网络防御与运营证书

网络防御和运营证书包括与信息保证和安全证书相同的课程，但是还需要对操作系统进行深入研究。对操作系统实用性的理解可以更好地为学生做好防御和强化网络计算机系统所需的技术工作的准备。如果学生完成了网络防御和运营证书的要求，则不会获得信息保证和安全证书。
The Cyber Defense and Operations certificate includes the same courses as the Information Assurance and Security certificate, but additional requires advanced study in operating systems. An understanding of operating system pragmatics better prepares students for the technical work needed in defending and hardening networked computer systems. Students will not be awarded the Information Assurance and Security certificate if they complete the requirements for the Cyber Defense and Operations certificate.In addition to completing the requirements for the Bachelor of Sciences in Computer Science degree program, students enrolled in the major may also complete one of the (optional) 9-12 unit Academic Certificate programs. Each certificate includes 9 required units which can overlap with elective coursework taken to satisfy the major requirements, with some of the certificates requiring 3 additional units (1 additional course) beyond the degree requirements. Students interested in earning a certificate in addition to their degrees should meet with an academic advisor.