The purpose of this certificate program is to prepare students for employment as a cybersecurity support technician. The program will provide training needed to support professionals in the field of cybersecurity, computer and mobile device forensics to include the seizure, forensic imaging, and analysis and reporting of digital media needed for presentation in criminal or civil courts.

The certificate is upward compatible with the Computer Information Technology, Associate in Science Degree.

Academic Advising 

• Leesburg Campus 352-365-3574
• South Lake Campus 352-243-5722
• Sumter Center 352-568-0001

Career Development Services 

Careers@lssc.edu 352-323-3603

Program Contact Information 

CIT@lssc.edu 352-323-3635

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Hours
CGS 1000	Introduction to Information Technology	3
CGS 1100	Business Computer Applications	3
CTS 1133	A+ Software	3
	Hours	9
Second Semester
CTS 1131	A+ Hardware	3
GEB 2214	Business Communications	3
CTS 2321	Linux System Administration	3
	Hours	9
Third Semester
CTS 2142	Project Management Concepts	3
CTS 2134	Network+ Concepts	3
	Hours	6
Fourth Semester
CET 2880	Digital Forensics	3
CET 2660	Network Security Fundamentals	3
CIS 2530	Introduction to Cybersecurity	3
	Hours	9
	Total Hours	33

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Program Core Courses
CGS 1000	Introduction to Information Technology	3
CGS 1100	Business Computer Applications	3
CTS 1131	A+ Hardware	3
CTS 1133	A+ Software	3
GEB 2214	Business Communications	3
CTS 2142	Project Management Concepts	3
CTS 2134	Network+ Concepts	3
CET 2660	Network Security Fundamentals	3
CET 2880	Digital Forensics	3
CTS 2321	Linux System Administration	3
CIS 2530	Introduction to Cybersecurity	3
Total Hours		33

When beginning this program, students are advised to make an appointment for advising with the Program Manager.

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Students must complete 25% of each program's total credit hours at LSSC and earn a grade of C of higher in all certificate courses to earn this certificate.