Certificate in Computer and Cybersecurity
This certificate provides students with a fundamental knowledge of general network security concepts, which can then be applied to an advanced training program in specific security software and platforms.
Students learn the basics of practical and theoretical cyber and computer security. The first course introduces students to introductory computer programming to support the advanced courses. Two courses in the UNIX operating system help to reinforce the need for cyber security, touching on such issues as fine-tuning a UNIX platform to enhance computer security and authorization and authentication. The final course provides students with an understanding of computer and network security issues, including encryption, SSL, privacy issues, directory services protocols such as LDAP, intrusion detection, viruses, firewalls, and network management.
Required Courses (13 credits)
Why Capitol?
Our comprehensive cybersecurity center
The Center for Cybersecurity Research and Analysis serves as the university hub for training, research, analysis, and programming in all things cybersecurity. Learn to defeat simulated cyberattacks, land an internship where you can put your skills to work and prepare for the workforce, publish a scholarly article addressing an existing challenge in the field, and much more. Students–both on-ground and online–faculty, alumni, and community partners alike are welcome.