Cybersecurity - Defensive Security (Certificate)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the certificate.
Credits older than 10 years must be approved by the CSCY Department Chair before being allowed to count towards the major due to the rapid change in the industry.

Certificate Completion

This certificate program must be completed in conjunction with a degree program. The certificate will be awarded at the same time as the degree program and cannot be earned independently of a degree.

Cybersecurity - Defensive Security Curriculum (18 Credits)

CYBR 2500 - Data Communications and Networking 3 Credit(s)
CYBR 2650 - System Administration I 3 Credit(s)
CYBR 2750 - Systems Security 3 Credit(s)
CYBR 3400 - Practical Cryptography 3 Credit(s)
CYBR 3450 - Defensive Security 3 Credit(s)
CYBR 3650 - System Administration II 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Certificate: 18

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students should be able to:

Assess security risks and identify methods to minimize their threat and/or impact.
Identify appropriate network security tools and technologies to establish and configure a secure computer network.
Analyze and evaluate emerging cybersecurity risks and solutions with creative, critical thinking, and inquiry.