# Information Technology—Cybersecurity (Certificate of Achievement)

Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Information Technology

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/departments/infotech/#cybercoa

(formerly Computer Information Systems—Networking and Security)

Successful completion of the curriculum in Cybersecurity prepares students to advance their Information Technology careers as network administrators and cyber security professionals. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification exams. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

**Required Courses:**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IT 0075 | Python for Many Uses | 3 |
| IT 0105 | Computer Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 0110 | Installing, Configuring and Administering a Client OS | 3 |
| IT 0115 | Server Systems Administration | 3 |
| IT 0120 | Introduction to Information Systems Security | 3 |
| IT 0125 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| IT 0140 | Implementing Network Security and Firewalls | 3 |
| IT 0145 | Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| **Select 6 units from the following:** | | 6 |
| ↳ CSCI 0012 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I |  |
| ↳ CSCI 0050 | Introduction to Unix/Linux |  |
| ↳ IT 0060 | Project Management Concepts and Software |  |
| ↳ IT 0095 | Internship in Information Technology |  |
| ↳ IT 0100 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials |  |
| ↳ IT 0150 | Principles of Cybersecurity Analysis |  |
| ↳ IT 0165 | Computer Forensics Fundamentals |  |
| **Total Units** | | **30** |