Cybersecurity Certificate

Program Overview

The Cybersecurity Certificate program equips professionals with the skills to assess risks, develop solutions, and devise strategies for incident response in the face of cyber threats. Through hands-on experience with security and attack tools, students gain practical knowledge in data classification, cryptography, network security, and more. The program can be completed in six months and prepares graduates for careers in cybersecurity analysis, risk management, and forensics.

Program Outline

Cybersecurity Certificate Extraction:

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Certificate in Cybersecurity is a 4-course program designed to equip professionals with the skills to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity expertise.
• Description: The program focuses on preparing students for real-world scenarios through hands-on experience with security and attack tools.
It covers topics such as data classification, cryptography, network and application security, risk management, threat and vulnerability analysis, computer forensics, and policy and architecture design.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program consists of four 3-unit graduate courses for a total of 12 credits.
• Structure: Students are required to take one core course, "Information Security," and choose three additional courses from a list of electives.
• Course Schedule: The program can be completed in as little as six months, with courses offered over two terms.
• Modules:
Students gain practical experience through hands-on activities and simulations.
• Elective Courses:
• **IT 540.
• Digital Forensics: This course equips students with the skills to conduct cyber forensics investigations, including data collection, analysis, and recovery.
• **IT 542.
• Ethical Hacking: This course introduces students to penetration testing techniques and tools, allowing them to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen organizational security.
• **IT 544.
• Cloud Security: This course explores the security challenges associated with cloud computing environments and provides students with the knowledge to design and implement secure cloud solutions.
• **IT 546.
• Cybersecurity Risk Management: This course focuses on risk management strategies for identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats.
• IT 531: Data Mining & Machine Learning: This course introduces students to data mining techniques and their applications in real-world scenarios.
• **IT 533.
• Big Data Technologies: This course explores the world of big data and associated technologies, with a focus on the Hadoop ecosystem.
• IT 582: Special Topics: This course provides an opportunity for students to pursue specific areas of interest through internships or projects.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The program utilizes various assessment methods, including assignments, projects, exams, and presentations.
• Assessment Criteria: Students are evaluated based on their understanding of concepts, ability to apply knowledge and skills, critical thinking, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, hands-on activities, and simulations.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical application of knowledge through real-world scenarios and simulations.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program can pursue careers as cybersecurity analysts, threat analysts, cybersecurity auditors, cybersecurity risk managers, cybersecurity managers, and cyberforensics analysts.
• Opportunities: The program prepares students for a wide range of opportunities in various industries, including government, healthcare, finance, technology, and more.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program are equipped with the skills and knowledge to contribute significantly to the growing field of cybersecurity.

Other:

• Benefits: The program provides students with the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.
• Completion Time: The program can be completed in as little as six months, making it a flexible option for working professionals.
• Admission Requirements: The program is open to students who have completed a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Prerequisites: Students may need to complete additional coursework in information technology fundamentals depending on their prior academic or professional experience.
• Cost: The program cost is $595 per credit for non-alumni and $480 per credit for alumni.