Cybersecurity Technician

Training Certificate

Overview

Protect and Secure the Future of Technology

Step into one of the fastest-growing fields with our Cybersecurity Technician Training Program. This accelerated program combines CompTIA Server+ and CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) training, two powerful certifications that prepare you to secure systems, analyze threats, and protect organizational data.

In just 2–4 weeks, you will gain hands-on skills in server management, vulnerability detection, and threat response, making you job-ready for critical roles in IT security and infrastructure.

Once certified, Cybersecurity Technicians in the Midlands earn an average of $42 per hour, with opportunities for advancement into network security, systems administration, and cybersecurity operations.

Start building a career that offers stability, growth, and impacte, while helping safeguard the digital world.

To earn this certification, you must successfully complete the required courses within a two-year period.

*Additional testing required for certifications

How to Enroll

To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!

Print Plan

Sample Program Plan and Costs

Take the following courses in the order below. Students must successfully complete these courses within a two-year period.

On-Campus Traditional. Classes meet on campus.
Virtual 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom.
Hybrid Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual.
Online 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time.
CEUs Class Hours Course Title Cost
3.00 30

Server+

Through hands-on practice, you will learn server architecture, administration, storage, security, networking, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting while preparing to sit for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.

Classroom

ID: CENET-753

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We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
$2,495.00
3.00 30

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Through hands-on practice, you will learn how to support network security within an organization and identify security threats and vulnerabilities, respond to and recover from security incidents, and prepare for the CySA+ certification. Security+ Certification or experience recommended. Prerequisites: At least two years of experience in computer network security technology or a related field preferred; the ability to recognize information security vulnerabilities and threats in the context of risk management; foundation-level operational skills with some of the common operating systems for computing environments; foundational knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in computing environments; foundation-level understanding of some of the common concepts for network environments, such as routing and switching; foundational knowledge of major TCP/IP networking protocols, including TCP, IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, ARP, ICMP, and DHC.

Classroom

ID: CESEC-683

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We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
$2,995.00
 
Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$5,490.00
Not including fees and equipment

What’s next after I complete this program?

Obtain Certification

After completing the program, your next step is to achieve industry-recognized credentials. Certifications such as CompTIA Server+ and CompTIA CySA+ validate your expertise and prove to employers that you're prepared to handle the demands of today's IT environments. These certifications not only strengthen your resume but also position you as a skilled professional ready to tackle real-world challenges in cybersecurity and server management.

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