Cloud Security

Validate your skills in cloud security and gain a better understanding of cloud computing security factors. Learn how to secure data in the cloud. Elevate your skills in:

data security and encryption
information governance
infrastructure security
compliance and audit management

virtualization and containers
security as a service
cloud computer concepts and architecture
legal issues, electronic discovery and contracts

What can you do with a Certificate in Cloud Security?

The certificate in cloud security prepares you to start work or continue your education in programming, computer science or related fields, which prepares you for these careers.

Highlights

Stackable Credentials

Earn and learn as you go with stackable credentials.

100% Online

Can be completed 100% online.

Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.

Career Certificate

Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.

Program Length: 1 Year

Full-time students finish in 1 year.

Career Outlook

Clinical Data Managers

Salary Levels

Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties. Annual Wages Hourly Wages Entry-Level $63,577 Median $111,498 Senior-Level $180,352

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Entry-Level $30.56 Median $53.60 Senior-Level $86.70

Top entry-level education

Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career. Associate Degree 5% Bachelor's Degree 90% Master's Degree 5%

Computer Network Architects

Salary Levels

Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties. Annual Wages Hourly Wages Entry-Level $90,425 Median $140,396 Senior-Level $196,237

Entry-Level $43.47 Median $67.50 Senior-Level $94.34

Top entry-level education

Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career. Some college 4.55% Associate Degree 4.55% Bachelor's Degree 45.46% Master's Degree 45.45%

Data Warehousing Specialists

Salary Levels

Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties. Annual Wages Hourly Wages Entry-Level $54,246 Median $132,635 Senior-Level $183,218

Entry-Level $26.07 Median $63.76 Senior-Level $88.08

Top entry-level education

Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career. High school diploma or less 4.35% Certificate 4.35% Some college 4.35% Associate Degree 4.35% Bachelor's Degree 78.26% Master's Degree 4.35%

Database Administrators

Salary Levels

Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties. Annual Wages Hourly Wages Entry-Level $52,840 Median $101,615 Senior-Level $187,069

Entry-Level $25.40 Median $48.85 Senior-Level $89.94

Top entry-level education

Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career. Certificate 0.15% Some college 2.21% Associate Degree 3.46% Bachelor's Degree 92.89% Master's Degree 1.29%

Database Architects

Salary Levels

Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties. Annual Wages Hourly Wages Entry-Level $54,246 Median $132,635 Senior-Level $183,218

Entry-Level $26.07 Median $63.76 Senior-Level $88.08

Top entry-level education

Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career. Certificate 4.76% Bachelor's Degree 80.95% Master's Degree 14.29%

Information Security Analysts

Salary Levels

Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties. Annual Wages Hourly Wages Entry-Level $69,722 Median $120,338 Senior-Level $181,940

Entry-Level $33.52 Median $57.85 Senior-Level $87.46

Top entry-level education

Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career. Certificate 7.16% Some college 2.01% Associate Degree 12.87% Bachelor's Degree 75.16% Master's Degree 2.8%

Information Technology Project Managers

Salary Levels

Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties. Annual Wages Hourly Wages Entry-Level $52,677 Median $112,361 Senior-Level $166,479

Entry-Level $25.32 Median $54.01 Senior-Level $80.03

Top entry-level education

Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career. Certificate 9.52% Associate Degree 23.81% Bachelor's Degree 57.15% Master's Degree 9.52%

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Your CCN guides you through the admission process, helps you choose your academic program, enroll in classes and connect you with resources.

Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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PL Credit for prior learning available
DC Dual credit options available
GC Global citizenship
O Online/Virtual options available

Semester 1 6 Credits

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Course Highlights
CIT 131	Windows Operating System

CIT 131 Windows Operating System

Class Description

This course covers the essential elements of the latest Client Windows Operating System. Specific features along with general concepts of the Windows operating system will be addressed. System optimization, memory management, installation, and software/hardware management will be an integral part of this course. The course material is aligned to the content of the Microsoft certification exam (MD-100) although this course is not specifically focused on preparing for the MD-100 exam. The MD-100 exam is one part of the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate industry certification. Additional topics for the certification exam are covered in CIT 157.

CIT 132 Linux Operating System

Class Description

This course introduces students to the Linux operating system and the skills they need to effectively use and administer the Linux operating system. The course includes Linux installation and configuration, shell commands and scripts, Linux file system and processes management, basic system administration tasks, network configuration and services, and security. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with the Linux command-line environment, utilities, applications, network configuration and services, security and troubleshooting, as well as the graphical X Window environment. Students completing this course may work towards the CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC-1: Linux Administrator industry certifications. This course was previously titled CIS 117 – Linux Operating System and before that was titled CIS 115 – PC Operating Systems, Linux OS topic.

Course Code	CIT 131
Course Title	Windows Operating System

CIT 131 Windows Operating System

Class Description

Course Code	CIT 132
Course Title	Linux Operating System

CIT 132 Linux Operating System

Class Description

Semester 2 6 Credits

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Course Highlights
CIT 152	Network Security Fundamentals

CIT 152 Network Security Fundamentals

Class Description

This course is designed for administrators who are responsible for the day-to-day administration and security of Microsoft Windows. Students should have general knowledge of networking concepts and Windows OS to be successful in this course. This course will prepare the student for Security+ certification.

Course Code	CIT 152
Course Title	Network Security Fundamentals

CIT 152 Network Security Fundamentals

Class Description

Total Credit Hours

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.