Cybersecurity Operations

What you'll learn

This Cybersecurity Operations microcredential provides you with the tactical knowledge and skills needed to detect, analyze and respond to cybersecurity threats. You will strengthen your knowledge of network architecture with a focus on vulnerabilities. You will gain essential skills in cryptography, security management, detection and escalation, consistent with work in a security operations center. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares all for continued study and readies you to earn two nationally recognized industry certifications: the Comp TIA Security+ and the CISCO CyberOps Associate. This microcredential is ideal for those working in information technology seeking to focus on security. You will be ready to apply for junior level job opportunities in Security Operations Centers (SOC) such as SOC/cybersecurity analyst, network security analyst, help desk or cyber security technician.

An online microcredential from Monroe Community College (70 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Monroe Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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Career outlook

Related occupations: IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Junior Developer

Entry-level IT roles often require a certification rather than a degree.