Online Certificate

Certificate in Cybersecurity

Start a Career in Cybersecurity

6 Months*

To Complete

4 Hour

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What Can a Certificate in Cybersecurity do for you?

A certificate in Cybersecurity provides you with essential skills to protect information systems from growing cyber threats. This program equips you with expertise in areas such as network security, risk management, cryptography, and threat detection, preparing you for roles like Cybersecurity Analyst or Information Security Specialist.

With hands-on learning and practical knowledge, this certificate not only enhances your career prospects but also boosts job security and earning potential in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.

Becoming a Qualified Cybersecurity Professional

The 100% online Cybersecurity program from St. Norbert will teach you how to protect data and personally identifiable information from malicious attacks, theft, and destruction.

As you navigate throughout the course you will learn through real-world case studies, games, flashcards, experts, and video content.

You will learn

Security & Risk Management

Asset Security

Security Architecture & Engineering

Communication & Network Security

Identity & Access Management

Security Assessment & Testing

Security Operations

Software Development Security

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer literacy with common software applications
Proficiency in English
No prior experience

Provided Courseroom Materials

Expert-led video based training
Competency assessments
National Certification exam fees

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What You’ll Learn in the Cybersecurity Program

Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities: Understand common cyber threats and vulnerabilities, including malware, phishing, and social engineering attacks, and learn how to recognize and defend against them.
Network Security: Gain knowledge of securing networks and systems, including the implementation of firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and encryption to protect sensitive data and maintain system integrity.
Risk Management: Learn how to identify and assess risks within an organization’s IT environment and apply strategies to mitigate potential security risks through proactive measures.
Incident Response and Recovery: Develop the skills to respond to security incidents effectively, including detecting breaches, containing threats, and implementing recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.

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What can you do with a Cybersecurity Certificate?

With a Cybersecurity certificate, you can protect networks and systems from threats and manage security protocols to ensure data safety.

This qualification opens opportunities in industries like technology, finance, healthcare, government, and education.

Careers to Explore

With a certificate in Cybersecurity you will have the opportunity to explore many different careers, as a graduate you may be eligible for these careers:

Cybersecurity analyst
Information security specialist
Network security administrator
Penetration tester (ethical hacker)
Security consultant
Incident response specialist
Cybersecurity engineer
Risk management specialist
Compliance analyst

High Demand for Cybersecurity Experts

Cybersecurity Experts are in high demand and the need is expected to continue across a wide range of industries. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a 33% increase in job demand between 2023-2033 for information security analysts.**

Certified Cybersecurity Program

Upon completion of this certificate, you will be prepared to take on cybersecurity roles in various industries. Our program is accredited by:

HTML 5

React

AWS

Docker

Jenkins

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