IT Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Program Details
The IT Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree prepares students to support the information security needs of businesses. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to identify cyber threats, implement and maintain proper security measures, respond to system intrusions, and provide creative solutions to emerging risks. A final goal of the program is to prepare students to sit for the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA CySA+, and EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker.
A Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in IT Cybersecurity is also available for IT professionals who have already completed IT Network Technology courses. Please view the Program Description and contact IT interim program director, Suzie Hockel or Associate Dean, Sarah Maki.
Accreditation
The National Security Agency and a committee of academic peers designated Gallatin College MSU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through academic year 2028. According to the agency, the college’s ability to meet increasing demands will serve the nation well in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure, address the critical shortage of professionals with cybersecurity skills, and highlight the importance of higher education as a solution to defending America’s cyberspace.
The point of contact for the program of study is Suzie Hockel. Please reach out via email at suzanne.hockel@montana.edu or call 406-994-1936.
Request Information
For questions or more information on the IT Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program please fill out our inquiry form or contact:
406-994-5536 gallatincollege@montana.edu 101 Hamilton Hall
Please note: Students will need reliable all-season personal transportation as public transportation is not available for all course locations.
Get Involved
- Montana Cybersecurity Summer Initiative Camp (Yearly) https://gallatin.montana.edu/outreach/cybersecuritycamp2023.html
- Student Group, CyberSecurity IT Fun Gallatin College, 33 student members in the Google
Classroom designed with three areas of activities for students. 1. Career and Job
Postings 2. Hot Topics 3. Games & Competitions, Creation Date: Jan 12, 2021 https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ5MTI3ODE5NTA2
- Please email suzanne.hockel@montana.edu to gain access to class code
- Women in CyberSecurity https://www.wicys.org
FAQs
News
- SecurityWeek https://www.securityweek.com
- The Hacker News https://thehackernews.com
MSU and Gallatin College Cybersecurity Resources and Information
- https://gallatin.montana.edu/resources/index.html
- https://www.montana.edu/uit/
- https://www.montana.edu/uit/security/index.html
Industry Involvement
Gallatin College IT and Cybersecurity Faculty
Contact information
Suzie Hockel
Interim Program Director - Information Technology |Gallatin College | Montana State
University
705 Osterman Drive, Suite 107
P.O. Box 170515
Bozeman MT 59717
Tel: (406) 994-9136
Email: suzanne.hockel@montana.edu