The Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity (CIC) at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College offers an interdisciplinary approach that combines criminal justice and cybersecurity. Taught by faculty from the departments of Applied Social Sciences and Computer Science, the curriculum ensures that students develop competency and practical knowledge, enabling them to work with various issues related to cybercrime. Students will gain insight into cybercriminology and the practical digital investigative knowledge, legal practices, and policies related to cybersecurity risk assessment. In addition, students who successfully complete the certificate program are eligible to take the forensic examiner exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are few, if any, sectors in the world not driven by networked technology. We live our lives online, from reading the headlines to dating to ordering groceries. We have smart locks at home, sensors in our vehicles, and devices that connect us to every service we could ever need\u2014creating vast amounts of private and sensitive data stored in commercial, financial, medical, military, and government databases. This technology enhances the quality of life in many cases and can even be life-saving. Yet, at the same time, the wealth of lucrative and destructive opportunities for cybercriminals, hackers, spies, predators, and other \u201cbad actors\u201d has ballooned. According to the 2018 Internet Crime Report released by the FBI\u2019s Internet Crime Complaint Center, there were 351,936 complaints reported that year, with losses exceeding $2.7 billion\u2014a 238 percent increase in losses since 2014. The need for law enforcement officers, investigators, and information security professionals with expertise in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity techniques continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boston University\u2019s Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity (CIC) consists of four required online courses (16 units).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coursework from the Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity can be applied toward the Boston University Metropolitan College Master of Science in Master of Science in Criminal Justice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\nCurriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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