Cyber Security Technology

Program Information

The Cyber Security program is designed to prepare individuals in the areas of confidentiality, integrity, and availability in information security. Individuals will be given the opportunity to master the skills necessary to install, design, manage, operate, plan, maintain and troubleshoot hardware in a secure information technology infrastructure. Students will develop the skills necessary to recognize and prevent threats against an organization or system.  Students will also look at various security models, incident handling, physical, hardware, and software security, and various security laws.

Location of Program:

Poplarville Campus
Fully Online

Program Start:

Fall Semester

Program Instructor Contact Information:

Frank Hammen
601.403.1551
fhammen@prcc.edu

Your natural abilities

  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent at Communication
  • Trustworthinesses

Classroom knowledge

  • Configure local and group security policies
  • Configure and secure network devices
  • Explore data forensics analysis with Autopsy Digital Forensics software
  • Use OSSIM for information event management
  • Use Open-Source Intelligence to gather data for system monitoring

Graduation options

  • Associate in Applied Science

Possible careers in this program:

Careers include but are not limited to Computer Technician, Network Administrator, and Network Technician.

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