Computer Forensics and Security Specialist (CF51) Certificate

Campus Availability and Advisement:

• Catoosa County Campus Advisor: Rocky Spurlock
• Floyd County Campus  Advisor: Julia Hopkins
• Gordon County Campus Advisor: Julia Hopkins
• Walker County Campus Advisor: Rocky Spurlock
• This program is also available 100% online. For online advisement, contact any of the above.

Program Description:

Computer Forensics and Security Specialist certificate is designed to give students the knowledge they need to understand how to detect and prevent computer-related criminal activity and/or unauthorized use, including computer systems security.

Program Technical Requirements

1. All CIST programs require windows based PC.

2. Chromebooks and Mac and Linux based computers are not compatible with programs.

3. CIST 1510 and CIST 2531 require an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

Course Validity Duration

All CIST courses are valid for a period of 5 years after completion.

COMP 1000 is valid for a period of 5 years after completion.

Note: For the online version of CIST 2451, the lab final must be completed in person on campus or in person at other locations with an instructor approved proctor.

Required Courses

CIST 1001	Computer Concepts	4
CIST 1122	Hardware Installation and Maintenance	4
CIST xxxx	CIST Operating Systems Course	3
CIST 1601	Information Security Fundamentals	3
CIST 1401	Computer Networking Fundamentals	4
	OR
CIST 2451	Introduction to Networks - CISCO	4
CIST 2601	Implementing Operating Systems Security	4
CIST 2602	Network Security	4
CIST 2612	Computer Forensics	4

Total Credit Hours: 30 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation