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In today’s ever changing cybersecurity landscape, the success of a security program needs to have its roots in risk management -- implementing security controls and compliance with regulatory requirements to achieve the level of risk tolerance acceptable to the organization.
The cybersecurity certificate program lays the foundation for security professionals to achieve success. The cybersecurity program provides a robust baseline of skills needed to adapt to changes in business, technology, and threat environments. Within the program, emphasis will be placed on the concept of risk management, risk tolerance, and risk mitigation.
Complete all of the following courses:
ADITxxxx | Cybersecurity Fundamentals |
ADIT2000 | Computer Security |
ADIT3010 | Technical Writing |
ADITxxxx | Computer Networks |
ADITxxxx | Systems Analysis and Design |
Complete one of the following courses:
ADIT1985 | Python Programming |
ADIT1990 | C++ Programming |
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
There is no application fee, and résumés are optional.
If you are mailing hard copies of application materials, please send them to:
Boston College
Woods College of Advancing Studies Admissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
*Current Woods College degree students interested in adding a certificate to their plan of study should not use the online application.
Please mail transcripts to:
Boston College
Woods College of Advancing Studies Admissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
If your academic institution provides electronic transcripts please indicate wcasadm@eliogonzalez.com as the recipient.
In 500-750 words, describe your academic and professional goals, any experience relevant to this program, and your future plans, expectations, and aspirations.
Please contact Anna Hughes, anna.hughes@eliogonzalez.com