Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is an online program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to excel in cyber security careers. It covers both technical and business management aspects, providing a comprehensive understanding of cyber threats, risk management, and intelligence gathering. The program is delivered over 8 months part-time, offering flexibility and expert instruction from experienced faculty. Graduates are prepared for roles such as Cyber Security Analyst, Computer Forensic Investigator, and Cyber Intelligence Analyst.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is an online program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to launch or progress a career in cyber security. The program is delivered 100% online over 8 months part-time and provides students with the flexibility to study at their own pace. The program covers both the technical and business management aspects of cyber security and provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber threats.

Outline:

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security consists of six 10-credit point courses:

• Cyber Security Fundamentals: This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of cyber security, including the different types of cyber threats, the different methods used to protect against cyber attacks, and the different roles and responsibilities of cyber security professionals.
• Computer Forensic Analysis: This course provides students with the skills necessary to conduct computer forensic investigations.
Students will learn how to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence and how to prepare and present their findings in a court of law.
• Information Systems Security Management: This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage information security risks.
Students will learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks and how to develop and implement information security policies and procedures.
• Cyber Security Policy and Governance: This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement cyber security policies and procedures.
Students will learn about the different legal and regulatory requirements that apply to cyber security and how to develop and implement cyber security policies that are aligned with these requirements.
• Cyber Security Risk Management: This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage cyber security risks.
Students will learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber security risks and how to develop and implement cyber security risk management plans.
• Cyber Intelligence: This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to collect, analyze, and disseminate cyber intelligence.
Students will learn how to use a variety of tools and techniques to gather cyber intelligence and how to develop and implement cyber intelligence reports.

Assessment:

Students in the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Assignments: Students will complete a series of assignments throughout the program that will assess their understanding of the course material.
Assignments may include essays, research papers, presentations, and case studies.
• Exams: Students will take a final exam in each course that will assess their overall understanding of the course material.
• Projects: Students will complete a final project in the program that will allow them to demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.

Teaching:

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in the field of cyber security. The faculty are committed to providing students with the highest quality education and are available to help students with any questions or concerns that they may have.

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security are prepared for a variety of careers in the field of cyber security. These careers may include:

• Cyber Security Analyst: Cyber Security Analysts are responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber threats.
They may also be responsible for developing and implementing information security policies and procedures.
• Cyber Security Consultant: Cyber Security Consultants are responsible for providing cyber security advice and guidance to organizations.
They may also be responsible for conducting cyber security audits and assessments.
• Cyber Intelligence Analyst: Cyber Intelligence Analysts are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating cyber intelligence.
They may also be responsible for developing and implementing cyber intelligence reports.