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Cyber Basics

The Cyber Basics certificate is a comprehensive guide to cybersecurity. It provides the foundational knowledge required to excel in the industry. 

Our Cyber Basics certificate program is a comprehensive guide to cybersecurity. It provides the foundational knowledge required to excel in the industry. This course covers a wide range of technologies used to defend against threats and vulnerabilities. The topics covered include privacy, policies, security standards, regulatory compliance, cryptography, physical security measures, access controls, security elements of operating systems, network security measures, anti-malware tools, anti-spam measures, anti-piracy systems, software development methods supporting security, and security certifications for software products.

By completing this course, you will learn about Information Assurance architecture and how the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards are used to secure networks, and you will be equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in the industry.
 

Program Specific Admission Requirements

A bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, or SpanTran.

Certificate Requirements

Earn a B (minimum of 3.0) in the following:
GI512 - Foundations and Historical Underpinnings of Information Assurance
GI522 - Information Assurance Technology
 

Catalog Details

 

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Tuition and Fees

Next Session Start Dates: 

WINTER: November 18, 2024

SPRING: February 17, 2025

SUMMER: May 19, 2025