Cyber Defense Essentials
The Cyber Defense Essentials (CDEC) is a comprehensive certificate designed to provide military personnel and industry professionals with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate today’s complex cyber landscape.
Designed for high-stakes and mission-critical environments, the Cyber Defense Essentials Certification (CDEC) equips professionals with the skills to build resilience, operational readiness, and strategic thinking against today’s evolving cyber threats.
The curriculum focuses on real-world applications and covers essential topics such as:
- Privacy, policies, and security standards
- Regulatory compliance and cryptography
- Physical security measures and access controls
- Security elements of operating systems and network security measures
- Anti-malware, anti-spam, and anti-piracy tools
- Secure software development practices
- Security certifications for software products
This program is tailored for military and industry professionals who want to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Whether you are looking to upskill, transition into a cybersecurity role, or strengthen your organization's defenses, this certificate equips you with the practical tools and knowledge to excel in the field.
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.
Students who do not have a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity need to demonstrate that they have a baseline knowledge in the following areas:
- Computer Networking
- Computer Science/Cybersecurity
- Linux operating system
- Scripting and Programming
- Microsoft Operating Systems
- Database systems (SQL)
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