Cyber Defense and Information Assurance

Gain practical training in cyber defense with the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Defense and Information Assurance in Temple University's College of Science and Technology. This 12-credit, interdisciplinary certificate program is designed for current working technical professionals at any level of their career seeking the necessary skills to protect businesses, organizations and governments from ever-increasing cyber threats. 

The curriculum focuses on network security and digital forensics and aims to bridge the gap between cybersecurity technology and cybersecurity policies. You'll develop expertise across different academic disciplines, including business, computer and information sciences, electrical and computer engineering, and law. Construct and maintain cybersecurity frameworks focused on preventive, detective and corrective security mechanisms.

Graduates of the program can 

• apply security forensics principles and practices to applications and networks;
• comply with industry standards;
• document findings and make recommendations on applications and systems security; and
• identify network and application vulnerabilities.

In addition to the substantial use of technology in the program, you'll also study compliance, ethics, policy and regulation for a comprehensive understanding of this rapidly growing field. 

In our digital world, the number of cyber threats on our computer systems and information privacy increases. Through the Cyber Defense and Information Assurance Graduate Certificate program, you'll prepare to design and maintain systems that safeguard against accidental or malicious modification, destruction or disclosure.

University degree requiring four years of study.

Request one certified copy of official transcripts from every college and university you have attended, even if only one course was taken. International degrees must be assessed for equivalency with a U.S. degree based on the characteristics of the national educational system, the type of institution attended and the level of studies completed. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration. If unofficial transcripts are submitted during the application process, submission of official academic records will be required by the end of your first term of graduate study if you are admitted and subsequently enroll at Temple University.