The Cyber Defense program is part of the Cybersecurity degree designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and methods of cybersecurity, as well as the fundamental knowledge and tools for applying security measures across a variety of network architectures and settings. This certificate program will provide the educational background and hands-on training necessary to prepare students in the cybersecurity defense sector. The curriculum meets the National Security Agency (NSA) and Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) core foundational content and standards.
Note: Students must earn a grade of at least C in all computer course requirements and must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Credits earned in this certificate program can be applied toward the Cybersecurity associate degree program. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing.