Cyber Defense Certificate

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Certificate • CYBRDEF CERT

The Cyber Defense certificate is designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and strategies required to monitor and administer cyber defense applications and systems within an organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure. Students will investigate computer operating systems, data communications and networking and digital forensics techniques.

Core Courses

CISP 247 - Database Design 3 Credits
CISP 253 - Python Scripting 3 Credits
IAAS 221 - Security Foundations 3 Credits
IAAS 256 - Windows Digital Forensics 3 Credits
MATH 120 - College Mathematics 3 Credits
NETW 101 - PC Operating Systems 3 Credits
NETW 151 - Cisco Networking Fundamentals 3 Credits
OR
NETW 220 - Data Communications and Networks 3 Credits
NETW 217 - UNIX Operating Systems 3 Credits

Total Credits: 24

Learning Outcomes

Evaluate functional information security systems that adheres to regulatory requirements.
Identify vulnerabilities and threats to an information system.