Cybersecurity Center

AAS degree in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity

For students interested in immediately entering the workforce or transferring to a four-year institution, the AAS degree prepares you to enter the high-demand field of information technology security. With the increase of computer viruses and other security breaches, companies need professionals who can protect their data and equipment from internal and external security threats. Students gain hands-on experience with the latest hardware and software and learn to implement appropriate security policies and procedures.

Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Certificate

This program prepares students to enter the high demand field of Information Technology Security. This program is designed for individuals with IT experience who are looking to advance their career in the cybersecurity field.

Cyber Defense Certificate

This accelerated program is comprised of several industry-standard certications offered in a cohort format which is modular and competency based. Upon completing the program students will have the knowledge and skills to apply for jobs such as Computer Network Defense Analysts, Network Administrators, Computer Network Defense Infrastructure Support, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Technicians, and Systems Administrators. Students desiring to further their education beyond the Certificate can stack their credits to articulate to the Information Assurance and Cybersecurity AAS degree and ultimately to a bachelor’s degree.

Gen-Cyber Camp

Coming Summer of 2021. | LEARN MORE.

National Center of Academic Excellence

Harford's Information Assurance and Cybersecurity degree has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

Articulation

• Institutions of Higher Education (IHE)
• Harford County Public Schools