This certificate will prepare students to design, implement and secure computer networks and can be completed in one year. Students with this certificate will be able to install security software, monitor networks for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks and in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber crime. St. Philip's College is designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education through 2026.