Cyber Crime Technology
The Cyber Crime Technology degree at GTCC is designed for students who wish to start a career within the field of cyber crime and forensics. The Cyber Crime Technology degree teaches the tools and techniques used by law enforcement professionals. Topics in the degree include data retrieval, preservation of evidence, data recovery, penetration testing, and preparing for trial. Forensic skills are provided on different platforms, desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and different operating systems. This field is constantly evolving as hackers become for advanced in their threats.
Credentialing Options
Frequently Asked Questions
You will need to follow the general enrollment process for GTCC. During the advising process you will have the opportunity to indicate your desire to study within this curriculum. Your advisor will help you sign up for the specific courses you need.
Astrid Hoy
Professor
aihoy@gtcc.edu
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50534
Paul Campbell
Instructor
pmcampbell1@gtcc.edu
(336) 334-4822, ext. 50828
Guilford Technical Community College's Cyber Crime Technology Center is committed to the education and training of cyber crime professionals and to provide cyber security information, resources and outreach to the community.
If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact Ralph Argiento at rsargiento@gtcc.edu or (336) 334-4822, ext. 50013.Yes, Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid web page or contact the Financial Aid office at 336-334-4822 Option 3.
You will need a PC running the Windows operating system. An Apple brand computer running the MacOS operating system may not support some the software you are required to use. If using a Mac, please ensure you can dual boot to Windows or use a virtualization application (such as Virtual Box, VMware, Parallels, etc.) for Windows applications.
No, due to the specialized software required, there are some courses that are only offered on campus.
Maybe. We evaluate each course you obtained from other academic institutions to ensure the currency and relevance of the credit applied. Also, we assess your current certifications to determine how and if they can be applied to your degree plan.
Several courses include industry skills and standards in the delivery. Concepts from the CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and Server+ certifications are included in the courses. While this does not guarantee your success in passing the certification exams, practice tests and study plans are provided to measure your readiness.