Information Security/Assurance, C.T.C.

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH

The certificate program in Information Security/Assurance prepares students to plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information while maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information for use by authorized users.

The College also offers an Associate of Applied Science degree program in Computer Information Technology, with a concentration in Information Security/Assurance. Learn more about this program.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Information Security/Assurance Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

Prevent information system problems by using security best practices (SLO #1)
Determine appropriate defense measures against malware, exploits, and other threats to information systems and networks (SLO #2)

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR

Required grade of “C” or higher.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 12

NOTE:

See Graduation Requirements .

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate program should contact that receiving institution for determination of course transferability. A listing of Delgado courses can be found by following this link: Transfer List

Suggested Sequence

First semester

CMIN 204 - Fundamentals of Information Technologies and Systems 3 credit hours
CNET 157 - Network System Basics 3 credit hours

Total: 6 credit hours

Second Semester

CMIN 244 - Introduction to Cyber Security 3 credit hours
CMIN 246 - Introduction to Information Assurance 3 credit hours