About CyberHire
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CyberHire is an ecosystem of education and supportive services that ensure you are successful in and out of the classroom. You’ll receive support throughout your education journey and become equipped with the necessary skills to be successful in San Diego’s information technology (IT) and cybersecurity industries.
The Process
Education – Receive your training from San Diego-based institutions San Diego College of Continuing Education, MiraCosta College, the National Foundation for Autism Research, San Diego City College or National University.
Application – The CyberHire application takes about 10 minutes to complete. Please be prepared to attach a current resume if you have one. All other information will be entered directly into the online form.
Certification – Included in your education are courses teaching fluency in A+ and Network+. CyberHire covers CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification costs to help start your career in IT. Those who have already completed education in Security+ and are working in IT may earn a CompTIA Security+ certification through CyberHire to upskill into cybersecurity.
Placement – Our team will work with you to navigate our job readiness roadmap to ensure you are ready for employment in IT or cybersecurity. We partner with employers to ensure you have a pipeline for interviewing and offer paid work experiences to help you add industry-relevant experience to your resume.
Certifications offered through San Diego College of Continuing Education
Certifications available are Desktop Technician or Security Essentials.
Desktop Technician certification provides students with the skills to manage and secure computers and basic network infrastructures, including fundamental computer and network theories such as computer system models, operating systems, safety procedures, network infrastructures and architectures, and security threats and mitigation.
Required courses:
- COMP 612 Hardware Service Technician
- COMP 608 Basic Network Configuration
- COMP 640 Windows Operating Systems
Timeline: 399 hours | 18-36 weeks | 11-12 hours per week
Jobs aligned to this certificate: network and computer systems administrator, computer network support specialist and computer user support specialist
Security Essentials certification provides students with the knowledge and skills required to manage and secure network infrastructures. Students will learn the practical and analytical skills needed to design, to operate and troubleshoot, and to secure network software and hardware. Classes cover Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), network topologies, security configuration parameters, security compliance, and cryptography.
Required courses:
- COMP 608 Basic Network Configuration (preparation for Network+)
- COMP 609 Network Security Basics (preparation for Security+)
Timeline: 240 hours | 18 weeks | 13 hours per week
Jobs aligned to this certificate: information security analyst, network and computer systems administrator, computer support specialist and computer operator
Desktop Technician certification provides students with the skills to manage and secure computers and basic network infrastructures, including fundamental computer and network theories such as computer system models, operating systems, safety procedures, network infrastructures and architectures, and security threats and mitigation.
Required courses:
- COMP 612 Hardware Service Technician
- COMP 608 Basic Network Configuration
- COMP 640 Windows Operating Systems
Timeline: 399 hours | 18-36 weeks | 11-12 hours per week
Jobs aligned to this certificate: network and computer systems administrator, computer network support specialist and computer user support specialist
Security Essentials certification provides students with the knowledge and skills required to manage and secure network infrastructures. Students will learn the practical and analytical skills needed to design, to operate and troubleshoot, and to secure network software and hardware. Classes cover Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), network topologies, security configuration parameters, security compliance, and cryptography.
Required courses:
- COMP 608 Basic Network Configuration (preparation for Network+)
- COMP 609 Network Security Basics (preparation for Security+)
Timeline: 240 hours | 18 weeks | 13 hours per week
Jobs aligned to this certificate: information security analyst, network and computer systems administrator, computer support specialist and computer operator
Certifications offered through MiraCosta College
Certifications available are Systems Administration or Cybersecurity.
Systems Administration certification provides students with a broad foundation in information technology (IT) theory and skills. Major areas of focus include business productivity software applications, data analytics, hardware and networking. Certificate completion helps individuals prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, CompTIA A+, and Network+ professional certification exams.
Required courses:
CSIT 120: Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems
CSIT 180: Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software
CSIT 181: Fundamentals of Computer Networking OR CSIT 191: Fundamentals of Cisco Networking
CSIT 182: Fundamentals of Computer Security
CSIT 183: Windows Server
CSIT 184: Linux Server
CSIT 195: IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development OR CSIT 286: Professional Certification Preparation OR CSIT 292: Internship Studies OR CSIT 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Total 20 units
Jobs aligned to this certificate: network technician, systems administrator, field support technician, customer technical support representative and technical support
Cybersecurity certification provides students with the mastery of fundamentals of computer hardware and software, networks, and security, ethical hacking, cyber analytics, and legal issues surrounding cybersecurity. Certificate completion may help prepare individuals for Windows, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+), PenTest+/EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Linux Professional/Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) professional certification exams, and other cyber-related certifications.
