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Infrastructure Support Pathway

Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Branch

ENMU-Ruidoso CyberSkills2Work offers a one-year, intensive training program. It is designed to prepare students to work as a cyber defense infrastr​ucture support specialist to meet current and future employer requirements. The learned requirements are based on the NICE Framework Work Role’s operate and maintain and protect and defend categories of cybersecurity job functions.

About this pathway

The Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Pathway is designed to prepare participants for a Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist work role where they can test, implement, deploy, maintain, and administer infrastructure hardware and software. They will also be able to set up and maintain a system or specific components of a system (for example, installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software; establishing and managing user accounts; overseeing or conducting backup and recovery tasks; implementing operational and technical security controls; and adhering to organizational security policies and procedures). Participants will also learn how to evaluate and implement security protocols and practices within their organization. *** This program provides training for the listed industry certifications. ENMU cannot award industry partner certifications. These are independently tested and awarded by the respective institution. E.G. CompTIA, EC Council etc. This is managed through a voucher provision policy which is based upon student performance and fiscal limitations. Please contact [email protected] for specific policy details.

Eligibility

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

  • Must be a veteran, transitioning service member, first responder, or government personnel.

  • Must have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. (School transcripts of the highest level of education completed are required.)

  • Must have some IT or cybersecurity experience.

  • Must apply for admission to ENMU-Ruidoso’s Computer & Network - Security Certificate Program.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this pathway.

Course schedule

This pathway is not currently being offered. Check back soon to see if it's been added to the schedule.

Fall 2024

Start Date: August 20, 2024 End Date: December 13, 2024

Winter 2025

Start Date: January 14, 2025 End Date: May 12, 2025

Pathway courses

IT Essentials I: PC Hardware, Software, and Practical Online Applications CompTIA A+
IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems CompTIA Network+
Computer and Security Fundamentals CompTIA Security+
Guide to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery EC Council EDRP Introductions (Foundations) of Information Systems
Ethical Hacking, Computer and Network Defense and Counter Measures EC Council ECH
Cyber Ethics, Professionalism, and Career Development
Certified SOC Analyst – EC Council CSA

Industry certifications included

No industry certifications are offered in this pathway.
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The National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, CyberSkills2Work, is funded by the National Security Agency National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).