Safeguard your IT infrastructure. 

Secure and defend information systems from cyberattacks.

Learn to think like a hacker analyzing their tools and techniques. Using this analysis, develop solid security systems and policies to ensure your information is not compromised.

Acquire the skills to promptly identify a problem and find a solution should a breach occur. Know the process for reporting a security breach to law enforcement and be prepared for the legal proceedings that follow. 

This certificate program provides a 12-hour graduate-level experience in the field of cybersecurity.  

Career opportunities:

• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Information Security Analysts
• Database Administrators
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
• Computer Network Architects
• Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
• Computer Network Support Specialists

 

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Maximize your investment of time and money.
Missouri State's total costs are lower than most other universities in the state and well below the national average.

Financial aid and scholarships are available. In fact, Bears access more than $150 million in financial aid per year. 

Advance your skills with this accredited, flexible degree program.
Enjoy a high level of academic excellence. Full-time faculty develop and teach the same curriculum online as taught on-campus. 
 

Get ahead sooner.
Earn your certificate in just 12 credit hours

The cybersecurity graduate certificate program is a part of the information technology and cybersecurity department. Find out more about admission requirements and financial aid.