INA, Ill. (August 1, 2025) — Demand is high for professionals who can stop cyber threats and protect sensitive data. º£½ÇÊÓƵ is helping students step into this field through a short-term Cyber Security Specialist certificate, backed by US Homeland Security.
About the Certificate
The Cyber Security Specialist certificate is a certified training program for the US Department of Homeland Security's (NICCS). Students will learn the necessary knowledge and skills to detect and mitigate cyber-attacks by understanding attack vectors, investigating intrusions and creating proactive defense methods.
This certificate focuses on the tools, tactics and technologies used in the field of cyber security, and offers a balance of classroom and laboratory activities. The certificate is spread across four semesters and includes courses such as:
- Hardware and Operating Systems
- Linux Networking
- Fundamentals of Information Security
- Hacking Techniques and Tools
- Network Security, Firewalls & VPNs
Interested in starting the Cyber Security certificate? Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch. Or visit rlc.edu/information-technology for more information.