Cybersecurity Certificate

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The Cybersecurity certificate is designed for students with an interest in the wide range of activities associated with the protection of information, one of an organization’s most vital assets. This certificate provides a foundation in computer operations, programming, and data communication with a breadth and depth of instruction in information security.

These courses are designed to give a basic understanding and working knowledge in information security as well as prepare the student to pass the CompTIA Security+ exam, a vendor-neutral certification exam considered the worldwide standard of competency for foundation-level security practitioners.

The Cybersecurity certificate is available for all Colorado Mountain College students using online learning. Please contact a campus counselor or academic advisor at the preferred campus for more information.

This certificate program is not eligible for federal student aid funds.

Program Requirements

Note: the courses in this certificate will also fulfill the Information Technology (AAS) Cybersecurity emphasis requirements.

CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+ 3.0 Credits
CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+ 3.0 Credits
CNG 1031 - Principles of Information Assurance 3.0 Credits
CNG 1032 - Network Security Fundamentals 3.0 Credits
CNG 2056 - Vulnerability Assessment Level I 3.0 Credits
CNG 2057 - Network Defense and Counter Measures 3.0 Credits
✽ CNG 2058 - Digital Forensics 3.0 Credits
Select elective/internship from prefixes CIS/CNG/CSC 3.0 Credits

Minimum Hours Required

Minimum Credit Hours Required (24)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (360)

Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer

✽ Generally Transferable

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via technology-enabled learning (videoconferencing, hybrid, or online).

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