Cybersecurity Foundations, less than 1 year certificate

Cybersecurity Center
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Earn a certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals at 海棠直播:
- Specialize in cybersecurity while learning about computing.
- Increase your understanding of robust cyber defense technology.
- Utilize computer technology to address information system needs with security in mind.
- Analyze common security vulnerabilities and apply appropriate security controls.
Program features
- Hands-on labs and lecture
- Classroom and/or web-based courses
- Courses mapped to the knowledge units of the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security requirements for a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Career possibilities
The cybersecurity sector has high growth and good salaries. Jobs you can apply for with an AAS in Cybersecurity:
- Network Defense Technician
- Cyber Defense Analyst
- Intrusion Analyst
- Incident Responder
- IT Auditor
Award information
Awards with a icon can be earned online (no scheduled meetings).
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate: Cybersecurity Foundations | Less than 1 year | Limited entry, see how to apply to Computer Information Systems |
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Locations
Courses
Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 颁滨厂听121 | Information Systems and Programming | 4 |
| 颁滨厂听122 | Introduction to Programming Logic | 4 |
| 颁滨厂听140尝 | Introduction to Linux/UNIX | 4 |
| 颁滨厂听140惭 | Operating Systems I: Microsoft | 4 |
| 颁滨厂听179 | Data Communication Concepts I | 4 |
| 颁滨厂听184颁 | Introduction to Information Security | 4 |
| 颁滨厂听284颁 | Cybersecurity Concepts | 4 |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Cybersecurity program educational objectives
Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. The program educational objectives for the Cybersecurity AAS degree program are as follows:
- Identify, analyze, plan, implement, monitor cybersecurity mechanisms to protect information assets, computer systems, and networks, and respond to attacks.
- Hold professional positions in a cybersecurity-related occupation, or pursue advanced study in cybersecurity or a related field of interest.
- Effectively lead, work and communicate in cross functional teams.
- Be recognized as security professionals who apply ethical and moral standards in maintaining information security in cyberspace.
- Successfully adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies to remain current in their occupation.
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