Online Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security
As our digital world expands, maintaining cybersecurity continues to be critical to businesses and their customers. DeVry’s 100% online Cyber Security Certificate program can help prepare you to become a cyber hero securing sensitive data and protecting organizations against data breaches.
If you enjoy all things tech, completing an online cyber security certificate program will help you develop the fundamental skills for combating cybercrime by teaching you how to design strategies to protect information, infrastructure and brands against the threat of cyberattacks.
Our curriculum will also help you prepare to pursue cyber security certifications like:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA LINUX+
- CompTIA NETWORK +
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA Security+
- EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker
- EC Council Certified Network Defender
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security in as little as 1 year + 4 months1—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
Whether you’re looking to advance in your current cybersecurity role, or you’d like to venture into a new career path, it all starts with a simple conversation.
Want to get started?
100% Online Cyber Security Certificate classes start August 30, 2021.
Quick Facts
How long is the Cyber Security Certificate Program?
- 14 Courses
- 40 credit hours
- Can be completed in 1 year and 4 months1—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
Online Cyber Security Certificate Program - What You Can Learn
This program helps you develop the essential skills needed to be a strategic data defender capable of protecting an organization from highly disruptive cyberattacks. DeVry’s Online Cyber Security Certificate covers the following:
Strategies to Safeguard Networks and Systems
Learn about assessing threats, developing countermeasures, protecting information and designing security processes and performing audits used to verify compliance with policies and procedures.
Information Assurance Policies
Learn the measures that protect and defend information and information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity and confidentiality using principles of authentication and non-repudiation.
Ethical Hacking As a Means of Selecting and Systematically Investigating Systems
Gain knowledge and skills related to activities behind hacking attacks and countermeasures. Learn to build defense mechanisms to protect applications, systems and networks from hackers.
Small Enterprise Networks
Produce, secure, operate and troubleshoot small enterprise networks by gaining an understanding of the underlying technology of networks and the Internet.
OS Concepts
Install and configure operating systems using Command Line Interface (CLI).
Cyber Security Admissions Requirements
Students must place in MATH062 & ENGL062 or above. To begin program coursework, students must complete transitional studies courses first, if applicable.2
Cyber Security Certificate and Financial Aid
Our commitment to educational affordability is one of the many ways we strive to help you pursue your Cyber Security Certificate. During the 2019-20 award year, DeVry University has assisted students by awarding more than $45 Million in student financial assistance3 through partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships and university grants.
Job Opportunities in the Cyber Security Field
More and more, people like you are rethinking the way they go about their education and career planning. Many times, an undergraduate certificate can be a great place to start. A Certificate in Cyber Security is an option for anyone who currently works in the tech field and wants to expand their knowledge in the cyber security niche, as well as someone who is looking to break into the industry for the first time.
Graduates with our Cyber Security Undergraduate Certificate may consider entry level opportunities in positions such as:
- Network Systems Administrator
The Network Systems Administrator role encompasses many skills, primarily focusing on maintaining computer networks and systems including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and virtual private networks (VPNs). They install, configure and troubleshoot switches, routers, wireless access points and other physical hardware.
- Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts are a first line of defense in protecting an organization’s data in all its forms. They ensure that information is kept confidential, accurate and available through a combination of policies, procedures and technical measures.
- Cyber Security Analyst
A cyber security analyst role will be responsible for protecting a company's network and systems. Reviewing suspicious activities and reporting of breaches are a priority, along with educating employees on security measures. Cyber security analysts focus on protecting technology and data stored in electronic form, while information security analysts focus on protecting all forms of information.
- Cyber Security Specialist
A cyber security specialist handles a variety of security-related tasks including analyzing risks and developing protective strategies; monitoring for and responding to security breaches; installing and maintaining firewalls, encryption software and other defensive measures; and simulating attacks to detect vulnerabilities. This is a broad title that is used less often today as security roles have become more specialized.
- Cyber Security Technician
A cyber security technician, also known as a cyber security engineer, designs and supports information security plans and assists in implementing the strategy.
- Computer User Support Specialist
The computer user support specialist, also known as help desk support specialists or technicians, will work directly with individual employees to assist with computer problems. They specialize in translating jargon into simpler terms to diagnose a computer problem since most of the people they encounter do not have a background in IT.
Program Courses
Mathematics
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
Tech Core
| CEIS101C | Introduction to Technology and Information Systems |
| CEIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| CEIS114 | Introduction Digital Devices |
| NETW191 | Introduction to Information Technology & Networking |
| NETW211 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
| SEC285 | Fundamentals of Information Security |
Cyber Security
| SEC290 | Fundamentals of Infrastructure Security |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
| SEC311 | Ethical Hacking |
| SEC321 | Network Security Testing with Lab |
Career Preparation
| CEIS299 | Careers and Technology |
| CEIS499 | Preparation for the Profession |
Cyber Security FAQs
What is cyber security?
Cyber security, also known as computer security or information technology security, is the set of practices and processes put in place for the protection of computer systems and networks. It protects institutions from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software or electronic data as well as any disruption or misdirection of services.
What can you do with a cyber security certificate?
What kind of jobs can you get with a cyber security certificate?
What are the benefits of cyber security?
Build Skills with Stackable Degrees
Earn a Credential at Every Step.
You don’t have to wait four years to show a credential on your resume. At DeVry, several programs are designed to stack.
- Start with a shorter credential that takes less time so it’s more affordable
- Flexible online and on-site classes build your professional skills right away
- Every course counts toward the next degree level4
How Do Credentials Stack?
Here’s an example: When you earn an undergraduate certificate in Cyber Security, every course you complete in the program applies to a cyber security specialization in two different bachelor’s degrees: Computer Information Systems or Information Technology and Networking.
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1Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
2Transitional studies coursework may affect program length and cost.
3Data is inclusive of all partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships, and grants for the period for July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
4The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
