Security Administrator Certificate

Pathway:

Security Administrator

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CIS.SAD.CERT (C405A)

Total Program Credits: 18

The Security Administrator Certificate prepares students for security administrator positions. Security administrators work to defend the system as a whole and keep it secure from threats. This program also prepares students to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

Stackable Certificate:

A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Security Administrator Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Install, administer, and troubleshoot network security solutions.
2. Develop security awareness and network policies and procedures to monitor network traffic and detect and stop unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.
3. Configure security systems, analyze security requirements, and recommend improvements.
   
4. Develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols.

(Reviewed Fall 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications	Core Course	3
OR
CIS 102 ◊ Professional Information Technology and Computer Science	Core Course	3
CIS 105 ◊ A+ PC Hardware & Software	Core Course	3
CIS 106 ◊ A+ PC Maintenance & Repair	Core Course	3
CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals	Core Course	3
CIS 220 ◊ # Introduction to Network Security	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	15
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Notes: A+ Certificate completed after taking CIS 106.

Network Technician Certificate completed after taking CIS 220.

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
CIS 226 ◊ # Advanced Network Security	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	3
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan. Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable)

See CIS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Daniel Grigoletti, Ext. 3354; email: [e-mail]

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)