The MCC Cybersecurity program helps students acquire the skills to balance and manage the risks of doing business in a networked world. Students learn to formulate and implement an information security policy, manage information assets, and design a successful security infrastructure. Students also get vital hands-on experience in defending against attack and intrusion, as well as disaster recovery preparation. Bellevue University, Dakota State University, and Herzing University offer transfer pathways for graduates of the MCC Cybersecurity program. MCC is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
CAE Designation Letter PDF
Cybersecurity graduates become security architects, specialists, analysts and administrators, cryptographers, forensic experts and penetration testers.
Cyberseek.org: Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heat Map
Cyberseek.org: Cybersecurity Career Pathway
CybersecurityJobs.net
Gary Sparks, instructor, program coordinator Phone: 531-622-3854 INFO Programs: Cybersecurity
Jared Bernard, instructor Phone: 531-622-8243 INFO Programs: Cybersecurity
Ron Moore, instructor Phone: 531-622-8370
Kayle Nielsen, instructor Phone: 531-622-8435
Olivia Christenham, instructor
Assima Sizing, instructor
NOTE: Plase cross reference the I.T Annual Course Schedule to verify your required courses are being offered during the term you plan to register
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Types of awards: Applied Associate of Science
Total Program Credit Hours: 99
The GenCyber program strives to be a part of the solution to the Nation’s shortfall of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Ensuring that enough young people are inspired to utilize their talents in cybersecurity is critical to the future of our country’s national and economic security as we become even more reliant on cyber-based technology in every aspect of our daily lives.
Cyber YouTube Channel
United States Computer Emergency Reading Team (US-CERT)
United States Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
United States Federal Bureau of Investigations – Cyber Crime
United States Federal Bureau of Investigations – Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
National Security Agency Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) Website
United States Department of Homeland Security – Stop. Think. Connect.
General Services Administration (GSA) Consumer Action Handbook
Stay Safe Online
FTC Data Security for Business
FTC Phishing Tips
US-Cert, Report Phishing Sites
