Vulnerability Assessment | Miami Dade College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive Learning

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal Service

Tasks

Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareExpert system softwareOperating system softwareDevelopment environment softwareObject or component oriented development software

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1299.04	Penetration Testers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Full-scope penetration testing engagements — plan and execute autonomously across network, application, cloud, and physical attack surfaces for complex enterprise clients.
Advanced persistent threat simulation and red team operations — design and conduct to replicate realistic adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures against hardened environments.
Non-routine system malfunctions and anomalous behaviors encountered during testing — diagnose independently and differentiate between pre-existing issues and artifacts of the assessment.
Custom exploit development and tool creation — produce using expert system software and development environments to address gaps where commercial tooling is insufficient.
Business problem analysis and integrated security risk modeling — perform to translate technical findings into quantified business impact for executive decision-making.
Computer-aided design and network architecture diagrams — interpret and leverage to identify architectural weaknesses and high-value lateral movement paths before active testing begins.
Comprehensive penetration test reports and executive briefings — deliver independently with precise written and oral communication tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Adversarial threat intelligence and emerging exploit research — synthesize continuously to keep testing methodologies current with real-world attacker capabilities.
Judgment and decision-making in high-stakes testing scenarios — exercise with disciplined cautiousness to halt or modify test activities when unplanned system impact is detected.
Integrated production system assessments and regression testing programs — coordinate alongside development and operations teams to embed security validation into software delivery pipelines.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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