Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Systems Security & Analysis)

Issued by Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville Technical Community College's IT/Systems Security & Analysis Program offers the Cybersecurity Specialist microcredential, based on SEC-110, 'Security Concepts'. This course covers threat management, endpoint security, cryptography, and network defense and explores cybersecurity resilience and incident response. Earners demonstrate expertise in securing systems, developing security policies, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

This badge signifies completion of the SEC-110 'Security Concepts' course in cybersecurity. Earners have mastered threat management, cryptography, network security, and risk management. It confirms their skill in identifying risks, crafting policies, and acknowledging the human and procedural aspects of information security. A minimum course completion grade of 80% is required.

Standards

Threat Analysis Proficiency

Identification and analysis of various cybersecurity threats by navigating diverse threat landscapes and digital environments.

Cryptography Application

Application of basic cryptographic principles in the context of key infrastructures and cryptographic protocols.

Network Defense Capabilities

Assessment of network threats and application of appropriate defense protocols, proficiently utilizing network security appliances and technologies.

Authentication Methodologies

Management of user identities, authentication, and access control to ensure only authorized individuals have access to resources.

Policy Development and Implementation

Development and implementation of information security policies, explaining the role of policy in cybersecurity.