A key tool for addressing the mounting cyber threats is the NIST Risk Management Framework required by the Federal Information Security Act (FISMA). When students complete the certificate program, they will have a comprehensive understanding of it as well as project experience in applying the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)—the foundational framework which guides information security and information security auditing.
Admission Information
The following admission requirements will apply to all applicants. All students must:
- Submit a completed online application and the application fee,
- Submit transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work from regionally accredited institutions.
Applicants who have not earned a degree in the United States must also submit:
- Current scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL),
- A sample of scholarly writing, and three recommendations, at least one of which evaluates proficiency in English.
Curriculum Requirements
Students are required to complete the following six graduate courses. The curriculum is based on standards established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CYPD 630 | Cybersecurity Compliance Methodologies I | 3 |
| CYPD 631 | Cybersecurity Compliance Methodologies Lab I | 3 |
| CYPD 632 | Cybersecurity Compliance Methodologies II | 3 |
| CYPD 633 | Cybersecurity Compliance Methodologies Lab II | 3 |
| CYPD 634 | Audit and Risk Assessment Methods | 3 |
| CYPD 635 | Compliance Frameworks for the Enterprise | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
