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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2021–2022 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Graduate Certificate Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all certificates.
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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Assess Data
Respond to attacks using damage assessments, data forensics, and attack tracing.
Develop Leadership Skills
Build competencies in presentation, persuasion, and negotiation.
Manage Security
Secure information using symmetric and asymmetric key techniques.
Protect Networks
Use risk analysis, defense models, security policy development, and authentication.
Proactively Solve Problems
Identify system vulnerabilities and attack patterns to solve problems.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Conduct laboratory simulations of real events.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for work in network and internet security, intrusion detection and prevention, and cryptology.

508K
Job Openings
U.S. employers advertised nearly 508,000 job openings for cybersecurity workers between June 2019 and May 2020.
Source: Burning Glass Technologies | "CyberSeek™ Releases New Cybersecurity Job Market Data" | July 15, 2020
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Additional Program Information

  • We recommend a background in computing and programming.
  • We recommend UCSP 605 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.

Cyber Competition Team

The Cyber Competition Team represents UMGC at various cybersecurity events and tournaments nationwide. Being a member of the team gives students an opportunity to develop their cybersecurity skills and network with other students. The team is open to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni through a tryout process. Email jesse.varsalone@umgc.edu or visit the cyber team webpage to learn more.