Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance provides comprehensive training in all aspects of cybersecurity, emphasizing hands-on applications in machine learning and data visualization. Taught by experienced faculty, the program equips students with job-ready skills through industry-relevant tools and prepares them for careers as information security analysts, cybersecurity engineers, and other cybersecurity professionals. Graduates are eligible for the CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 CISSP certifications.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance covers all aspects of cybersecurity from physical security through advanced cryptologic security.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by faculty with extensive experience in the field of cybersecurity, including aerospace software safety engineering, aviation cybersecurity, and drone systems engineering.
• The program employs a range of teaching methods, including hands-on labs, field trips, and traditional graduate-level academics.
• Students benefit from opportunities to engage with graduate students in the tech hubs of Silicon Valley and Southern California.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are well-prepared for positions in cybersecurity, such as:
• Information security analyst
• Cybersecurity engineer
• Security architect
• Security consultant
• The program prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ exam and the ISC2 CISSP exam, highly recognized and respected certifications in the field.