Required courses:
ADM 100: Introduction to the Administration of Justice OR ADM 100H: Introduction to the Administration of Justice (Honors) OR CSIT12O: Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems
CSIT180: Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software
CSIT 181: Fundamentals of Computer Networking OR CSIT 191: Fundamentals of Cisco Networking
CSIT 182: Fundamentals of Computer Security
CSIT 183: Windows Server
CSIT 184: Linux Server
CSIT 186: Cybersecurity: Analyst
CSIT 188: Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacker
CSIT 195: IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development OR CSIT 286: Professional Certification Preparation OR CSIT 292: Internship Studies OR CSIT 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Total 26 units
Jobs aligned to this certificate: cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker, forensics, cyber related law enforcement and cyber technical support specialist roles
Systems Administration certification provides students with a broad foundation in information technology (IT) theory and skills. Major areas of focus include business productivity software applications, data analytics, hardware and networking. Certificate completion helps individuals prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, CompTIA A+, and Network+ professional certification exams.
Required courses:
CSIT 120: Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems
CSIT 180: Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software
CSIT 181: Fundamentals of Computer Networking OR CSIT 191: Fundamentals of Cisco Networking
CSIT 182: Fundamentals of Computer Security
CSIT 183: Windows Server
CSIT 184: Linux Server
CSIT 195: IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development OR CSIT 286: Professional Certification Preparation OR CSIT 292: Internship Studies OR CSIT 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Total 20 units
Jobs aligned to this certificate: network technician, systems administrator, field support technician, customer technical support representative and technical support
Cybersecurity certification provides students with the mastery of fundamentals of computer hardware and software, networks, and security, ethical hacking, cyber analytics, and legal issues surrounding cybersecurity. Certificate completion may help prepare individuals for Windows, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+), PenTest+/EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Linux Professional/Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) professional certification exams, and other cyber-related certifications.
Required courses:
ADM 100: Introduction to the Administration of Justice OR ADM 100H: Introduction to the Administration of Justice (Honors) OR CSIT12O: Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems
CSIT180: Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software
CSIT 181: Fundamentals of Computer Networking OR CSIT 191: Fundamentals of Cisco Networking
CSIT 182: Fundamentals of Computer Security
CSIT 183: Windows Server
CSIT 184: Linux Server
CSIT 186: Cybersecurity: Analyst
CSIT 188: Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacker
CSIT 195: IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development OR CSIT 286: Professional Certification Preparation OR CSIT 292: Internship Studies OR CSIT 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Total 26 units
Jobs aligned to this certificate: cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker, forensics, cyber related law enforcement and cyber technical support specialist roles
Certifications offered through the National Foundation for Autism Research
Certification available is Cybersecurity.
NFAR Cybersecurity certification is a vocational training program for individuals with autism, designed to help launch careers in cybersecurity. Program curriculum was developed in partnership with Cyber representatives from Sentek, E&Y, CCOE, NAVWAR/NIWC Pacific, RSI Security and TRFC Enterprises as part of the Cybersecurity Autism Pilot Think Tank and was designed to address the key skills companies need and are looking for with entry-level cybersecurity analysts.
Required courses:
TestOut PC Pro (A+)
TestOut PC Pro (N+)
TestOut Security Pro (S+)
NFAR Cyber System testing Processes and Procedures
Timeline: 540 hours | 18 weeks | 15 hours per week
Jobs aligned to this certificate: computer network support specialist, computer user support specialist and computer systems administrator
NFAR Cybersecurity certification is a vocational training program for individuals with autism, designed to help launch careers in cybersecurity. Program curriculum was developed in partnership with Cyber representatives from Sentek, E&Y, CCOE, NAVWAR/NIWC Pacific, RSI Security and TRFC Enterprises as part of the Cybersecurity Autism Pilot Think Tank and was designed to address the key skills companies need and are looking for with entry-level cybersecurity analysts.
Required courses:
TestOut PC Pro (A+)
TestOut PC Pro (N+)
TestOut Security Pro (S+)
NFAR Cyber System testing Processes and Procedures
Timeline: 540 hours | 18 weeks | 15 hours per week
Jobs aligned to this certificate: computer network support specialist, computer user support specialist and computer systems administrator
Associate degrees offered through San Diego City College
Associate degree in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity.
The associate degree in Information Technology Management and other micro-certificates of completion provide students with a comprehensive education in teamwork and leadership, networking and security, and information systems management. This curriculum includes hands-on experience in virtual environments that simulate real-world scenarios in installation, administration, and management of computer and network systems. This pathway includes preparation for industry-recognized certifications geared towards preparing students for a successful career in IT roles that are vital for building, protecting and maintaining information and technology assets.
