Secure Computing and Information Assurance
Program Transfer Guide
Frostburg State University
Effective
Fall, 2024 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
About the Program
Secure Computing and Information Assurance (SCIA)
The Secure Computing and Information Assurance program addresses the national shortage of cyber security professionals in government and private industry. The SCIA program focuses on the importance of securing all forms of technology used by an organization (communications, software, networks, data, and information). Graduates will be prepared to help organizations prevent security breaches by integrating off-the-shelf and custom security measures to existing security procedures. Security best practices are explored in all areas of computing.
Secure Computing & Information Assurance careers include:
- Network Security Specialist
- Penetration Tester
- Software Tester
- Secure Software Engineer
- Cyber Incident Responder
- Cyber Risk Analyst
- Computer Forensics Specialist