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Indiana Tech Transfer Credit · Computer Science 252

CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity at Indiana Tech.

Earn this Indiana Tech equivalency through UPI Study's Network and Systems Security — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Network and Systems Security — transfers as CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity at Indiana Tech
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Network and Systems Security
Computer Science 252 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Indiana Tech recognizes as
CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: CYS 1100
HLC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Indiana Tech
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Indiana Tech
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
💰 Savings
$650+
Saved vs avg community college
What you'll learn

A full semester of network and systems security, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Understand the fundamental concepts and core principles of network security, encryption techniques, and authentication protocols — and apply them to identify and address diverse security threats
  • ✓Analyze network security measures including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and encryption methods, and evaluate their role in protecting network infrastructure and sensitive data
  • ✓Develop practical skills in configuring and managing network security devices and protocols using hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios
  • ✓Investigate advanced topics such as security architecture design, risk assessment methodologies, and security policy frameworks to build strategies tailored to organizational and compliance requirements
  • ✓Explore emerging trends in network security — including wireless protocols, web application security, and continuous improvement practices — to stay ready for evolving threats
  • ✓Cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify vulnerabilities, conduct security audits, and implement incident response procedures that uphold network integrity
📚Major topics covered
Fundamentals of network security Information security principles Cryptography & encryption techniques Firewalls & network firewall systems Wireless network security (WEP, WPA, WPA2) Web application security concepts Network authentication protocols Intrusion detection & prevention (IDS/IPS) VPNs & remote access security TCP/IP & OSI model security Network auditing & configuration management Risk assessment & incident response Security policies & compliance frameworks DoS attacks & mobile device security Cisco ASA firewall configuration IT disaster planning & recovery
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Indiana Tech's registrar. Indiana Tech applies the equivalency: CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity.

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  • ✓3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, transferable to Indiana Tech
  • ✓Self-paced — finish in 28–30 days or take longer
  • ✓Official transcript sent to Indiana Tech
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Tuition saved vs Indiana Tech per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings = credits × $490 (Indiana Tech's published online undergraduate per-credit rate). Indiana Tech credit awards are subject to their Office of the University Registrar review and policy.

More transferable credits

See all 69 UPI Study courses that transfer to Indiana Tech.

Network and Systems Security is one of 69 UPI Study courses recognized by Indiana Tech under the Articulation Agreement. Stack more for bigger savings on your Bachelor of Science — Indiana Tech accepts up to 90 transfer credits.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about Network and Systems Security → Indiana Tech.

📚 About Network and Systems Security
What is Network and Systems Security?
Network and Systems Security is a college-level technology course covering core concepts and practical skills in the subject area. It is Computer Science 252 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What technical background do I need?
No specific technical background is required to start. The course is structured to build from foundational concepts to practical application, making it accessible to students at any level.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours in Cybersecurity or Information Technology. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across hundreds of NCCRS and ACE cooperating colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS or ACE credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by NCCRS and ACE cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity at Indiana Tech
Does Indiana Tech accept Network and Systems Security as a direct equivalent to their CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and Indiana Tech, UPI Study's Network and Systems Security is recognized as a direct named equivalent of Indiana Tech's CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Network and Systems Security as transferring as CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your Indiana Tech transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity at Indiana Tech or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity, Indiana Tech typically applies UPI Study's Network and Systems Security as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your Indiana Tech advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity directly at Indiana Tech?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your Indiana Tech degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while Indiana Tech's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without Indiana Tech enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at Indiana Tech to reduce overall program time.
Does Indiana Tech ever change which courses they accept as CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current published transfer agreement between UPI Study and Indiana Tech explicitly lists Network and Systems Security → CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity. We update this page whenever the agreement changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the agreement change.
🔄 About transferring to Indiana Tech
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Indiana Tech degree?
Indiana Tech accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 69 UPI Study courses are recognized by Indiana Tech under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Indiana Tech.
Do I need to enroll at Indiana Tech first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Indiana Tech enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Indiana Tech when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Indiana Tech?
Once you complete Network and Systems Security, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Indiana Tech. Indiana Tech's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Network and Systems Security for your Indiana Tech credit.

What is Network and Systems Security?

Network and Systems Security is the study of how computer networks, devices, and data are protected from unauthorized access, misuse, and disruption. It covers the basic ideas behind security threats, encryption, authentication, firewalls, wireless security, and tools such as VPNs and intrusion detection systems. Students learn how these pieces work together to keep information and systems reliable and secure.

How the course teaches you

This self-paced course uses video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, with grading split as 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. When you finish and send the transcript to Indiana Tech, the coursework is reviewed for the named equivalency CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity, which is the course code Indiana Tech recognizes for this material.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The skills in Network and Systems Security can support work in programs such as an Associate of Science or a Bachelor of Science at Indiana Tech, where understanding security, authentication, and firewalls can matter in many technical settings. Because Indiana Tech accepts transfer credit toward degree plans and allows up to 90 credits, this course can help you move closer to a completed program while building knowledge that is relevant to protecting systems and data.

Skills you walk away with

Identify common network security threats and vulnerabilitiesApply encryption and authentication concepts to protect dataEvaluate firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs in network defenseAnalyze wireless security standards such as WEP, WPA, and WPA2Recognize web application security risks and basic protectionsUse TCP/IP and OSI model knowledge to troubleshoot security issuesPerform basic security audits and incident response steps

Taking this course toward Indiana Tech

After you complete the course, your transcript is sent for review and Indiana Tech's registrar applies the credit according to the CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity equivalency when it fits the degree plan. That named recognition means the course is not just general elective credit; it maps to a specific Indiana Tech course code and can be used in programs such as an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, subject to the university's transfer review. Indiana Tech is HLC-accredited and accepts transfer credit from both regionally and nationally accredited institutions, but the total transferable amount is capped at 90 credits. For students planning carefully, that makes this course a clear way to add relevant cybersecurity study while staying within Indiana Tech's transfer framework.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students who want to bring security coursework into an Indiana Tech degree plan and who are working within the university's transfer rules, including the limit of up to 90 credits and the requirement that curriculum-related coursework with a grade of C or better is considered for credit. It is especially useful for students who want the named recognition of CYS 1100 – Cybersecurity on their record. It is not the right choice if you need a guaranteed result without meeting Indiana Tech's transfer review standards.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Indiana Tech.

Indiana Institute of Technology (Indiana Tech) is HLC-accredited and accepts transfer credit from both regionally and nationally accredited institutions. Curriculum-related coursework with a grade of C or better is considered for credit.

What Indiana Tech offers UPI students
✓Accepts regional & national accreditation
✓C-or-better coursework considered
✓Transfer agreements with many providers
✓Online, associate through doctoral degrees
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer toward a bachelor's
45 credits
Max transfer toward an associate
📋 Indiana Tech's official transfer page → HLC accredited

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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