Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

The Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance certificate at Des Moines Area Community College is a one- to two-year program offered at this public institution in Ankeny, Iowa. This program is part of the cybersecurity and information assurance field (CIP 11.1003) and covers topics including network security, risk assessment, security auditing, and information systems protection.

Students completing this certificate develop technical skills applicable to entry-level roles in IT security and compliance. Des Moines Area Community College also offers a longer two- to four-year certificate in the same field, along with related programs such as Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science — providing students with multiple options for technical training at the same campus.