Program Overview

The School of Computing's cybersecurity badge is not a degree or certificate. The badge is designed to prepare students to:

• Analyze risk, using a variety of risk evaluation techniques.
• Discuss legal and ethical issues related to information security.
• Secure a network against attack.
• Apply principles of ethical hacking to harden an operating system.
• Apply tools and techniques to cyber forensic investigations and examinations.
• Describe software vulnerabilities.

Why Earn a Digital Badge at Grand Valley?

• Badges document knowledge, skills, and competencies you've gained through various learning and professional development opportunities.
• Pursuing a badge, either in continuing education or while completing a degree, can enhance your education.
• Digital badges can be displayed on social media, websites, and in emails.
• Completing a badge is an opportunity for you to highlight particularly marketable and desirable skills to potential employers.
• It is offered fully online, making it more convenient.