Cybersecurity

    • Curriculum prepares students to secure and defend computers, servers, mobile devices, networks, and information from malicious attacks.
    • Coursework includes information security policy, intrusion detection, pen testing/ethical hacking computer and digital forensics, security administration, networking operating systems administration, and industry best practices to protect data communications.
    • Potential careers include positions involving information security, cybersecurity, digital forensics, systems administration, IT infrastructure operations, or network administration.

     

    WTCC Program of Study Core Course Offerings for WECIB students

    Cybersecurity—A25590CS

    This curriculum prepares students to secure and defend computers, servers, mobile devices, networks, and information from malicious attacks.  Coursework includes information security policy, intrusion detection, pen testing/ethical hacking, computer and digital forensics, security administration, networking operating systems administration, and industry best practices to protect data communications. Potential careers include positions involving information security, cybersecurity, digital forensics, systems administration, IT infrastructure operations, or network administration.

  • Fall Semester 1 (High School Junior)

    NOS 110 Operating Systems Concepts | 3 WTCC credits; Prerequisite: none ; HS Credit 1

    CTI 110 Web, Programming & Database Foundation | 3 WTCC credits; Prerequisite: none ; HS Credit 1

  • Spring Semester 1 (High School Junior)

    CTI 120 Network & Security Foundation | 3 WTCC credits; Prerequisite: none ; HS Credit 1

    SEC 110 Security Concepts | 3 WTCC credits; Prerequisite: none ; HS Credit 1

  • Fall Semester 2 (High School Senior)

    NET 125 Introduction to Networks | 3 WTCC credits; Prerequisite: CTI 120 ; HS Credit 1

    CSC 121 Python Programming | 3 WTCC credits; Prerequisite: CTI 110 ; HS Credit 1

  • Spring Semester 2 (High School Senior)

    NET 126 Switching & Routing | 3 WTCC credits; Prerequisite: NET 125 ; HS Credit 1

    NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User | 3 WTCC credits; Prerequisite: NOS 110 ; HS Credit 1

  • 24 Credits

    Wake Tech Credentials Beyond High School

    • AAS Degree—Cybersecurity (69 Credit Hours)

    Updated August 2025. Courses subject to change as program is updated.

  • Technical Standards for Students of Wake Tech Information Technology Programs

    Students enrolling in Information Technology programs are expected to meet certain essential functions/technical standards. Wake Tech has deemed these standards essential for successful completion of the program. To verify the students’ ability to perform these essential functions, students may be required to demonstrate the following technical standards:

     

    Critical thinking skills - The ability to exercise sound judgment and evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of specific technical or professional interventions.

    Mobility and motor skills - The ability to apply sufficient fine and gross motor skills to perform physical activities related to common information technology occupations, including technical support, computer programming, network administration and data analysis. 

    Tactile skills - The ability to work with computer input devices as well as other information technology hardware such as peripherals and networking equipment.

    Auditory skills - The ability to understand and interpret audio alerts issued by information technology hardware such as a computer or network device.

    Visual skills - The ability to view information in an online lab environment, view computer equipment components and view output from a wide variety of computer programs displayed on a computer screen or remote terminal.

    Communication skills - The ability to communicate with clarity and precision using a range of communication media and using appropriate information technology terminology and concepts.

    Interpersonal skills - The ability to nurture mature, sensitive, and effective relationships, to adapt to changing environments and work related challenges and the ability to work cooperatively and with integrity.

    Behavioral skills - The ability to prompt attention to and completion of all responsibilities attendant to the occupation, to integrate constructive criticism, to dress appropriately and to effectively handle stress. 

    WTCC Cybersecurity AAS Website