Applied Cybersecurity

Protect Your Cyberworld

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access, theft, damage, and other forms of cyber threats. As the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks continue to rise, industries face unprecedented risks to their data, systems, and overall security. Gain the essential skills and knowledge required to safeguard sensitive information, detect vulnerabilities, and respond effectively to cyber threats. Meet the growing demand for cybersecurity expertise and contribute to the resilience of businesses and critical infrastructures in an increasingly interconnected world. Learn to navigate the complexities of modern cybersecurity challenges with competence and confidence.

If you're not quite ready to complete the entire certificate, you can start with our Professional Achievement Award in Applied Cybersecurity Fundamentals to build a base foundation in concepts, terminology and common approaches used to combat cyber-attacks. Once you've got that under your belt, you can stack that into this full Professional Certificate to really round out your knowledge and skills to be fully prepared to handle today’s cyber-attacks and security threats, and to adapt to tomorrow’s data breaches and users’ expectations with great success.

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Est. Tuition $6,720
Learning Format Hybrid
Duration 6-12 months *
*Duration times can vary, talk to your advisor for more information.
Total Units 14 Units

Required Courses

Course Formats

Course Schedules are Subject to Change

Required (12.00 Units )

WinterSpringSummerFall

Fundamentals of CybersecurityThis course provides students with an introduction to the field of cybersecurity.

1.00 Units

Cybersecurity Technologies and ToolsAn introduction to installing network components that can help support enterprise security, including firewalls, routers, switches, proxies, VPN concentrators, and other pieces of network security.

2.00 Units

Securing DatabasesThis course consists of two parts, database security principles and the most common security vulnerabilities faced by databases today, and an introduction to building secure applications in SQL Server.

1.00 Units

Applied Cybersecurity and Crisis AnalysisThis capstone course is designed for consolidating the knowledge and skills students gained during the previous courses.

2.00 Units

Digital ForensicsDigital forensics involves the recovery and analysis of data recovered from digital devices.

2.00 Units

Cloud SecurityOrganizations continue to adopt cloud services.

2.00 Units

Governance, Risk & ComplianceRisk is a business factor that can potentially influence business operations in a positive or negative way.

2.00 Units

Elective (2.00 Units )

WinterSpringSummerFall

5G SecurityWireless communication technologies are a critical part of our lives.

2.00 Units

Artificial Intelligence for CybersecurityArtificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies and techniques are being deployed for use in cybersecurity.

2.00 Units

Blockchain Fundamentals & ForensicsIt is critical digital forensic experts keep pace with new technologies to facilitate objective evidence to support investigations involving cryptocurrency.

2.00 Units

Ethical Hacking BasicsThe student will understand the specialized set of tools, tactics, techniques, knowledge, skills, and abilities to facilitate the ability to think like an adversary and appropriately defend their systems.

2.00 Units