Information Security and Cyber Leadership, Certificate
Industry data indicates that pathways to cybersecurity jobs are changing. More than half of cybersecurity professionals start their careers in another field and then transfer to cybersecurity. In fact, in terms of diversity and inclusion, women, Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx cybersecurity professionals are more likely to come from a non-technical background into the field of cybersecurity. This program covers the knowledge and skills required for professionals to better understand and integrate the critical human and sociotechnical aspects of professional responsibilities associated with the complicated technology planning, applications, and management in cyber environments. An additional aim is to foster leadership qualities that allow students to step into administrative positions in cybersecurity and human-technology integration environments.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the structure of a cybersecurity system, implement the system, handle the system operations, and evaluate the system efficiency
- Strategically analyze the external and internal environments of an organization to create and facilitate a human-systems integration process
- Create teams for human-systems integration environments and facilitate team communication and coordination
Degree Requirements (12 Hours)
Students in this certificate must complete 12 hours of coursework. Students can select any 4 courses from the list below with approval by an advisor.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISCI 529 | Special Topics in Library and Information Studies | 3 |
| ISCI 534 | Knowledge Discovery Techniques | 3 |
| ISCI 560 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| ISCI 709 | Fundamentals of Data and Digital Communications | 3 |
| ISCI 726 | Knowledge Management for Library and Information Professionals | 3 |
| ISCI 770 | Design and Management of Databases | 3 |
| ISCI 772 | Strategic Intelligence for Information Professionals | 3 |
| ISCI 776 | Web Technologies for Information Specialists | 3 |
| ISCI 778 | Seminar in Information Science | 3 |
| ISCI 780 | Information Networks | 3 |
| ISCI 785 | Leadership and Ethics in Information Security | 3 |
| ISCI 787 | Seminar in Applied Information Systems for Information Specialists | 3 |
| ISCI 788 | Implementing Data and Digital Communications | 3 |
| ISCI 794 | Internship in Library and Information Science | 3 |
| ISCI 795 | Special Topics in International Information Issues | 1-3 |
| ISCI 796 | Independent Study in Library and Information Science | 1-6 |
| ISCI 806 | Communication Processes and Information-Seeking Behavior | 3 |
| MGSC 798 | Introduction to Cybersecurity Management | 3 |
| IBUS 744 | Managing Cyber Risk in Global Organizations | 3 |