Information Security and Cyber Leadership, Certificate
College of Information and Communications
The demand for information security specialists and cyber leaders is at an all-time high. This degree provides the technical, social and people skills needed to succeed in this rapidly expanding field.
Not only do cyber threats and data breaches bring new challenges every day, many cybersecurity jobs are going unfilled due to demand for these professionals. This 12-hour online certificate will prepare you to help fill those openings as an information security expert and future leader in the cyber industry.
Program Highlights
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Credit Toward Master's
Get a jump on a master's: the courses you take for the certificate can count toward the master's degree, if you choose to pursue it.
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High Employability
Find a job easily: the cybersecurity industry unemployment rate has stayed close to zero for more than a decade.
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Rewarding Income
Earn around $100,000 a year even if you have less than five years of experience in cybersecurity.
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Flexible Electives
Focus this certificate on your specific interests in the cyber field, from network security to database design.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Cybersecurity
Protecting computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, data breaches and other security threats
Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
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Network Security
Protecting computer networks from unauthorized access, attacks or data breaches
Network Analysis
Studying and understanding the structure and behavior of complex networks
Understand Complexity
Analyzing and synthesizing information to identify patterns and connections
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Information Security Analyst
- Information Specialist
- Educator
Workplace Settings
- Cybersecurity
- Government
- Education
