Cyber Security Technology

Program Director: Lauri Arnold-Calder
Office: Technology Arts 4 Building, Room 103C
Address: 855 E. Lavaca St., Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: (409) 839-2050
E-mail: cntt@lit.edu

The 60 SCH Cyber Security Technology (CSTA) program prepares students to work with cyber security and cryptography encryption concepts to protect today's vast computer network. Students receive training in the latest security and encryption methods used in today's information technology environment. CSTA majors also receive extensive training on wired and wireless networking, and server configuration concepts. In order for Cyber Security Technology majors to earn the credentials required for their success, they will receive training to earn one or more of the following industry certifications:

• A+ Certification
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
• (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate 
• Network+ Certification
• Security+ Certification

The physical requirements and mental abilities, certification expectations, and intensity of instruction required of Cyber Security Technology (CSTA) majors are high. Therefore, all CSTA major-specific courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better, or obtain approval of the program director before continuing to take courses as a CSTA major. Additionally, CSTA majors must earn an industry certification in one of the following areas prior to graduation: A+, CCENT, CCNA, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, Network+, Security+, and SSCP. If a student does not meet graduation requirements due only to his or her failure to earn the required certification, the student must then meet the certification requirement for graduation within one additional calendar year. Failure to complete certification requirements for graduation within this time limit will require the student to take additional courses and/or repeat courses (as required by the program director) until certification requirements are met. A graduate of this program is awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree123. A certificate in Cyber Defense Technology124 (CDTC) is also offered. All courses within the Cyber Security Technology program must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Awards

• Cyber Security Technology, A.A.S

• Cyber Defense Technology, Certificate