Cybersecurity- Certificate

The Certificate in cybersecurity is designed to prepare degree and non-degree seeking students with the necessary knowledge and skills to seek entry level jobs in Cybersecurity. The 18-credit Certificate provides the theoretical background and hands-on experience to understand the principles of cybersecurity, cybersecurity risk and management, cryptography, and network security. Additionally, students learn necessary programming skills using a modern programming language. Upon successful completion, students will be able to apply for entry level cybersecurity positions, as well as be prepared to sit for the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) Security+ examination.

 

This certificate program is intended for both MSMC students and non-MSMC students.

Requirements

18 credits comprised of

CYB 1200FOUNDATIONS OF CYBERSECURITY

3

CSC 2550/CIT 2550INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING

3

MTH 2250INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOLOGY

3

CIT 2300NETWORKING

3

CIT 4540/CYB 4540OPERATING SYSTEMS SECURITY

3

CIT 4610NETWORK SECURITY

3

Prerequisites

This certificate is offered to our current traditional MSMC students who complete the required 18 credits of courses in this program.