Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate

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The Anderson Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is an online, 15-credit hour program that gives students advanced education in the field of Cybersecurity. The certificate offers a holistic view of the discipline covering both technical and risk management aspects of Cybersecurity.

The curriculum covers critical topics appropriate for graduate studies to include cybersecurity architecture, data security, leadership, strategy, offensive/defensive cyber operations, and more. Additionally, each graduate class covers material that prepares students for professional certifications.

100% Online | 15 Credit Hours | 7 and 14-Week Courses

Program Prerequisite Course (4 Credit Hours)

Students take CYB 510 or receive a waiver. CYB 510 does not count toward the 15 hour requirement.

CYB 510 - Cybersecurity Technology 4 Cr. Hrs.

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (15 Credit Hours)

To complete the certificate, students take at least 15 credit hours of CYB 600-level coursework.

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Students take the following two courses

CYB 610 - Data Security & Privacy in Cloud Environments 3 Cr. Hrs.
CYB 620 - Cybersecurity Leadership & Strategy 3 Cr. Hrs.

Certificate Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Choose Three Courses (9 Credit Hours)

CYB 630 - Cybersecurity Architecture & Design 3 Cr. Hrs.
CYB 640 - Defensive Cyber Operations 3 Cr. Hrs.
CYB 650 - Offensive Cyber Operations 3 Cr. Hrs.
CYB 660 - Cybersecurity Law 3 Cr. Hrs.
CYB 670 - Security Auditing 3 Cr. Hrs.
CYB 675 - Cybersecurity Project Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
CYB 680 - Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure 3 Cr. Hrs.
CYB 699 - Advances in Cybersecurity 3 Cr. Hrs.