Certificate in Cyber Security

The Internet has changed how we all live and work. An internet criminal can break into nearly anywhere in the world using a computer – and entities must close vulnerabilities. Botnets, spam, viruses, trojan horses, intrusion and identity theft, and various attacks have caused problems. Companies must adhere to ongoing security legislation to protect customers, share holders and others to ensure privacy, integrity, and availability of computers, technology devices and data.

The Cyber Security certificate is for advanced computer information systems technology and programming personnel. The Network Security course focuses on securing networks from hacking. To safeguard a network, an analyst must be adept at computer network technology and protocols. The Web Security course teaches how to program and test secure web pages. Future course offerings include Information Systems Security courses and a Secure Software Development course.

Career Opportunities

• Security Analyst
• Network Administrator
• Security Programmer/Analyst

Required Courses
	CSCI 477	Computer Communication and Networks		3 cr
	or
	MIS 424	Advanced Business Data Communications		3 cr
	CSCI 478	Introduction to Network Security		3 cr
	CSCI 445	Web Security		3 cr
	or
	Another pre-approved CSCI 490 or MIS 490 course			3 cr
Total				9 cr




Complete course descriptions and further details on the certificate can be found in the Computer Science section of the UW-Parkside catalog.

To learn more about Cyber Security Certificate, contact:

Department of Computer Science
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
PO Box 2000
Kenosha, WI 53141-2000

Telephone: (262) 595-2314    or   Email