Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

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

Students completing this certificate are prepared for roles in IT security, compliance, and systems auditing. Des Moines Area Community College also offers a shorter one- to two-year certificate in the same field, along with related programs including Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training.