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Cybersecurity

Looking to build a career in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity? Look no further than Cape Cod Community College!

Our Cybersecurity certificate program provides students with the technical skills necessary for penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking. Through authorized testing of computer systems, networks, and web applications, students learn to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities, preparing them for entry-level positions in the industry.

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Students completing the Cybersecurity certificate are trained to work as penetration testers within network administration, engineering, management or consulting. Students are encouraged to build on the certificate program eventually obtaining a degree at the College.

Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity Certificate, students are able to:

  • Read, write, discuss, and think critically about topics and ideas in IT Security.
  • Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical standards in the performance of responsibilities in a variety of IT Security careers.
  • Work independently and with teams in an IT Security setting.
  • Synthesize information from documentation and solve business problems.
  • Prepare for Security Penetration Testing certification exam.
  • Prepare for Security+ certification exam.
  • Prepare for Ethical Hacking certification exam.
  • Prepare for Advanced Ethical Hacking certification exam.
  • Prepare for Security Reverse Engineering certification exam.
  • Prepare for Security Expert Penetration Testing certification exam.

Full Time Faculty

Louis Beco
Andrea Lyons