Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Business and Technology

The Cybersecurity program provides students with the skills required to find employment in the rapidly changing field of Cybersecurity, one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Students have the opportunity to develop, defend, and protect networks and information systems against cyber-attacks while managing hardware, operating systems, local and wide-area networks, enterprise security, computer forensics, vulnerability assessment, security compliance, and information assurance. Once students have developed the foundational Information Technology (IT) skills, students directly apply classroom theory to the hands-on configuration of hardware, including: workstations, servers, virtual servers, switches, routers, VPNs, firewalls and other relevant equipment. Many of the courses prepare students for industry certifications from organizations such as: Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, and the Linux Professional Institute. After completing the program, work with one of our placement specialists to get your foot in the door utilizing your newly gained skills and certifications. If you are already employed, enhance your skills with a customized plan developed just for you by working one-on-one with a faculty advisor.

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Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$4,100

Includes: Tuition (@ 900 hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Cost Estimate

$1,431

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

  • Annual Fee: $40
  • Digital Book Access Fee: $116
  • Supplies/Tools/Equipment: $140
  • Industry Certifications: $1,135 — required for graduation
Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid upon program completion

Financial Aid

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Program Contact
Business and Technology

  • Christine Fresh
  • 801-593-2040
Program Length: 900 hours
19 months @ 12hrs/wk
9 months @ 24hrs/wk
Enrollment Type:
Year-Round
Training Location:
Main Campus
Cybersecurity
Classroom Hours
Mon

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Tue

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Wed

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Thu

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Fri

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

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Cohort Start Dates
  • Class Start: Oct 11, 2022 - Orientation on Oct 06
  • Class Start: Oct 25, 2022 - Orientation on Oct 20
  • Class Start: Nov 08, 2022 - Orientation on Nov 03
  • Class Start: Nov 22, 2022 - Orientation on Nov 17

Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

  • ADULT STUDENTS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade. Only available AFTER completing the Davis Technical College Information Technology program.
  • Complete program placement assessments as noted below.
Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. You may upload documentation in your application under the Assessment section.

READING REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 250 - 300
Alternate Documentation
MATH REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 250 - 300
Alternate Documentation
OTHER
Operating Systems and Email (ITEC)
The ITEC exam measures the applicant’s familiarity in navigating a desktop – openings programs, accessing files and folders, recognizing common internet browsers, and taking screenshots. It also evaluates an applicant’s familiarity with emails and the recognition of icons associated with email functions, such as email attachments.

 

PREPARATION AND STUDY
Sample Questions for the Accuplacer Math and Reading Assessments can be found here:
Next Generation Accuplacer MATH (Arithmetic)
Next Generation Accuplacer READING
  • High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
  • Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

  • Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Exam CLF-C01)
  • Cisco CCNA
  • CompTIA A+ Core 1
  • CompTIA A+ Core 2
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS - Stackable Certification)
  • CompTIA ITF+
  • CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (CNIP - Stackable Certification)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Project+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • LPI Linux Essentials
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals MS-900

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Cybersecurity program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

  • Weber State University
  • Utah State University
  • Southern Utah University
  • Utah Valley University
  • Ensign Business College
  • Utah Tech University
  • Western Governors University
Weber State University
Western Governors University

Outcomes

97%Placement Rate


Utah Job Outlook

Program Faculty

  • 801-593-2412 or 801-593-2419
  • FT Robbie Sweeten – Lead Faculty
  • Certificate, AAT from Davis Technical College
  • FT Carey Anson
  • Master's Degree from University of Utah
  • FT Jeremy Black
  • Bachelor's from Western Governors University
  • FT Nate Meyer
  • Associate's Degree from Weber State University
  • FT Sean Fears
  • Master's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • PT AJ Hepler
  • Master's degree from Western Governors University
  • PT Boyd Mattson
  • Bachelor's Degree from Weber State
  • PT Brendan Berg
  • Associate Degree from
  • PT Derek Udager
  • PT John Bitter
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • PT LaDuska Barrett
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • PT Shon Hender
  • Master's degree from Brigham Young University

*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition and fees. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.