The Advanced Career Studies Certificate in Networking and Cybersecurity is designed to provide entry-level expertise in security. Additionally, it would provide current employees within the field opportunities for continued education. This CSC is a stackable credential for students completing the Basic Networking and Cybersecurity CSC.

It will provide students both theoretical and technical education in networking and cybersecurity, which will prepare them to be competent and confident professionals ready to enter and be successful in this field. The Advanced Career Studies Certificate is designed to introduce students to a variety of cybersecurity areas including routing basics, hacking, e-commerce and the legal issues of the field. Students who wish to transfer to a degree program are encouraged to take the necessary general education courses in addition to completing the program content.

This career studies curriculum helps prepare students for CompTIA Security + certification exams.