Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Technical Diploma

The Cybersecurity Technical Diploma will equip students with the knowledge and skills to develop a career in the field
of cybersecurity. In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a critical component of
safeguarding digital assets and protecting sensitive information.This program builds requisite IT and Networking skills
and covers a variety of important cybersecurity topics while helping prepare learners for entry-level help desk roles with cybersecurity focus, or for current IT professionals seeking to transistion into cybersecurity.

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    Program Outline

    Term 1
    Course # Course Title Credits
    1080119500 Written Communication
    Description

    Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments is designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.

    3.00
    1015110500 Digital Literacy with Cyber Security
    Description

    This course will cover identifying and differentiating between major computer components, Microsoft Windows operating system and application operations, computing environment issue troubleshooting, making connections between office network devices, file management, and basic cybersecurity threats and best practices.

    1.00
    1015011400 Network+ Fundamentals
    Description

    This course explores network cabling and hardware devices, switching and routing, security, addressing, Ethernet and wireless, LANs and WANs, operations and management, and optimization and troubleshooting.

    3.00
    1015114000 IT Security
    Description

    This course explores the threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities to an organization’s devices, applications, and infrastructure throughout the enterprise. Tools, techniques, and technologies will further the exploration that help assess, secure, and monitor organizational assets as well as respond, investigate, and recover from incidents.

    3.00
    1015113000 Cybersecurity Analyst
    Description

    This course explores security vulnerability assessment and management, threat intelligence and hunting, system and network architecture, vulnerability assessments, network security and management, host-based attacks, and post-attack response. Prerequisites: 1015114000 IT Security (C or better) and 1015011400 Network Plus Fundamentals (C or better).

    3.00
    1015113500 Pen Testing +
    Description

    This course explores security penetration testing, system hacking, malware and sniffers, reconnaissance and enumeration, session hijacking and DoS, firewalls and honetypots, SQL injections and cryptography, and more.Prerequisites: 1015114000 IT Security (C or better) and 1015011400 Network Plus Fundamentals (C or better).

    3.00

    At A Glance

    How You'll Learn

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    Online Classes

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    Flexible Pace


    Term Starts

     Summer 2025 
    May 19 - 12-Week Summer Term Start

    Fall 2025 
    August 25 - 16-Week Fall Term Start

    Spring 2026 
    January 12 - 16-Week Spring Term Start

    Start dates represent the beginning of a new term. Certain programs or courses may not be available to start every term. Please view the course schedules for a list of upcoming classes or contact the Welcome Center at 715-365-4493.

    Program Tuition*

    $2,634

    *Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.

    Financial Aid Eligible

    You may experience these additional costs, not charged by Nicolet, estimated based on length of program.

    Transportation
    $1,150
    Food/Housing
    $1,144
    Personal Expenses
    $1,146

    What You'll Learn

    • Manage computer network connected devices
    • Increase the security of networks, devices, and users
    • Protect against cybersecurity threats

    Your Potential Careers

    • Cybersecurity Analyst

    Median Annual Salary

    $95,718 $103,168 $119,867
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    Your application can be submitted online, it takes just a few minutes to complete.

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