Cybersecurity Analyst
Certificate of Achievement Information Technology and Information Systems · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate aligns with the regional preapprenticeship pathway and is where students can lay the foundation for a career in Cybersecurity starting with the core competencies in Information Systems, Networking, Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Coursework includes networking, systems administration, and core Cybersecurity topics. This certificate earns credits towards both the Cybersecurity Defender Certificate and Cybersecurity Professional A.S. Degree. This pathway will also prepare students to take multiple industry recognized certification exams: Network+, A+, Security+ and other industry certifications.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Data Integrity: Applies computing system, networking, and cybersecurity concepts to ensure integrity of data.
- Data Confidentiality: Applies computing system, networking, and cybersecurity concepts to ensure confidentiality of data.
- Data Availability: Applies computing system, networking, and cybersecurity concepts to ensure availability of data.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA): | 22-23 | |
| ITIS 10 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ITIS 14 | Windows Operating System Administration | 3 |
| ITIS 40 | Computer Hardware and CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation | 3 |
| ITIS 55 | Introduction to the Linux Operating System | 3 |
| ITIS 60 | Introduction to Systems & Network Cybersecurity | 3 |
| ITIS 65 | Digital Forensics Fundamentals | 4 |
| Choose one:: | 3-4 | |
| ITIS 50 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| orITIS 51 | Cisco Internetworking I | 4 |
| Total | 22-23 | |
Other Information
Business, Technology, and Hospitality
Local Program (Major) Code: N482
Program Control Number: 37641
TOP Code: 0708.00*
CIP Code: 11.1003