Study cybersecurity at JCC
The Cybersecurity certificate from Jamestown Community College prepares you to enter the workforce immediately after graduation and seek employment in network design and administration, system architecture, security tools, incident response, forensic analysis, and vulnerability analysis.
JCC's program emphasizes a basic understanding of computers and computer networks, as well as the vulnerability of those systems. You will study tools, policies, and procedures to address a variety of cyber threats. The certificate can also be a focused specialization for students earning a JCC degree in computer science or information technology.
2024 median pay for information security analysts: $124,910/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
- Available online
- Available on the Jamestown Campus
- Available on the Cattaraugus County Campus
- Several upper-level courses are only offered online
Program pathway
Earn this certificate as a part of:
This program includes courses that may qualify for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
Courses
Cybersecurity skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Identify security risks and threats to computers and computer networks.
- Specify and implement appropriate hardware and software safeguards.
- Design a basic LAN and WAN, given specific parameters and constraints.
- Troubleshoot and optimize computer networks.