 |
Security Pro (Access Key) TestOut; $185.33
Check with the Coordinator for potential text update before purchasing.
|
$569
T-$171/F-$398 |
Course Series Totals: |
|
175 |
$505.21 |
$2,608
T-$784/F-$1,824 |