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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security
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- Course-Based Courses with a set schedule March 08, 2021
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Prepare your organization to prevent ransomware attacks, remediate critical security risks, and implement mitigating controls for a secure and protected environment with Walden’s Graduate Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security.
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:
- Explore current and emerging information security threats.
- Design tests to probe system penetrability in your technology, networks, and physical environments.
- Evaluate application of laws and regulations to IT.
- Develop incident response plans, security plans, and security awareness programs.
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security is part of Walden’s suite of information technology program offerings. Speak with an Enrollment Specialist at 844-767-9960 to learn more about how this certificate could transfer into one of our full degree programs.
Program Savings
Receive a 50% tuition reduction for the life of the program if you reside in the U.S. and start this program on March 8, 2021. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.
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Completion Requirements
- 9 total semester credits
- Certificate courses (9 sem. cr.)
This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Courses
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITEC 6620 |
Information and Systems SecurityParticipants in this course study in-depth techniques for defending IT infrastructure against attack. Students explore tools for configuring and testing system and network security, and they examine administrative and operational countermeasures. Students discuss a range of active responses to a security breach. |
(3 sem. cr.) |
| ITEC 6630 |
Computer Law, Crime, and InvestigationSecurity professionals need to understand the legal context of their work: Many laws apply to IT crimes, and botched investigations can have serious consequences. Students learn about the types of offenses and their consequences under the law. Investigations of breaches must be conducted methodically and with great care. Students examine the various types of cyber offenses and techniques for investigating them, as well as ethical uses of information and computing resources in organizations. |
(3 sem. cr.) |
| ITEC 6640 |
Topics in High-Assurance ComputingIndividual, group, and organizational behavior can have an enormous effect on safety and security. Because security professionals often observe that security is more dependent on people than on technology, they must have a clear understanding of human factors. Students examine advanced topics in the practice of information assurance, such as using social psychology to implement security. |
(3 sem. cr.) |
Tuition and Fees
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Total * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 9 total semester credit hours | $880 per semester hour | $7,920 |
| Technology Fee | Per semester | $210 | $420 |
| TOTAL | $8,340 | ||
| Transfer up to 3 credits | $2,850 | ||
| Total with Maximum Transfer Credits† | $5,490 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change. These credits represent the minimum credits required for program completion. The number of credits for completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
FINANCIAL AID
Many Walden degree-seeking students—67%—receive some form of financial aid.* Create a customized plan that makes sense for you.
*Source: Walden University’s Office of Financial Aid. Data reports as of 2018.
Find Ways to SaveProgram Savings
Receive a 50% tuition reduction for the life of the program if you reside in the U.S. and start this program on March 8, 2021. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.
Get Started NowAdmission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to a graduate certificate program. Exceptions and other requirements may apply, depending on individual programs. Consult your Walden Enrollment Specialist about admission requirements for specific certificate programs. Call 855-646-5286 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.
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