This skills-based, noncredit program prepares adult students for employment in the Information Security field. Students will progress through the program by mastering a working knowledge of the fundamental principles and topics of information security and risk management, and demonstrate appropriate diagnostic, risk management, and solution application at the organizational level. This includes hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational cybersecurity. Students in this program pathway will be prepared to successfully complete the CompTIA Security+ certification exams (SY0)-501, which is an industry-recognized certification. In order to gain entrance into the Cybersecurity (Security+) program applicants must first complete IT Support, or show proof that they have completed CompTIA A+, equivalent coursework, or have related job experience.

1. How to analyze documentation to offer problem-solving solutions.
2. How to apply ethical behaviors to analytical and decision-making skills.
3. How to apply principles of organizational information and risk management
4. How to analyze a wide variety of technical issues in Information Security