Cybersecurity
Undergraduate Certificate
Cybersecurity certificate overview
Almost every business and every person has an online presence — and hackers know it. Cybersecurity experts lead the fight against these intruders. Open the door to thousands of jobs with a Central Michigan University cybersecurity certificate.
Many cybersecurity pros have backgrounds in networking or software development. More than ever, though, companies want employees who specialize in a particular field, such as logistics or healthcare. Adding a cybersecurity certificate to your major makes a strong degree even stronger.
CMU is recognized by both the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security for excellence in cyber defense.
Program Snapshot
Why earn a cybersecurity certificate from CMU?
Online security threats are everywhere. And with a cybersecurity certificate from CMU, you'll find jobs wherever you look, too.
You can earn a certificate by adding just five classes to your existing course schedule. In CMU's cybersecurity program, you'll cover topics including:
- Cybercrime.
- How to gauge risks and implement security plans.
- Cloud computing and online privacy.
- Other critical aspects of online security.
In this fast-moving field, the nature of the challenges changes daily. You'll learn from faculty who work at organizations including the U.S. Army, General Motors and Accenture. So, as they learn about new threats, they can share their hard-won knowledge with you.
Once you graduate, you'll be ready to sit for CASP+ exam.
CMU is proud to be designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, a distinction awarded by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. This recognition highlights CMU’s commitment to equipping students with the knowledge and skills to combat ever-evolving cyber threats.
Highlights of our cybersecurity certificate
As a cybersecurity student, you will:
- Have access to cybersecurity-specific resources: Access cyberdefense tools at CMU's Cyber Center, a hub for both students and faculty.
- Connect with experienced professionals: Meet leading cybersecurity experts from business and government at workshops and discussion panels.
- Test your skills with friendly competition: Thwart hackers in simulated, capture-the-flag events that happen several times a year with groups like the CMU Cybersecurity Club.
Cybersecurity Day Conference
Learn from industry experts at our annual on-campus conference, Cybersecurity Day. You'll hear keynote from experts in cyber defense, participate in a thrilling, digital game of capture the flag and attend breakout sessions with the FBI, U.S. Army and other organizations.
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