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Mark McGuire

Academic record

Education

Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Western Governors University

Starting July 1, 2026 — Expected December 31, 2027

In Progress

This program has not yet begun. All coursework and associated certifications listed below are planned. Upon enrollment, credit for Security Foundations was granted based on existing CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications.

Coursework

Security Foundations↔ Exempted via CompTIA Network+ & Security+Security Operations↔ CompTIA CySA+Governance, Risk, and ComplianceHacking Countermeasures and TechniquesNetwork Design and Management

Bachelor of Science in Network Engineering and Security

Western Governors University

Conferred May 14, 2026

Complete

Coursework

IT Foundations↔ CompTIA A+ Core 1IT Applications↔ CompTIA A+ Core 2Network and Security FoundationsBusiness of IT Applications↔ ITIL Foundation v4Web Development FoundationsNetworks↔ CompTIA Network+Linux Foundations↔ LPI Linux EssentialsNetwork Analytics and TroubleshootingIntroduction to CryptographyManaging Cloud SecurityNetwork and Security Applications↔ CompTIA Security+Scripting and Programming FoundationsCloud Applications↔ CompTIA Cloud+Internet of Things (IoT) and InfrastructureData Management FoundationsTelecomm and Wireless CommunicationsVersion ControlSoftware Defined NetworkingNetwork Automation and DeploymentPython for IT AutomationNetwork Engineering and Security Capstone Project

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

University of Arizona — Eller College of Management

Conferred December 16, 2022

Complete

Achievements

  • Graduated Cum Laude
  • Dean's List — Fall 2022
  • Honorable Mention — Fall 2021
  • Fall 2021 Eller Business Communications Case Competition Winner

Coursework

Intermediate Accounting for Business Administration MajorsBusiness CommunicationOrganizational Behavior and ManagementIntroduction to HR ManagementMicroeconomic Analysis for Business DecisionsEconomic Strategy: Business DecisionsUse and Managing Information SystemsProject ManagementMacroeconomics, Global Institutions and PolicyInnovation Principles and EnvironmentIntegrative Business Foundations with EthicsBasic Operations ManagementIntroduction to FinanceReal Estate Finance and InvestmentIntroduction to MarketingMarketing Analytics