About
This certificate is built for professionals who already hold a graduate degree in IT or a related field and want to move into leadership-level cybersecurity work. Coursework goes beyond technical fundamentals into cybersecurity governance, cyber law, project management, and the application of AI to security operations. The program is structured to support both career advancement and preparation for industry certification exams.
Program Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Cybersecurity Governance: Apply governance frameworks to organizational cybersecurity programs.
- Legal and Regulatory Knowledge: Interpret cyber law and compliance requirements affecting security decisions.
- Security Leadership: Lead cybersecurity teams and initiatives within an organization.
- Applied AI: Evaluate the use of artificial intelligence tools within cybersecurity operations.
Program Content:
The program requires 16 semester credit hours across five courses, typically completed in about 8 months of full-time or part-time online study.
Organization
Herzing University
Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with 11 campuses across eight states and an online division. Located in the heart of Milwaukee and founded in 1965, more than 45,000 alumni have graduated from Herzing's career-focused, flexible, and comprehensive master's, bachelor's, and associate degree, and diploma programs. The University's School of Nursing includes a competitive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Students can also major in a variety of other fields including healthcare, technology, business, and public safety. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Herzing University as a leading institution and for some of the top online programs in the nation. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.