BU MET > MET college programs > graduate school programs > graduate certificate programs > cyber security

Cyber Security Graduate Certificate

In today’s information age, large amounts of data and critical business information are exchanged over the Internet. Known as “cyber space,” this environment provides a breeding ground for malicious users, such as hackers, bots, and Internet worms. When critical business data is not protected during communication over the Internet, hackers may launch various attacks, including identity theft, click fraud, or denial-of-service.

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is designed to give students an understanding of the kinds of attacks that are possible, and how to guard against them. Students examine various real-world case studies, and learn how networks behave, common communication techniques (CS 625), and how to securely exchange information over networks (CS 695). The program includes IT security policies (CS 684) and a course on digital forensics (CS 693), in which students learn techniques to investigate a possible security breach.

Transfer of Credits to Degree Programs

Academic credits earned toward the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security may be transferred to a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Telecommunication.

Prerequisites

Applicants to the program are required to have a bachelor’s degree. Some courses may have additional prerequisites.

Curriculum

Four courses | 16 required credits:

  • MET CS 625 Business Data Communication and Computer Networks
  • MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures or
  • MET CS 789 Cryptography
  • MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
  • MET CS 695 Network and Computer Security for Business or
  • MET CS 690 Network Security

View course descriptions for Computer Science.

 

Department of Computer Science 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 250, Boston MA 02215
 617-353-2566 csinfo@bu.edu