Program Overview

The certificate in Cyber Security is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to engage in activities pertaining to protecting computer systems, networks, applications, and data. The program also prepares students for successfully completing internationally recognized certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), etc.

All CMU certificate graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking, communication fluency, quantitative fluency, and specialized knowledge/applied learning. In addition to these campus‐wide student learning outcomes, graduates of this major will be able to: