Cyber Defense, Certificate
Certificate of Completion for Cyber Defense is a certification program for cyber defense effective 2027. This certificate is aligned to the new Cyber Defense standards for the National Security Agency.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SECU 151 | Security Systems & Design | 3 |
| SECU 222 | Computer Security I | 3 |
| SECU 322 | Computer Security II | 3 |
| SECU 422 | Computer Security III | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Cyber Defense, Certificate program, students will be able to:
- Perform information security risk assessment, identify potential threats, and develop threat mitigation strategies.
- Describe security design principles and identify security mechanisms to implement desired security principles.
- Implement security defense technologies.
- Identify malicious activities and attacks, and recommend appropriate response capabilities.
- Carry out incident response activities and support cyber-crime investigation.