DPI Partnership
ND Department of Public Instruction Computer Science and Cybersecurity Credential Offerings
看片软件 has partnered with North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to offer Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 .
Why Enroll at BSC?
- Courses offered online
- Instructor led courses by industry experts
- Curriculum offered in partnership with Palo Alto Networks
- Opportunity to earn an industry recognized PCCET certification
- Access to Palo Alto Networks Virtual Lab
Scholarship Opportunities
看片软件 is once again able to award up to 26 scholarships to North Dakota educators providing them with financial support to upskill in cybersecurity fundamentals with the goal to enhance retention of educators and improve transference of vital cybersecurity skills to North Dakota students, preparing them for the future. Educators are eligible for up to two $500 scholarships.
Offering Options
| |
College Credit Courses |
Non-College Credit Course |
| Instruction: |
Instructor led |
Instructor supported |
| Schedule: |
Offered up to 3 times a year |
Classes begin 2nd Monday of each month |
| Course Access: |
8 -16 weeks |
12 Weeks / Self-Paced |
| Course Availability: |
Anytime, anywhere Internet is available |
Anytime, anywhere Internet is available |
| Testing: |
Completed Online |
Completed Online |
Investment:
Industry Certification
Degree Availability: |
$602.53 - $803.38 per course
PCCET Certification Exam available
Certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals |
$600 per course
PCCET Certification Exam available
Prior learning credits towards a Certificate in
Cybersecurity Fundamentals available |
COLLEGE CREDIT Course Outline
CIS 140 - Cybersecurity Foundation/Fundamentals – 48 hours
CIS 141 - Network Security Foundation/Fundamentals – 48 hours
CIS 142 - Cloud Security Fundamentals –48 hours
CIS 143 - Security Operations Fundamentals – 48 hours
CIS 164 - Networking Fundamentals – 64 hours or CIS 197/297 - Cooperative or Internship – 4 credits
Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate (16 Credits) would be earned if all courses above are completed.
The Apprentice Certification Exam is available after CIS 140, 141, 142, and 143 are completed.
Non- College Credit Course Options
These courses are approved through VCSU for graduate credit
Cybersecurity Foundation/Fundamentals – 48 hours
Network Security Fundamentals – 48 hours
Cloud Security Fundamentals – 48 hours
Security Operations Fundamentals – 48 hours
Networking Fundamentals – 64 hours
Principles of Information Security – 48 hours
The Apprentice Certification Exam is available after the first four classes are completed
Registration Information
College Credit Course Registration:
- Apply and register for college credit courses.
- Fill out the Non-degree Form.
- SV Form - Choose Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
Questions: BSC.cybersecurity@bismarckstate.edu or call 701-224-5755.
Non-Credit Course Registration:
- Fill out the request for or request for . (This request must be done prior to taking the course.)
- .
Questions: bsc.training@bismarckstate.edu or call 701-224-5600.
Course Descriptions
Cybersecurity Foundation/Fundamentals: Apprentice
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the modern cybersecurity landscape and today’s cyber threats. You’ll learn 看片软件 current attack methods, defense strategies, public Wi-Fi risks, and protection measures. You will also learn 看片软件 modern security models, focusing on perimeter-based and Zero Trust models. The course concludes with an overview of Palo Alto Networks' prevention architecture and the key capabilities required for preventing successful cyberattacks.
Network Security Fundamentals: Apprentice
This course offers an understanding of the fundamental tenets of network security and reviews the general concepts involved in maintaining a secure network computing environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe general network security concepts and implement basic network security configuration techniques.
Cloud Security Fundamentals
In the Cloud Security Fundamentals course, you will learn basic principles associated with securing the cloud and SaaS-based applications through Secure Access Service Edge architecture and identify concepts required to recognize and potentially mitigate attacks against traditional and hybrid data centers as well as mission-critical infrastructure. You will also learn how to initially set up and configure containers on a docker bridge network and test the container security through the use of vulnerability scans and reports.
Security Operations Fundamentals
This course offers an understanding of Security Operations (SecOps) and the role it plays in protecting our digital way of life for businesses and customers. Students will learn continuous improvement processes to collect high-fidelity intelligence, contextual data, and automated prevention workflows that quickly identify and respond to fast-evolving threats. They will also learn how to leverage automation to reduce strain on analysts and execute the Security Operation Center (SOC) mission to identify, investigate, and mitigate threats.
