Cybersecurity Certificate

The cybersecurity certificate program enables learners to build competencies to anticipate and protect against cyber threats, fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities.

Availability: Hattiesburg Campus and Online 100%

Admission Requirements: See University Certificate Admissions

Academic Policies and Requirements for Certificates:

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Hours to Certificate: 18 hours

Course Requirements (18 hours)

CSC 230 - Introduction to Cloud Computing 3 hrs.
ITC 242 - Cybersecurity Principles 3 hrs.
ITC 341 - Information Assurance and Security 3 hrs.
ITC 383 - Ethical Hacking 3 hrs.

Select 2 courses:

CE 350 - Wireless and Network Security 3 hrs.
CE 450 - Advanced Security and Privacy 3 hrs.
CSC 327 - Secure Software Development 3 hrs.
CSC 331 - Cloud Security 3 hrs.
CSC 428 - Machine Learning in Cybersecurity 3 hrs.
CSC 489 - Web Application Security 3 hrs.
ITC 382 - Cybersecurity Risk Management 3 hrs.
ITC 441 - Firewalls and Virtual Private Networks 3 hrs.
ITC 442 - Intrusion Detection Systems 3 hrs.
ITC 481 - Malware Reverse Engineering 3 hrs.