Cybersecurity Administration, Certificate

Contact

Associate Dean:

Ryan O. Williams, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor of Practice

College of Professional Studies, rywillia@syr.edu

Program Director:

Steve Wallace, Professor of Practice

College of Professional Studies, swalla02@syr.edu

Program Questions, contact the College of Professional Studies at 315-443-9378, or email parttime@syr.edu

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Description

The Cybersecurity Administration certificate is designed for individuals looking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of information security policy and processes and will provide students with the skills needed to protect information, information systems, and infrastructures.

Admission

30 college credits.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate organizational, and information system vulnerabilities by employing technological, analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills.

2. Create effective solutions to minimize cybersecurity security risks balancing those risks against business and organizational requirements.

3. Apply cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures to information and cybersecurity systems in both the short and long term.

Requirements

15 Credits

CYB 233 - Introduction to Computer Networking and Cloud Computing for Professional Studies
CYB 323 - Introduction to Information Security for Professional Studies
CYB 336 - Leading Issues in Information Security for Professional Studies
CYB 342 - Information Security Policy for Professional Studies
CYB 476 - Applied Information Security for Professional Studies
The certificate is administered by the College of Professional Studies. Each student should consult with their Academic Advisor to ensure certificate completion.