Infrastructure Security
Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Systems · Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Description
The Infrastructure Security Certificate of Achievement program provides best practices and competencies for students to design, install and implement services and applications; manage and optimize security infrastructure to ensure compliance with security controls; help prevent, detect, investigate and respond to operational security threats and attacks; facilitate security vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and risk assessments; investigate security events and incidents, including forensic analysis; represent security interests on project teams by ensuring security standards and requirements; conduct security research, analysis and review of infrastructure designs to ensure compliance with company security policies; evaluate new products and technologies to protect against existing and emerging security threats; and develop and implement information security policies and procedures.
A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon successful completion of the courses specified in the program requirements. This program can be completed in four semesters.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities may include Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1122), Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021), and Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1121).
Learning Outcome(s)
- Install and configure infrastructure, software, and upgrades
- Install, configure, and test network devices, servers, and workstations
- Troubleshoot hardware, network, and security problems
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | 27-30 | |
| Core Courses: | 21 | |
| CIS 52 | Cloud Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS 53 | Intrusion Detection In-Depth: Compliance, Security, Forensics and Troubleshooting | 3 |
| CIS 54 | IT Security Goals, Strategy, Policy, and Leadership | 3 |
| CIS 55 | Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling | 3 |
| CIS 58 | Hacker Guard – Baseline Training for IT Administrators and Operations | 3 |
| CIS 60 | Computer Forensics Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS 72 | Systems and Network Administration | 3 |
| Choose One: | 3-5 | |
| CIS 5 | Introduction to Computer Science | 5 |
| CIS 6 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 5 |
| CIS 7 | Control Structures and Objects | 4 |
| CS 20 | Python Application Programming | 3 |
| Choose 3-4 Units: | 3-4 | |
| CIS 51 | Introduction to Information Technology Project Management | 4 |
| CIS 98 | Database Programming with SQL | 4 |
| CIS 178 | Build Automation for DevOps and QA | 4 |
| CIS 221 | Cyber Safety, Online Identity, and Computer Literacy | 1-3 |
| CIS 247 | Information Systems Skills Challenge | 1-4 |
| COPED 469 | Work Experience in Security Administration | 1-4 |