SUNY Adirondack alum Brenden Sullivan works in IT and cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Participants in the Cybersecurity Fundamentals microcredential will learn the basics of network vulnerabilities and threats. 

 

 

The Cybersecurity microcredential requires: 

  • CIS 131 Introduction to Networking
  • CIS 133 Network Fundamentals
  • CIS 134 LAN/WAN Technologies
  • CIS 136 IT Security Essentials

Student is also able to take Network+ and Security+ examinations off-campus. 

This microcredential:

  • Comprises 14 credits;
  • Is able to be completed in two semesters;
  • Costs $240 per credit, for a total of $3,360, plus textbooks and college fees

These credits are stackable to:

  • Cybersecurity and Networking

 

Register today


Cybersecurity Fundamentals (MCCF)
Catalog: 2025-26Effective date: 9/1/25
CRCourseCourse titlePrerequisite
3CIS 131Introduction to Networking 
4CIS 133Network Fundamentals (CCNA1)Pre/co-req os CIS 131
4CIS 134LAN/WAN Technologies (CCNA2)CS 133
3CIS 136IT Security Essentials CIS 131
14Minimum credits required to complete
EXAMNetwork+ and Security+ examinations available off campus
GPA2.0 combined