Required courses include:
BUSE 119: Business Communications
CBTE 180: Microsoft Office
INWT 100: A+ Certification Training
INWT 111: Windows Desktop Administration
INWT 112: Windows Infrastructure Administration
INWT 120: Network+ Certification Training
INWT 125: Cloud+ Certification Training
INWT 140: Security+ Certification Training
INWT 145: Linux+ Certification Training OR INWT 200 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Total 30 units over two years
Jobs aligned to this certificate: system administrator, network administrator Computer support technician, help desk technician, IT manager/supervisor and IT consultant
The associate degree in Cybersecurity follows the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework with the common goal of developing critical knowledge, skills and abilities to perform cybersecurity tasks. The curriculum includes hand-on experience in virtual environments that simulate real-world scenarios in the domains of security provisions, operations and maintenance, governance, protection and defense, analysis, collection and investigation. This pathway includes preparation for industry-recognized certifications geared towards preparing students for a successful career in cybersecurity roles that have an impact on an organization’s ability to protect its data, systems and operations.
Required for the major:
CISC 179 Python Programming
INWT 101Introduction to Information Security
INWT 120Network+ Certification Training
INWT 125Cloud+ Certification Training
INWT 140Security+ Certification Training
INWT 145Linux+ Certification Training
INWT 170Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) Certification Training
INWT 200Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
INWT 100 A+ Certification Training OR INWT 205 CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification Training OR INWT 210 Introduction to Computer Forensics Investigation
Timeline or total: 31—32 units
Jobs aligned to this degree: security analyst, network defender and computer incident responder
The associate degree in Information Technology Management and other micro-certificates of completion provide students with a comprehensive education in teamwork and leadership, networking and security, and information systems management. This curriculum includes hands-on experience in virtual environments that simulate real-world scenarios in installation, administration, and management of computer and network systems. This pathway includes preparation for industry-recognized certifications geared towards preparing students for a successful career in IT roles that are vital for building, protecting and maintaining information and technology assets.
Required courses include:
BUSE 119: Business Communications
CBTE 180: Microsoft Office
INWT 100: A+ Certification Training
INWT 111: Windows Desktop Administration
INWT 112: Windows Infrastructure Administration
INWT 120: Network+ Certification Training
INWT 125: Cloud+ Certification Training
INWT 140: Security+ Certification Training
INWT 145: Linux+ Certification Training OR INWT 200 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Total 30 units over two years
Jobs aligned to this certificate: system administrator, network administrator Computer support technician, help desk technician, IT manager/supervisor and IT consultant
The associate degree in Cybersecurity follows the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework with the common goal of developing critical knowledge, skills and abilities to perform cybersecurity tasks. The curriculum includes hand-on experience in virtual environments that simulate real-world scenarios in the domains of security provisions, operations and maintenance, governance, protection and defense, analysis, collection and investigation. This pathway includes preparation for industry-recognized certifications geared towards preparing students for a successful career in cybersecurity roles that have an impact on an organization’s ability to protect its data, systems and operations.
Required for the major:
CISC 179 Python Programming
INWT 101Introduction to Information Security
INWT 120Network+ Certification Training
INWT 125Cloud+ Certification Training
INWT 140Security+ Certification Training
INWT 145Linux+ Certification Training
INWT 170Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) Certification Training
INWT 200Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
INWT 100 A+ Certification Training OR INWT 205 CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification Training OR INWT 210 Introduction to Computer Forensics Investigation
Timeline or total: 31—32 units
Jobs aligned to this degree: security analyst, network defender and computer incident responder
Bachelor’s degree offered through National University
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity.
National University’s bachelor of science in cybersecurity program prepares students to become top security analysts, network defenders and computer incident responders with coursework that gives them a comprehensive understanding of information technology management and security processes. Curriculum is taught by expert faculty with real-world experience, so students gain the competencies needed in the field. Each course is only four weeks long, so the program can be completed in a shorter time frame than a traditional bachelor’s degree.
Required courses include:
CYB 200: Introduction to Networking
CYB 206: Introduction to Cybersecurity
CYB 450: Cyber Threat Intelligence
CYB 452: Into to Ethical Hacking
CYB 454: Cybersecurity Planning and Policy
Total 29 classes plus general education over four years
Jobs aligned to this degree: security analyst, network defender and computer incident responder
National University’s bachelor of science in cybersecurity program prepares students to become top security analysts, network defenders and computer incident responders with coursework that gives them a comprehensive understanding of information technology management and security processes. Curriculum is taught by expert faculty with real-world experience, so students gain the competencies needed in the field. Each course is only four weeks long, so the program can be completed in a shorter time frame than a traditional bachelor’s degree.
Required courses include:
CYB 200: Introduction to Networking
CYB 206: Introduction to Cybersecurity
CYB 450: Cyber Threat Intelligence
CYB 452: Into to Ethical Hacking
CYB 454: Cybersecurity Planning and Policy
Total 29 classes plus general education over four years
Jobs aligned to this degree: security analyst, network defender and computer incident responder
To learn more about CyberHire, contact hello@workforce.org or call (619) 319–WORK (9675). To learn more about all Information Communication & Technologies programs offered by the San Diego Workforce Partnership, watch our virtual information session.
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