Cyber Security Management (Professional Certificate)

Illinois Institute of Technology

United States of America, Chicago

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Illinois Institute of Technology

United States of America , Chicago

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Aug-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 48,670 / years

Next Intake 22-Aug-2022

Cyber Security Management (Professional Certificate)

About

The professional certificate in Cyber Security Technologies is awarded after completing both the Cyber Security Technologies and Network+ Certification Training courses, in addition to at least one elective.Hands-on projects and discussions on current and future computer technologies are incorporated into the coursework.

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Prepare for a career in the management of information security with a professional certificate in Cyber Security Management.

The professional certificate in Cyber Security Management is awarded by completing the following three courses: Cyber Security Technologies, Cyber Security Management, and an additional elective. Most often these courses can be successfully completed in one year or less.

Core coursework covers attack mechanisms, vulnerabilities, countermeasures, network security protocols, and encryption, as well as access control systems and methodology, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, and legal issues in information system security. Elective courses explore specific areas of cybersecurity. Hands-on projects and discussions on ethics and current and future computer technologies are incorporated into the coursework.

Disciplines

College of Computing

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Participants must have knowledge of PC hardware and software, knowledge of operating systems, and knowledge of file and directory concepts for acceptance into the professional certificate in Cyber Security Management. An additional question-and-answer session regarding prerequisite knowledge may be required for admission. Contact the professional certificate manager and coordinator for more information.

Prerequisites for Students with no Background in Networking

IT-O 840 Network+ Certification Training I

English Program Requirements

International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:

Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
Graduates of U.S. high schools
Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”

Career

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary of an information security analyst is $99,730. For those working in management, salaries are upward of $136,000.

Job growth is expected to increase 32 percent through 2028.