Cybersecurity, Certificate

Program Director: Ahmed Salem, Ph.D.; salem@hood.edu, 301-696-3731

The Certificate in Cybersecurity provides students the necessary networking and cybersecurity foundations and skills to identify, manage and address threats in any information technology environment. Completing the certificate ensures that students have received the academic preparation to pursue several professional credentialing certifications that attest standards of achievement in cybersecurity. The certificate requires the completion of three core courses and two electives.

Application Requirements

This program is designed for students who may or may not have background in Computer Science or Information Technology, either through formal study or professional experience.  For students without relevant background, two Foundation courses may be completed to prepare students to succeed in the program. To apply, all official transcripts and a résumé/CV that provides educational and professional experience with specific information about mathematics background, programming background, if any, and technical skills must be submitted.