{"id":76754,"date":"2021-01-28T13:01:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T21:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=76754"},"modified":"2025-03-29T12:56:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T19:56:22","slug":"digital-security","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/computer-science\/programs\/digital-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-hmngev9-a29dbcd511e0314abd94a205ec3b81e6\">\n.avia-section.av-hmngev9-a29dbcd511e0314abd94a205ec3b81e6{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Computer Science - Digital Security Microcredential - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-hmngev9-a29dbcd511e0314abd94a205ec3b81e6 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap 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The Digital Security badge provides a strong foundation for students interested in securing entry-level employment in security.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Completed your requirements and ready to collect your badge?<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/A5kAZGG1j4Zyf3Z5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply to receive your micro-credential badge here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Required Courses<\/h3>\n<p><em>Three courses totalling 12 credits, taken in sequence.<\/em><br \/>\nCS 456: Security 1 &#8211; 4 credits<br \/>\nCS 457: Security 2 &#8211; 4 credits<\/p>\n<p><em>Select one of the following two courses:<\/em><br \/>\nCS 458: Security 3 &#8211; 4 credits<br \/>\nCS 455: Web Security &#8211; 4 credits<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>Students will be required to earn a minimum of a B- in all courses.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"dig-4\">Learning Outcomes\/Competencies<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>Cryptographic protocols and algorithms including symmetric key 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