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2026 - 2027 Catalog Year
Linux Security & Network Essentials (Part-time)

Degree: Short-term Certificate
Division: Business and Public Services

This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.

Fall Semester (First Year)
Elective course signified by
Hours
 

Notes: Program elective. Choose from CIT-1130 or CIT-1411.

 

Term hours subtotal:

6

Spring Semester (First Year)
Hours
 

Description: Linux operating system installation, management, administration, troubleshooting techniques, writing and debugging shell procedures, pipes and interprocess communications, command lists, and network configuration for beginning and intermediate students. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Linux + exam. This course has no textbook costs.

Prerequisites: CIT 1107 and CIT 1130 or CIT 1411

Description: Intermediate computing and network security fundamentals. Topics include network vulnerabilities and attacks, network defenses, wireless network security, access control, network assessment and auditing, cryptography, and organizational security. Preparation will also be given for the ComptTIA Security+ exam. This course has no textbook costs.

Prerequisites: CIT 1107 and CIT 1130 or CIT 1411

 

Term hours subtotal:

6

This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances. View current catalog.