Academic Overview
The Cybersecurity Certificate Program with Ithaca College is designed to train and develop professionals to manage cybersecurity issues within an organization. The program prepares working professionals to analyze, manage, and build cybersecurity competencies that can protect the organization. It provides participants with the insight and expertise needed to solve real-world cybersecurity problems, recommend practical and strategic solutions, and communicate results. Participants gain technical, analytical, and communication skills through Ithaca College's interdisciplinary curriculum, which seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the new cybersecurity threats and players.
Interdisciplinary ApproachToday, everyone in the organization needs to be mindful of cybersecurity. This requires working together across disciplines to understand threats and data security issues. Our curriculum is designed to engage teams to collaborate to identify and solve cybersecurity problems.
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Practical OutcomesThe Cybersecurity Program faculty, comprised of senior industry executives and former government security advisors, are adept at teaching participants the skills and knowledge to lead cybersecurity initiatives when they return to their organizations. Participants learn to ask the pertinent questions and to manage teams using the strategies and methodologies learned in this course.
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Hands-On LearningAs part of the course, you'll learn to solve real-world problems by participating in exercises and simulations. Sessions are hands-on and interactive, utilizing best-practice methods and frameworks. Collaborate with faculty and peers to strategize and problem-solve.
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Actionable ToolkitDuring the program, you'll work on a Capstone Project to apply new skills toward a solving a real or hypothetical problem. Complete the course armed with a Professional Portfolio of tools and resources, designed to enable you to make an immediate impact upon return to your company.
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