C-CAP

Colorado Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program

Fast track your career in cybersecurity with C-CAP.

The Colorado Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program, also known as C-CAP, provides aspiring cybersecurity professionals with the academic and skills-based knowledge required to earn mid-level and advance-level cybersecurity positions. Through a series of industry-aligned college courses, boot camps and on-the-job training, apprentices will be fully equipped to succeed in one of the fastest growing sectors in the nation. Concurrently, cybersecurity organizations will benefit from a steady pipeline of highly-skilled workforce talent, allowing employers to sufficiently recruit, train and retain the top cybersecurity professionals. 

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Apprenticeship Programs

  • Cybersecurity Analyst Apprenticeship Program
    Cybersecurity Analyst Apprenticeship Program

    Focuses on training apprentices for Cybersecurity Analyst role. Apprentices will be required to complete three courses (earning 12 credits) and associated bootcamps on industry recognized certifications. Upon completion, participants will be awarded Certificate of Completion of C-CAP Cybersecurity Analyst Program, and UCCS Certificate in Cybersecurity Management. The participants may apply 12 credits earned towards B.S. in Business with Emphasis in Cybersecurity Management or Information Systems.

    Courses:

    • Managing Network Interconnections (INFS 2510; 3 credits)
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Technologies (CYSM 3500; 3 credits)
    • IT Risk Management (CYSM 4100; 3 credits)

    Industry Certification Bootcamps (3 credits):

    • Cyber Security Analyst (CySA)
    • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GIAC-CIH)
    • Associate Risk Management Professional (ARMP)
  • Cybersecurity Penetration & Vulnerability Tester Apprenticeship Program
    Cybersecurity Penetration & Vulnerability Tester Apprenticeship Program

    Will train apprentices for Penetration & Vulnerability Tester role. Apprentices will be required to complete three courses (earning 12 credits) and associated bootcamps on industry recognized certifications. Upon completion, participants will be awarded Certificate of Completion of C-CAP Penetration & Vulnerability Tester Program, and UCCS Certificate in Cybersecurity Management. The successful participants may apply 12 credits earned towards B.S. in Business with Emphasis in Cybersecurity Management or Information Systems.

    Courses:

    • Managing Network Interconnections (INFS 2510; 3 credits)
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Technologies (CYSM 3500; 3 credits)
    • Ethical Hacking (CYSM 4500; 3 credits)

    Industry Certification Bootcamps (3 credits):

    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GIAC-CIA)
  • Cybersecurity IT Auditor Apprenticeship Program
    Cybersecurity IT Auditor Apprenticeship Program

    Focuses on Cybersecurity IT Auditor role. Apprentices will be required to complete three courses (earning 12 credits) and associated bootcamps on industry recognized certifications. Upon completion, participants will be awarded Certificate of Completion of C-CAP Cybersecurity IT Auditor Program, and UCCS Certificate in Cybersecurity Management. The successful participants may apply 12 credits earned towards B.S. in Business with Emphasis in Cybersecurity Management or Information Systems.

    Courses:

    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Technologies (CYSM 3500; 3 credits)
    • Ethical Hacking (CYSM 4500; 3 credits)
    • IT Security Auditing (CYSM 4300; 3 credits)

    Industry Certification Bootcamps (3 credits):

    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Cybersecurity Consultant Apprenticeship Program (Launch Date: TBA)
    Cybersecurity Consultant Apprenticeship Program (Launch Date: TBA)

    Will train apprentices for Cybersecurity Consultant role. Apprentices will be required to complete three courses (earning 12 credits) and associated bootcamps on industry recognized certifications. Upon completion, participants will be awarded Certificate of Completion of C-CAP Cybersecurity Consultant Program, and UCCS Certificate in Cybersecurity Management. The successful participants may apply 12 credits earned towards B.S. in Business with Emphasis in Cybersecurity Management or Information Systems.

    Courses:

    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Technologies (CYSM 3500; 3 credits)
    • IT Risk Management (CYSM 4100; 3 credits)
    • Cloud Computing and Security (CYSM 4700; 3 credits)

    Industry Certification Bootcamps (3 credits):

    • Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
    • Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC)
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • Cybersecurity Manager Apprenticeship Program (Launch Date: TBA)
    Cybersecurity Manager Apprenticeship Program (Launch Date: TBA)

    Will train apprentices for Cybersecurity Manager role. Apprentices will be required to complete three courses (earning 12 credits) and associated bootcamps on industry recognized certifications. Upon completion, participants will be awarded Certificate of Completion of C-CAP Cybersecurity Manager Program, and UCCS Certificate in Cybersecurity Management. The successful participants may apply 12 credits earned towards B.S. in Business with Emphasis in Cybersecurity Management or Information Systems.

    Courses:

    • IT Risk Management (CYSM 4100; 3 credits)
    • Organizational Cyber Security (CYSM 3750; 3 credits)
    • Cloud Computing and Security (CYSM 4700; 3 credits)

    Industry Certification Bootcamps (3 credits):

    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC)
    • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
 

Program Benefits

National Leader in Cybersecurity

Colorado Springs is home to over 125 cyber-related companies, five military installations, the National Cybersecurity Center and is consistently recognized as one of the nation's top cities for cybersecurity management professionals. C-CAP is meeting the needs of a rapidly growing industry, both in Colorado Springs and across the U.S. 
Paid on-the-job training

Apprentices will receive both instruction and paid on-the-job training as they progress through the program. At the completion of each of the three phases, apprentices will receive an increase in pay as well as added responsibility in their cybersecurity roles. 
100% Online

The program is offered completely online, allowing apprentices to work for any cybersecurity organization in the country. Apprentices will learn from internationally-recognized faculty with real-world experience in the cybersecurity industry, no matter where they are located. 
 

Principal Investigators: Dr. Gurvirender Tejay (gtejay@uccs.edu) and Dr. Robert M. Block (rblock@uccs.edu)

Grant Number: HG-34411-20-60-A-8