Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Cybersecurity
Pennsylvania State University

Program Details

The online Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Cybersecurity program from Pennsylvania State University prepares students for careers in a number of information security fields, including intel analysis, information assurance engineering, catastrophe risk analysis, computer systems security analysis, and information security/digital forensics. The curriculum focuses on:

  • The common body of knowledge in information cybersecurity and assurance
  • The core technologies used in making a networked information system secure and assured
  • How to build information systems with assurances and the role of penetration testing in delivering these assurances
  • An interdisciplinary approach to analyzing the security and assurance of modern information systems
  • Penetration testing to identify and explore the essential vulnerability of a system

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Pennsylvania State University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV