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Computer Science Cybersecurity

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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The Cybersecurity Short Certificate prepares individuals to protect critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Cybersecurity jobs are expected to increase 35% between 2021-2031, with mean Alabama salary of $104,580. The 28-hour track covers Network Communications, Network Security, CISCO I, Programming Concepts, Information Assurance, Security Analysis, Ethical Hacking, and Computer Forensics.

Credits

28 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 15-1212.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSystems AnalysisMonitoringActive LearningProgrammingSystems EvaluationSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyTelecommunicationsCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityLaw and Government

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionNear VisionWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClaritySelective Attention

Tasks

  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destructi
  • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being tr
  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o
  • Develop disaster recovery plans.
  • Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or autom
  • Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
  • Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
  • Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
  • Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
  • Use drone technology for surveillance and loss prevention.

Technology

Development environment softwareAccess softwareNetwork monitoring softwareData base user interface and query softwareObject or component oriented development softwareWord processing softwareInternet directory services softwareExpert system softwareOperating system softwareVideo creation and editing softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareEnterprise application integration softwareTransaction security and virus protection softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Desktop computersLocal area network LAN analyzersMainframe computersNetwork analyzersNotebook computersProtocol analyzersAsynchronous transfer mode ATM analyzersBackup serversBit error rate testers BERTBroadband aggregation equipmentCable analyzersCable qualification testersChannel banksCommunication cable testersComputer network routersComputer network switchesDomain name servers DNSFiber optic power metersFile serversFirewall equipmentAccess control systemsAutomated locksClosed circuit television CCTV surveillance systemsComputer data input scannersContact alarm systemsCopy machinesDigital video camerasDigital video recorders DVRElectronic article surveillance EAS sensing devicesElectronic cash registers

Work Values

Working ConditionsSupportIndependenceAchievementRecognitionRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Information Security Analysts15-1212.00
  • Penetration Testers15-1299.04
  • Computer Network Architects15-1241.00
  • Retail Loss Prevention Specialists33-9099.02
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • SIEM alert triage (Splunk, Sentinel, Chronicle) — investigate per runbook under a senior analyst's review.
  • Phishing analysis and email-threat investigations — work the queue on a tier-1 rotation.
  • Vulnerability-scan output (Nessus, Qualys, Wiz) — interpret and prioritize routine findings.
  • Standard runbooks for common alerts — execute correctly and document outcomes.
  • Tickets and case-tracking in the ITSM platform — log accurately for downstream investigation.
  • Endpoint-detection tools (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) — interpret detections on a standard threat profile.
  • Common attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK) — recognize techniques in alerts at the tactic level.
  • Authentication and identity basics (SSO, MFA, SAML, OIDC) — explain and apply correctly.
  • Network-traffic analysis basics (firewall logs, DNS, NetFlow) — read and pattern-match on routine sessions.
  • Compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001 high-level) — recognize control families in audit prep.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
31%
Placement Rate
80%