It’s no secret cyberattacks are a major problem across the United States and only getting worse. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough experts to help thwart the ever-increasing threats.
That is why San Diego State University has launched a suite of online cyber security certificates and a new academy, the SDSU Cyber Tech Academy.
The academy includes a series of 14-week professional certificates led by prominent current and former government, military, and industry practitioners and focused on the most critical topics in cybersecurity — ransomware, breaches, IP theft, critical infrastructure attacks and more.
“The online academy expands the educational opportunities outside of SDSU’s degree programs and reinforces the university’s commitment to cyber tech training,” said Jeffrey Roberts, dean of SDSU’s College of Sciences.
“Unusual among certificate programs, this immersive online program provides participants with the ability to interact with professionals in the field, who will also help guide them in their career development,” he added.
The certificates are for anyone wanting to get into the field as well as those who are already established and wanting to increase their knowledge. Topics include artificial intelligence for cyber security, cyber and risk management, cloud security and governance, cyber security in healthcare and ethical hacking.
Designed for working professionals, the Cyber Tech Academy certificates offer the option to complete industry-specific cyber security training at a pace that fits any lifestyle. Learning can be applied in real time, and the 100% online format of certificates means they can be earned from anywhere in the world.
Certificate tuition is $5,000 and the program can be completed in as little as 14 weeks.