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Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

As technology continues to evolve, so do career opportunities in the fast-paced field of cybersecurity. Expand your job growth and learn how to help organizations, governments and businesses prevent cyber threats and protect the privacy of their data with an Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Our 15-credit online program provides you with a solid foundation and explores emerging trends, technologies and strategies in the field of cybersecurity.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, information security analyst jobs are projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. Approximately 16,800 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the next ten years.

Once complete, easily transfer your credits and continue your education with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree at TESU.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this certificate program, you will be able to:

  • Assess and apply cybersecurity principles, tools and methods to defend information systems against cyber threats
  • Apply cybersecurity design best practices and technologies to prevent and mitigate cyberattacks and vulnerabilities
  • Employ network defense technologies, monitoring tools and measures
  • Analyze and navigate policy, legal, ethical and compliance aspects of cybersecurity

Are you considering enrolling in another School of Applied Science and Technology undergraduate program? The 15 credits you earn in the certificate program are transferrable and may satisfy technical electives or free electives in the following Bachelor of Science* degree programs:

*Learn more about the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Scholarship for students enrolled in these Bachelor of Science degree programs.

Leverage Your Training

Have you earned acquired college-level technical expertise on the job? If so, it may be worth college credit. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit, including transferring previous college credits, all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.

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Toni M. Terry, BA

"I am 67 years old, soon to be 68, and to be able to say I did this at this day in my life is just gratification for my own self."

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