Technology & Design
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by an industry-certified professional. Study draft only.
Cybersecurity
9–12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, applied math, professional communication, and career readinesscyber threat types, attacker tactics, and vulnerability conceptssecurity operations principles and defensive controlsLinux operating system fundamentals and command-line usescripting for task automation and security toolingsecurity information and event management (SIEM) platforms and log analysisincident response planning, detection, containment, and recoverycapstone project integrating program skillsexternship and worksite placement with industry employerspreparation for CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, and ISC2 CC certification exams
Course & assessment plan
10 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition $17,800 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| CompTIA CySA+ | Vendor certification | Computing Technology Industry Association |
| CompTIA Security+ | Vendor certification | Computing Technology Industry Association |
| ISC2 CC | Industry certification | ISC2 |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Networks & Security: Electronics / Telecom Technician → IT Support / Networking → Cybersecurity → Locksmith & Security Systems
