Cyber Operations
Micro-credential Overview
Students can earn this micro-credential by completing UCO's CMSC 4343/5343 Cyber Operations course, which introduces the core concepts and hands-on techniques used in penetration testing, vulnerability discovery and cyber operations. Students will learn about vulnerabilities – what they are, how to discover them and how to exploit them. Using this knowledge, they will practice secure system and software hardening.
What can you do with this micro-credential?
- Describe the concepts and knowledge about vulnerabilities.
- Gather information to discover vulnerabilities of systems and software.
- Exploit and test the vulnerabilities of systems and software.
- Harden systems and software against vulnerabilities.
Intended Audience
- UCO computer science students enrolled in the CMSC 4348/5343 academic course.
Instruction Method
• In person or online, synchronous sessions.
Availability
• Fall semesters.
Registration
- Those interested must be enrolled as a student in UCO’s CMSC 4343/5343 academic course, Cyber Operations. Registration for this micro-credential is included in the course enrollment.
Cost
- The micro-credential fee is included in the price of the CMSC 4343/5343 academic course tuition and fees.
Contact Information
What is a micro-credential?
Micro-credentials provide new opportunities to demonstrate specific knowledge, skills and abilities in ways that create a more complete picture of your capabilities. Upon successful completion and verification of the micro-credential requirements, you will be issued a digital badge that can be displayed and verified online, such as on resumes or professional social media profiles. Digital micro-credentials can provide another way to demonstrate your achievement of competencies and allows you to clearly communicate your capabilities to others.