Cybersecurity Information Assurance - Gallatin College

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 Skills (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 program director, Ronda Black.

Accreditation

The National Security Agency and a committee of academic peers has validated Gallatin College’s IT Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program of study 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.

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 ronda.black@montana.edu to gain access to class code
Women in CyberSecurity https://www.wicys.org