Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Minor or Certificate

Students will learn techniques in digital forensics and incident response along with security testing and computer system diagnostics. Students will also gain knowledge specific to standard computer operating systems, networks and hardware as well as security software and document-creation applications.

ITAM Minors or Certificates
The information technology and administrative management minors and certificates provide recognition for students who complete the specified minor or certificate courses. Such recognition will benefit students in gaining professional employment or advancing in their current professional positions.

Each of our nine minors will complement any major field, helping CWU students stand out from the crowd and be competitive in today’s job market. Applied, relevant skill sets develop individuals ready to handle the challenges of modern global industry.

Application forms for minors and certificates can be obtained in the Ellensburg campus department or on the ITAM web site at www.cwu.edu/it-management.

Minors or certificates are available in the following areas:

• Administrative Management
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)
• Innovation through IT
• Modern IT Applications
• Project Management
• Retail Management and Technology
• Structures of Data Analytics for IT Managers
• Web Design and Management

Program Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.3 in the minor and certificate courses must be achieved with a minimum grade of C- in each course.