Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity will cover in detail the different cyber-threats in today’s digital age and how we can implement the best technical and business security practices to mitigate and counter these risks. Cyber security can be defined in a nutshell, as follows: It is the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs, and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. Cybersecurity knowledge becomes a cornerstone in the development of individuals and teams that are prepared to protect governmental, military, and commercial institutions from cyber-attacks. Graduate students will complete one additional graduate level assignment in each course.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Explore common cyber threats and attacks.
  2. Describe how social engineering attacks take place and how to mitigate them.
  3. Identify common threats to physical and logical security.
  4. Explore and utilize common information-gathering tools and techniques.
  5. Evaluate appropriate technologies and tools to assess, protect against, and resolve security issues.

Course Requirements (15 credit hours)

CYB 600 Cyber Controls, Threats, and Vulnerabilities 3 credit hours
CYB 601 Software and Systems Security 3 credit hours
CYB 602 Cyber Operations and Monitoring 3 credit hours
CYB 603 Digital Forensics and Incident Response 3 credit hours
CYB 604 Compliance and Assessment 3 credit hours