Cybersecurity Digital Forensics (CS_DF) Certificate Program
This track offers six courses that cover the fundamentals of computer systems, networks and cybersecurity, as well as advanced topics in cyber forensics investigation.
The track focuses on developing learner’s skills and abilities to conduct deep-dive investigations on cybercrimes and security incidents, recover and analyze artifacts of cybercrimes security incidents.
Program Requirements
| CWCT Required Core | Three Courses |
|---|---|
| CWCT100 – CompTIA A+ | 45 Hours |
| CWCT105 – CompTIA Security+ | 45 Hours |
| CWCT115 – Cisco CyberOps | 45 Hours |
CWCT Digital Forensics Track | Three Courses |
| CWCT116 - Linux System Administration | 45 Hours |
| CWCT235 – Computer Forensics | 45 Hours |
| CWCT255 – Digital Forensic Investigation | 45 Hours |
*Six total courses required for the completion of the CS_SA Track.
Sample Session by Session Plan of Study
| Session 1 | Pre-Requisite | Certification Prep |
|---|---|---|
| CWCT100 – CompTIA A+ | Knowledge Assessment in Math, English, IT | CompTIA A+ |
| CWCT116 – Linux System Administration | Knowledge Assessment in Math, English, IT | CompTIA Linux+ |
Session 2 | ||
| CWCT255 – Digital Forensic Investigation | CWCT100, CWCT116 and CWCT105*/CWCT115* | EC-Council CHFI |
| CWCT115 – Cisco CyberOps | CWCT100 | Cisco CyberOPs Asso. |
Session 3 | ||
| CWCT105 – CompTIA Security+ | CWCT100 | CompTIA Security+ |
| CWCT235 - Computer Forensics | CWCT255 |
*Prerequisite course that can be taken in parallel.