Online Certificate in Cybersecurity Management

At A Glance

4 Courses

8 Months

100% Online

Cost Per Semester Credit Hour

$499*

Semester Credit Hours

12

Tuition Cost for Entire Program

$5,988*

* All stated financial information is subject to change.

Protect organizations from growing risk

Cybercrime is on the rise – and the demand for trained and certified cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high.

Today's security professional needs to function in a variety of disciplines and must understand not only computing and technology systems, but also business processes, risk management, data management, law and regulatory compliance.

This certificate will prepare you for roles in security operations, risk management and incident response in the government and private sector. You'll gain a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, data handling best practices and network controls needed to protect an organization. No prior experience in computer science is required to launch your career in cybersecurity.

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What Will I Study?

Best practices for creating cybersecurity policies, performing risk assessments, and security incident response handling
The fundamental principles of cybersecurity
The importance of information governance policies, procedures, regulations and laws
The incident response and mitigation process, including business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response concepts
Network security concepts, threats and attacks
Physical and logical access controls

Why Study Cybersecurity?

Pursue advanced learning in a growing field
Add an emphasis to an existing major of study
Highlight a specialization in your current or future occupation, and/or
Demonstrate higher-level learning in these areas to graduate schools

Certificate in Cybersecurity Requirements

Certificate in Cybersecurity (12 credit hours)

Complete the following:

Not all courses are offered every year. The certificate is successfully finished when all certificate courses are completed with grades of C- or better and a certificate GPA of 2.0 or above.

CYBR 200 Introduction to Cybersecurity Principles 3 hours +

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity. Students explore the safeguards and countermeasures prescribed for an information system to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its information. Students will learn about the threats and vulnerabilities facing computer systems and the tools and techniques used to secure them.

CYBR 240 Network Security and Access Controls 3 hours +

This course introduces students to computer networking and network security concepts, including the types of networks and devices. Course concepts also include a detailed look at the types of access controls, including physical and logical controls.

CYBR 244 Incident Response 3 hours +

This course focuses on the importance of maintaining availability of system operations during unplanned disruptions. Students learn concepts related to each of the three distinct plans that are vital to the survival of any organization facing out-of-the-ordinary operating conditions. In this course, students will examine the incident response and mitigation process including business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response concepts.

CYBR 250 Cybersecurity Operations 3 hours +

This course provides students with knowledge on the day-to-day operations of a security program, including the use of security controls and risk mitigation strategies of an organization. Students will learn about best practices in securing data, such as data encryption, configuration management, implementation of security policies, and security awareness training.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Create an account with a username and password and complete the certificates application online for admission into any of the certificate programs
Connect with Enrollment Counselor

An enrollment counselor will reach out about any next steps to get started in the certificate program.
Pay Tuition Deposit

To hold your spot, you’ll need to submit a $100 tuition deposit, which will apply toward tuition for your first course.
Enroll in Courses

You’ll enroll in the first course of your certificate program!

Tuition and Financial Aid

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Tuition for all online certificates costs $499 per credit hour. Each class is generally three credits. The total cost for the Certificate in Cybersecurity program is $5,988 over an eight-month period.

Payment plans are available.

Keep Moving Forward

Credits you earn in this certificate program will count toward a bachelor’s degree in our Accelerated Online Degree Program. If you’re interested in learning more about applying credits to a bachelor’s degree, contact our admissions team today!