Cybersecurity Defender
Certificate of Achievement Information Technology and Information Systems · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate will build upon the foundations of the Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate and equips the student with the skills needed in cloud computing and digital forensics. The curriculum will cover the tools, techniques, and advanced topics used in forensics and cloud computing. Additionally, the coursework will introduce programming, automation, cyber operations, and legal aspects of cybersecurity. This accredited certificate earns credits towards the Cybersecurity Professional AS degree. It prepares students to take the following industry certification exams: Network+, MD102, Security+, Linux+, Amazon AWS Foundations, PenTest+, CYSA+, Project+, and CISSP. It is also part of the optional Apprenticeship program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Organizational Vulnerability: Applies Applies computing system, networking, and cybersecurity concepts to identify vulnerabilities in an organization’s information systems and assist with remediation.
- 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): | ||
| Cybersecurity Analyst Core Certificate courses: | 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 |
| Plus these required courses: | 18 | |
| ITIS 45 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| ITIS 61 | Cyber Defense, Operations & Analysis | 4 |
| ITIS 64 | Ethical Hacking & PenTesting | 4 |
| ITIS 70 | Virtualization, Cloud Essentials, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) | 4 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| ITIS 30 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| orCOMPSCI 1 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I (C++) | 3 |
| orCOMPSCI 5 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I (Python) | 3 |
| Students are encouraged to participate in the ITIS Apprenticeship Program (ITIS 97ABCD - Internships and Apprenticeships in Computer Information Systems) | ||
| Total | 40-41 | |
Other Information
Business, Technology, and Hospitality
Local Program (Major) Code: N483
Program Control Number: 37640
TOP Code: 0708.00*
CIP Code: 11.1003