Online Data-Driven Cybersecurity Certificate
The Data-Driven Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate at the School of Information Technology (SoIT) prepares a workforce that understands cybersecurity concepts, analyzes cyber threats, responds to incidents, protects data networks, and maintains IT infrastructure continuity.
This 4-course certificate can be earned as a standalone certificate, or all credits taken as part of this certificate may be subsequently applied toward a Master’s in Information Technology.
Why Choose UC's Data-Driven Cybersecurity Certificate?
The University of Cincinnati’s online curriculum emphasizes teaching cybersecurity and data analytics software tools that industry cybersecurity professionals broadly use. Students can practice hands-on skills from completing lab exercises and individual or team projects to creating solutions to cybersecurity challenges.
In addition to our cybersecurity classes, UC offers several tools and resources to aid in the growth of each student. Our school is one of the few in the nation to receive grants from the NSA and the state government of Ohio. This support of our cybersecurity area of our MSIT program allows our faculty and staff to continue to push the boundaries of the industry.
In addition to our grants, the University of Cincinnati is also the home to the Ohio Cyber Range Institute. This virtual range gives you the real-life experience that is desirable to companies. This simulation lets you encounter real cybersecurity threats and allows you to work out the best solution on how to handle them.
Cybersecurity Faculty
Our faculty at the University of Cincinnati have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to information technology. Professor Li is at the forefront of the cybersecurity field and teaches several of the cybersecurity classes both on campus and online. Professor Li has spent the past 16 years teaching cybersecurity and computer networking and has several papers written on the subject.
Student Experience
We prefer our students to focus on and develop themselves professionally in the fields they wish to pursue. No matter the background, there are resources to be successful in the field of cybersecurity.
Jacob has been working full-time for a non-profit for many years. Recently, he realized he reached a point where he was “stuck” in his current position. Despite years of experience, the positions he is most interested in all require a bachelor’s degree. He has some college credit from years ago that he’d like to use to his advantage to finish his bachelor’s degree quickly. He is prepared to use his technical experience he gained while working to earn a degree online and qualify for more opportunities in a wide range of fields.
William has always been passionate about academics and learning. He completed a year of college, but decided to join the workforce working in retail and is currently working in a management position. He has been interested in changing his career path to work in human resources at a local company. He is determined to use the experience he has in management and technical experience using Microsoft and Google on a regular basis to help him finish a bachelor’s degree and change his career field to what he’s most passionate about.
Tabitha is a busy mother of three who has worked in call center and sales environments for years to support her spouse and family. Finishing a college degree has always been a “bucket list” item for her that she never had the time to pursue until recently. With her children all living on their own, she now has the time to commit to going to school while still working. Despite not having prior college experience, she is confident that her years of work experience will serve her well in going back to school to fulfill her goal of earning a degree.
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