From ransomware to phishing attacks, the rise in cybercrimes has increased the demand for qualified IT security professionals across a range of industries.1 This graduate certificate program is designed to equip you with the cutting-edge knowledge you need to develop and lead core information security initiatives and privacy policies and procedures.
Coursework in this online certificate program allows you to:
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security is part of Walden’s information technology program offerings. Walden is designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education through the year 2019. Speak with an enrollment specialist at 855-646-5286 to learn more about how this certificate could transfer into one of our full degree programs.
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My coursework has recently helped me get a new job as chief information officer at a school district in Indiana.
I was surprised by how well organized the program is. The lectures and discussions are all timed out. If you’re hardworking and follow the program, you can graduate at the expected time.
I loved the flexibility of Walden. I was able to work my assignments into my schedule.
1Frost & Sullivan, 2015 (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study, on the internet at https://www.boozallen.com/content/dam/boozallen/documents/Viewpoints/2015/04/frostsullivan-ISC2-global-information-security-workforce-2015.pdf (viewed online October 27, 2017).
