July 13, 2020
SIU is offering a cybersecurity certificate program starting this fall
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering a post-baccalaureate certificate in cybersecurity starting this fall.
The fully online certificate program consists of four required courses and two electives and can be completed in one year, according to Nancy Martin, an associate professor in Information Technology.
The program is offered through the Graduate School and focuses on hands-on, organizational and applied aspects of cybersecurity, Martin said. Students will focus on advanced cybersecurity knowledge, skills and abilities from a perspective of computer networking and build knowledge in areas including:
- Policy and risk management.
- System administration.
- System administration.
Industry growth
Martin notes that cybersecurity skills are in high demand and continue to grow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job growth for information security analysts at 32% through 2028.
The program is for working professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, and anyone who wants to gain additional cybersecurity skills, Martin said. Information and cybersecurity professionals plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.
Classes begin Aug. 17
The certificate program will start next month. For more information, contact program adviser Carol Westerman-Jones at carolw@siu.edu or 618/453-7253.