Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Cybersecurity Foundations, less than 1 year certificate

Earn a certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals at Portland Community College:

• Specialize in cybersecurity while learning about computing.
• Increase your understanding of robust cyber defense technology.
• Utilize computer technology to address information system needs with security in mind.
• Analyze common security vulnerabilities and apply appropriate security controls.

Program features

• Hands-on labs and lecture
• Classroom and/or web-based courses
• Courses mapped to the knowledge units of the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security requirements for a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

Career possibilities

The cybersecurity sector has high growth and good salaries. Jobs you can apply for with an AAS in Cybersecurity:

Award information

Awards with a icon can be earned completely online, or you can choose a mix of online and on-campus classes.

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete

Award	Length (attending full-time)	Financial aid eligible	Currently accepting students?
Certificate: Cybersecurity Foundations	Less than 1 year		Limited entry, see how to get into this program

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Courses

Course listing for the 2024-2025 catalog year.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CIS 121	Information Systems and Programming	4
CIS 122	Introduction to Programming Logic	4
CIS 140L	Introduction to Linux/UNIX	4
CIS 140M	Operating Systems I: Microsoft	4
CIS 179	Data Communication Concepts I	4
CIS 184C	Introduction to Information Security	4
CIS 284C	Cybersecurity Concepts	4
Total Credits		28

Cybersecurity program educational objectives

Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. The program educational objectives for the Cybersecurity AAS degree program are as follows:

• Identify, analyze, plan, implement, monitor cybersecurity mechanisms to protect information assets, computer systems, and networks, and respond to attacks.
• Hold professional positions in a cybersecurity-related occupation, or pursue advanced study in cybersecurity or a related field of interest.
• Effectively lead, work and communicate in cross functional teams.
• Be recognized as security professionals who apply ethical and moral standards in maintaining information security in cyberspace.
• Successfully adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies to remain current in their occupation.