A mixture of core software applications, networking classes, and security training including extensive hands-on experience in the classroom environment. Training also includes project management, ethics, and communications; the program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Design, build, and maintain secure computer systems and networks based on industry-recognized standards and practices; learn to use, configure, and maintain routers, switches, servers, and other interconnectivity components to provide secure electronic communications.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic law enforcement skills, criminal justice techniques, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Describe and apply current laws (federal, state, and municipal) to various situations involving crimes and/or civil offenses.
• Apply learned information, concepts, and theories to successfully investigate crime and security risks. .
• Develop the skills necessary to successfully conduct interviews and interrogations.
• Use appropriate technology to conduct investigations and to communicate with other agencies having a common interest in law enforcement.
• Demonstrate the effective use of public speaking skills in areas related to criminal justice (oral presentations, suspect interrogations, victim interviews, courtroom testimony, and public relations).
• Use learned forensic skills to process crime scene evidence.
• Identify common IT professions and apply basic IT tools to solve problems.
• Build software applications using current scripting and development languages.
• Recognize and mitigate various types of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in various environments.
• Install, configure and use various operating systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and network communications problems.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of legal and ethical standards related to the IT profession.
• Create a security framework based on the tenets of cyber security and current regulations related to business and industry.
• Design, install and manage secure, scalable small to medium size networks.
• Install and configure various operating systems and harden these systems against cyber-attacks.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of business impact analyses statements, business continuity plans, and disaster recovery plans for small to medium size organizations.
• Describe TCP/IP protocols used to transfer data across networks in terms of their purpose, what types of packets are sent and how they are used, and possible security issues.
• Use security tools, logs and packet captures to analyze security incidents and perform forensic analysis on devices.
• Perform applicable mathematical calculations throughout the business environment.
• Communicate professionally both in writing and verbally with co-workers, managers, stakeholders, and customers.
• Integrate technology skills in making business decisions and performing business functions.
• Use problem-solving and decision-making skills in preparing and implementing business solutions.
• Demonstrate good work habits, interpersonal and virtual teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
• Exhibit inclusiveness where each perspective is considered while progressing toward common goals.

• MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable application fee.
• Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
• Demonstrate college readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Cyber Security Specialist
• Incident Analyst/Responder
• IT Auditor
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Penetration/Vulnerability Tester
• Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• IT Technician
• Law Enforcement Intelligence Analyst