Learn how to develop cyber strategies that increase security and align with business needs through a comprehensive examination of the cybersecurity field.
Cultivate the skills needed to design and implement a comprehensive information security strategy through Georgetown’s Certificate in Cybersecurity Strategy. Academics and industry experts will guide you through a combination of independent study, lectures, and group work approaching the practice of cybersecurity through a managerial lens.
Throughout the program, you’ll develop strategic knowledge of security models, risk assessment, secure systems development, crisis management, and legal, regulatory, and compliance issues. You’ll also gain tactical knowledge by examining access control, encryption, network security, and social engineering.
Ideal for: Experienced tech professionals
Ideal for
Experienced tech professionals
Duration: 12 weeks to 2 years
Duration
12 weeks to 2 years
Tuition: $6,330
Tuition
$6,330
Format: Flex Learning & Online
Format
Flex Learning & Online
Schedule: Friday evenings & Saturdays
Schedule
Friday evenings & Saturdays
Semester of Entry: Fall & spring
Semester of Entry
Fall & spring
What is Flex Learning?
Flex Learning is our term for live, online instruction. Georgetown faculty deliver the same learning objectives as in-person courses, and we keep classes small to support interactive and engaged learning and collaboration.
Upon successful completion of the certificate, you’ll be able to:
Support the business case for a cybersecurity strategy
Summarize national and global cybersecurity issues
Compose a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy
Calculate information security risks
Express related legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks
Develop a crisis management plan
Testimonials from current students and alumni.
"Making the Business Case for Cybersecurity" was a GREAT foundation course. It left me with a sense that I have a good base-line to do more in the field.”
Ethan S. Burger
Cybersecurity Strategy
I've already started applying what I learned in class to my current job, especially the networking and OT aspects. We learned not only from the professor, but from each other too.”
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Guidance Related to COVID-19
Updated Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 at 12:35 PM EDT
SCS continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and respond in support of the University community. Currently, all summer term courses will continue through distance instruction.
In terms of the Fall 2021 semester, the School of Continuing Studies will resume regular operations effective August 16 at the 640 Massachusetts Avenue building, unless otherwise noted for specific programs.
For more information, including vaccination guidelines, requesting exemptions, and program-specific guidance, please refer to Dean Otter’s July 20 announcement.
