Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
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Program Description
The Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity covers in detail cyber-threats in today’s digital age and how we can implement the best technical and business security practices to mitigate and counter these risks. Cyber security can be defined in a nutshell, as follows: It is the set of technologies, processes, and practices, designed to protect networks, computers, programs, and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. Cybersecurity knowledge becomes a cornerstone in the development of individuals and teams that are prepared to protect government, military, and commercial institutions from cyber-attacks.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Explore common cyber threats and attacks.
- Describe how social engineering attacks take place and how to mitigate them.
- Identify common threats to physical and logical security.
- Explore and utilize common information-gathering tools and techniques.
- Evaluate appropriate technologies and tools to assess, protect against, and resolve security issues.
Course Requirements (18 credit hours)
| CYB 400 Threat and Vulnerability Management | 3 credit hours |
| CYB 401 Software and Systems Security | 3 credit hours |
| CYB 402 Cyber Operations and Monitoring | 3 credit hours |
| CYB 403 Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 credit hours |
| CYB 404 Compliance and Assessment | 3 credit hours |
| TECH 100 Introduction to Technology | 3 credit hour |