Cybersecurity
Certificates

Protecting systems, networks, & programs from digital Attacks.

Cybersecurity Certificate Program

With an emphasis in IoT
The Nevada Technology Academy Cyber Security program has been designed to provide students with a broad education in the aspects of Cyber Security, with additional focus on IOT, to enable them to capture high paying, entry jobs in the fast-growing Cyber Security industry in Nevada. The program has been vetted and is supported by a significant list of the top IOT and Cyber Security companies in Nevada.
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About the Cybersecurity Certificate Program

“…. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These attacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes. Implementing effective cybersecurity measures is particularly challenging today because there are more devices than people, and attackers are becoming more innovative. In today’s connected world, everyone benefits from advanced cyberdefense programs. At an individual level, a cybersecurity attack can result in everything from identity theft, to extortion attempts, to the loss of important data like family photos. Everyone relies on critical infrastructure like power plants, hospitals, and financial service companies. Securing these and other organizations is essential to keeping our society functioning. Everyone also benefits from the work of cyber security specialists, who investigate new and emerging threats and cyber-attack strategies. Their work makes the Internet safer for everyone….” Cisco

Cybersecurity Certificate Program Focus

 The Nevada Technology Academy Cyber Security certificate program focuses on a broad range of technologies that are essential in the realm of securing the computers and information. The program includes training in the networking that is used to connect and communicate electronic information. The program also includes instruction in dealing with the operating systems common in industry. Students will have regular lab work and will learn ethical hacking skills and will learn how to perform penetration testing which exposes areas of vulnerability. The hands-on approach provides students with experience doing actual work to prepare them for placement in Industry.

Cybersecurity Certificate - Entry Level Curriculum

 The Cybersecurity program contains hands-on curriculum appropriate for ensuring a
skilled workforce in the entry level facets of cybersecurity including computer and
network hardware, ethical hacking, and digital forensic fundaments.

Program Outcomes:
  • Provides the student an introductory perspective on the challenges of securing an IT infrastructure
  • Introduces the student to techniques, tools and remediation protocols to address cyber threats.
  • Provides understanding and experience in the fundamentals of an IT infrastructure.
  • Teaches the student to understand vulnerabilities and introduces them to the concepts of an appropriate response to minimize the effect of a breach.

Required: 360 clock hours; minimum 2.0 GPA
Course Number Description Clock Hours
CIT112 IT Essentials 60
CIT114 Network+ 60
CIT115 Security+ 60
CIT118 Network Defense 45
CIT162 Digital Forensics 45
CIT173 Introduction to Linux & VMWare 45
CIT200 Introduction to Ethical Hacking 45

Cybersecurity Certificate - Advanced

The Cybersecurity program contains hands-on curriculum appropriate for ensuring a
skilled workforce in essential facets of cybersecurity including computer hardware,
networking, software, anti-hacking fundaments, and Edge to Cloud security to support
the IoT and other industries

Program Outcomes:
  • Provides the student a global perspective on the challenges of securing an IT infrastructure
  • Teaches the student the use and application of techniques, tools and remediation protocols to address cyber threats.
  • Provides understanding and experience in assessment of the strength and vulnerabilities of an IT infrastructure.
  • Teaches the student to address vulnerabilities and to provide the appropriate response to minimize the effect of a breach. 
  • Provides the students specialized knowledge in the application of these cybersecurity techniques to the IoT ecosystem.

Required: 285 clock hours; minimum 2.0 GPA
Course Number Description Clock Hours
CIT116 Cybersecurity analyst 60
CIT165 Windows 10, Hyper V and VMWare 45
CIT175 Introduction to Kali Linux 45
CIT202 Advanced Ethical Hacking 45
CIT205 Penetration Testing 45
CIT315 Integration Security 45