Certificate in Cybersecurity Online
Understand Today’s Cybersecurity Threats
Cybercrime, cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare create complex risks for organizations and society. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s online Certificate in Cybersecurity examines how criminals and other threat actors use computers and the internet—and how information systems can be better protected.
Through focused coursework, students explore information security, cyber law, computer intrusions and the social and economic effects of cybercrime. The 13.5-quarter-credit program also examines how the internet can serve as both a resource and a weapon.
Why Earn a Certificate in Cybersecurity?
Explore Emerging Threats
Examine cybercrime, cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare, including the behaviors and motivations associated with cyber threats.
Understand Cyber Law
Study core cybersecurity laws and consider how legal issues relate to information security.
Flexible Online Learning
Complete your coursework online while balancing your professional and personal responsibilities.
Who Should Consider This Certificate?
The Certificate in Cybersecurity may be appropriate for students and professionals who want to expand their understanding of information security, cybercrime and internet-based threats.
It may also benefit individuals whose responsibilities involve organizational security, risk awareness, technology, criminal justice, intelligence or the protection of information systems.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
- Use information sources and technology to research how the internet may be used as a weapon.
- Analyze the social and economic effects of cybercrime.
- Identify and discuss theories and threats involving the use of computers and the internet by terrorists and criminals.
- Explain core components of cyber law and their relationship to information security.
- Communicate information about computer intrusion defense using appropriate language and formats.
Areas of Study
Knowledge developed through the program may be applied to the study and evaluation of:
- Information security
- Cybercrime
- Cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare
- Computer intrusion defense
- Cybersecurity law
- Technology-related threats and risks
Important Certificate Information
Students are encouraged to contact their private employer or the appropriate government agency in the state where they reside or plan to work to determine whether the certificate is recognized as a credential.
Professional Licensure
Students considering enrolling in an academic program that customarily leads to professional licensure should first contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they reside or plan to work to determine whether the academic program satisfies the requirements for licensure in that state.
Because professional licensure requirements vary, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ cannot assure that its programs satisfy the criteria established by professional licensing authorities in all states or territories.
Take the Next Step
Learn more about the online Certificate in Cybersecurity and how it may support your educational and professional goals.
Certificate (13.5 Credit Hours)
SEC360DC – Information Security
SEC665- Cyber Security
TCT617- Cyberterrorism, Cyberwarfare, Cybercrime
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
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