CYB 450 - Certification Preparation

3 Cr. Hrs.

In the Cybersecurity field, employment prospects are significantly improved if the job seeker holds a professional certification(s). This course provides a comprehensive and intense preparation for an entry-level cybersecurity certification. Students sharpen test taking skills with practice questions and exams. At the end of the course, students are encouraged to take an actual certification exam. Contact the instructor to inquire what exam is being covered during a particular semester.
Prerequisite(s): Any one CYB 300-level course. Repeatable: It may be repeated only once if a different professional certification exam is covered. For example, one CYB 450 may cover the CISSP exam and another the Security+ exam. Course Rotation: Spring
Students are encouraged, but not required, to take the covered certification exam to pass the course.