Cybersecurity Employment Concentration

The employment concentration in Cybersecurity is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skill to gain employment in such Cybersecurity fields such as Security Analyst, Security Specialist and Security Administrator. In addition, the course work prepares students to pass the Cisco Cybersecurity exams to become a certified associate in Security and Cyber Operation.

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Design Your Future!

Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities.  Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.    

  • Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.   
  • Are you a part-time student?  Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
CSIS-202 CCNA 1 Computer Networks (formerly Networks and Data Communications) 3
CSIS-160 Information Security Systems 3
 Units6
Spring Semester 1
CSIS-164 Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking 3
CSIS-791 CCNA 2 Routing and Switching Essentials (formerly CSIS-091) 3
CSIS-594 Cyber Operations (formerly CSIS-094) 3
 Units9
 Total Units15
Course Title Credits
Required Courses
CSIS-160Information Security Systems3
CSIS-164Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking3
CSIS-202CCNA 1 Computer Networks (formerly Networks and Data Communications)3
CSIS-594Cyber Operations (formerly CSIS-094)3
CSIS-791CCNA 2 Routing and Switching Essentials (formerly CSIS-091)3
Total Units15

Discover information about careers that interest you!

  1. Take a Career Quiz to learn about yourself and receive career suggestions based on your interests. 
  2. Search available in-demand jobs in your career areas of interest and find up-to-date salaries and education requirements. 
  3. Find the MSJC Program that connects your interests to a career.

Note: There are no guaranteed positions for students completing these programs. Education and work experience required will vary by employer. The salary and benefits for specific occupations will be dependent on work experience, education, background, and employer.