The 12-credit graduate certificate in Cyber Threat Analytics and Prevention prepares you to plan for, protect against, detect, analyze, respond to, mitigate, and recover from large-scale and sophisticated cyber threats and attacks.
This stackable certificate, embedded within the M.S. in Information Science, helps you sharpen your cybersecurity skills in areas such as:
- Data management and privacy
- Identifying network vulnerabilities and system threats
- Detecting and analyzing suspicious cyber activity
- Implementing surveillance protocols
- Protecting against cyber terrorism
Courses
Required courses
Elective courses
If you intend to apply this certificate toward the information science master's degree, you must select DAAN 545 and DAAN 871 as your two electives. If you are pursuing this certificate as a stand-alone credential, choose any two of the following courses.
- DAAN 545 - Data Mining (Note: INSC 521 is not a required prerequisite.)
- DAAN 871 - Data Visualization
- DAAN/INSC 846 - Network and Predictive Analytics for Socio-Technical Systems
- CYBER 454 Computer and Cyber Forensics
- IST 554 Network Management and Security
- IST 820 Cybersecurity Analytics
You can earn this certificate in less than one year or complete it at your own pace. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 3.0.
Stackable Certificate or Stand-alone Credential
You may earn this certificate by itself, or you can apply the courses toward the M.S. in Information Science if you apply to the master's program (no additional application fee) and are accepted. This stackable certificate offers you a valuable credential that shows your new expertise as you progress toward your master's degree.
Up to 15 credits earned in any of these information science certificate programs may be transferred to the master's degree in information science, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit.
Once you earn your certificate, you will receive a digital badge that you can display to recognize your professional growth. After successfully completing the required coursework, please submit the Graduate Certificate Completion Form.
How to Apply
Please follow the Graduate Certificate Application Instructions to apply. The courses require an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or information science. If you have another undergraduate major with extensive work experience in the IT field, you may be considered for admission.
Prep Courses
If you do not have a background in STEM or IT, we offer low-cost, non-credit online prep modules that provide a strong practical foundation. Based on your academic experience, program advisors will recommend the most suitable modules for you.
Talk with a Program Representative
If you have any questions about this certificate and how it could support your career goals, schedule an appointment with a program representative.
Erica Dercole
Enrollment Services Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Schedule a Call with Erica
If you are a current student, please email any advising questions to [email protected].
