Cybersecurity

Graduate Certificate

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Defend the front lines of cybersecurity.

Cyberattacks are an inevitable part of the modern world — luckily, we know how to handle them. Our students learn from our professional faculty, gain firsthand experience and become experts in cybersecurity and information assurance with our Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity. If you’re interested in developing your cybersecurity skills, there’s never been a better time. Businesses are investing billions of dollars in information technology, meaning cybersecurity experts are more employable and in-demand than ever before.

You’ll gain useful cybersecurity and information assurance skills, including network and computer forensics, offensive cybersecurity, and malware analysis and response. Regis is also designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In 2018, Regis received a U.S. government grant of nearly $1 million to focus on cybersecurity and develop an innovative curriculum that has since been applied across the country.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format
Online or on-campus courses
8-week terms

Time Commitment
6-12 months

Key Dates
Starts are offered in January, March, May, July, August and October

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"When I started at Regis, I only had a GED . . . my degrees from Regis opened more doors for me than I could have ever imagined"

Name: Robert Bowles
Title: Director, Center for Information Assurance Studies
Hometown: Conway, SC

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How long have you been teaching at Regis? And how long have you been teaching in the information assurance and cybersecurity programs?
I have been teaching at Regis for 25 years. I have been teaching in the information assurance and cybersecurity programs for 23 years and wrote the first 6 IA courses.

What kind of professional expertise and knowledge do you bring to the cybersecurity classroom?
Thirty-six years of combined IA and cybersecurity experience, as well as more than 20 years as an Information Assurance Manager (IAM) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

In your opinion, what are the greatest strengths of Regis’ information and cybersecurity degree and certificate programs?
Our primary faculty in this program are all current or previous CISOs. They bring real-world and practical experience into the classroom — there is no substitute for better learning. This mixed with academia is the best of both worlds.

What are the key skills and/or experiences students gain from the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity program? What makes this program unique?
This certificate is a career enhancer that hones the skills of students already in the industry. It provides management and hands-on skills to prepare students for the next level in a company or organization.

What type of student thrives in the information and cybersecurity programs at Regis? What sort of talents and abilities are useful in these programs?
Students who hunger and thirst for knowledge and want to make a difference. Students who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves and provide a significant service to others. Those that want to reach their full potential in their career. The talents needed are leadership, persistence, consistency, commitment and dedication.

Is there anything else you’d like to mention about Regis University, our information and cybersecurity programs, or the cybersecurity field in general?
If I may share my personal testimony, I was a high school dropout. When I started at Regis, I only had a GED that I received when I was in basic training in the Army. My degrees from Regis opened more doors for me than I could have ever imagined. Going from food stamps, special lunch programs and government housing to C-Level positions was more than a poor boy from the South could ever dream. I will never be able to repay what Regis University did for me.

By the Numbers

464420

Total cybersecurity job openings in the U.S.*

$103590

Median pay for information security analysts**

31%

Projected cybersecurity job growth through 2029**

*CyberSeek, cyberseek.org/heatmap.html
**U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm

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MSIA 680: Computer Forensics

Explore computer forensics encompassing a variety of legal and technical challenges through hands-on and theoretical experiences with technology, techniques and legal policy during the investigation of computer components.

MSIA 682: Network Forensics

Examine forensic analysis of networks utilizing unique and sophisticated sets of tools, techniques and legal policies, covering established concepts, methodology and tools to enhance the performance of network forensics.

MSIA 685: Malware Analysis and Response

Learn to analyze malicious programs, webpages and documents to identify other indications of infection and block further damage to the targeted company or assets.

To apply to the Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate program, you will need:

Completed online application
Official degree-bearing transcripts
Three or more years of relevant work experience or a bachelor's degree in a relevant computer science field
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Program tuition: $845 per credit hour

Total program credits: 12

Fees: $75 technology fee per course

Earning your Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity sets you apart and expands your professional network — think of it as an investment in your future. Between scholarship opportunities and financial aid packages, advancing your education is within reach. Explore our Investing in Your Future graduate financing guide or sign up for one of our upcoming graduate financial aid information sessions.

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The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity program is offered by the Computer and Cyber Sciences Department in the Anderson College of Business and Computing.