Cybersecurity Specialist

This certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in cybersecurity. Students receive hands-on instruction on how to operate, install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, secure, and maintain computer networks as well as various ways to protect and secure the network. Students will become fully prepared to take the Network+, Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySa+) certification tests sponsored by CompTIA and offered at testing centers throughout the country.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, prepares student to develop and implement a structured network utilizing routers, switches, access points, and intrusion detection services; develop and analyze procedures and policy in an organizational setting; prepare students to work in a lower level security position for an IT department and transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in Cybersecurity; evaluate and explain ethical hacking tools in cybersecurity.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
CS/IS 190	Introduction to Computer Networks	3
CS/IS 193	Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking	3
CS/IS 196	Advanced Networking: Security	3
CS/IS 186	Workstation Security and Support	3
CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
CS/IS 194	Information Technology Essentials	3
CS/IS 197	Advanced Networking: Server Operations	3
CS/IS 240	Cloud Computing - Fundamentals	3
CS/IS 242	Cloud Computing - Security	3
CS/IS 172	Unix/Linus Operating System	4
CS/IS 174	Unix/Linux System Administration	4
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18-20

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.