Computer Information Systems - Information Security for Business, Short-Term Technical Certificate
Curriculum Code #6623
Effective May 2024
Division of Engineering, Business and Information Technologies
The short-term technical certificate of information security for business provides the certificate holder a foundation in information security concepts starting with understanding risk concepts and addressing them through organizational elements and technology. A broad understanding of information security concerns such as: business continuity planning, policy development, IT security concepts, technology solutions, physical security issues, legal compliance topics, investigative techniques and accounting principles focused on the detection of fraud. This certificate is designed for the business major who does not have extensive hands-on technology background, but has experience in a managerial or other senior-level position and needs an understanding of information security issues and processes.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| ACTG 151 | ACCOUNTING I - FINANCIAL | 4 |
| ACTG 152 | ACCOUNTING II - MANAGERIAL 1 | 4 |
| ACTG 253 | FORENSIC ACCOUNTING 1 | 3 |
| CMNW 120 | CYBER-FOREN CYBER CRIME THE LAW | 4 |
| CYBR 252 | IT SECURITY CONCEPTS | 4 |
| SDEV 101 | INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 2 | 1 |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
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Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.
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A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester OR any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.
While completion of this certificate may aid in obtaining employment, many employers recommend the minimum completion of a degree program to gain employment in a business-related field.
Program Contact(s):
Nathanial Neeland
440-366-7790
nneeland@lorainccc.edu
For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.