The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions across the globe. While the rampant spread of coronavirus has affected governments and businesses all over the world, it has given rise to the number of cyberattacks taking place. Cybercriminals are targeting people in this vulnerable time and exploiting their fears to steal personal information. The increasing number of cyberattacks has also escalated the need for cyber professionals in the industry. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, it has been predicted that by 2021, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally.
Candidates who wish to join the cybersecurity industry can pursue EC-Council University’s short term Online Graduate Certificate Programs. They have been designed to offer some benefits of a Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCS) degree in a short period of time.
Why Cybersecurity?
The need for security professionals is not going anywhere in the foreseeable future in the wake of cyberattacks becoming more common and more harmful. Amid all the chaos, cybersecurity jobs are in high demand. According to a report by McAfee, a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity is the minimum qualification for entry-level positions in the industry. A Graduate Certificate Program in Cybersecurity provides an insight to a master’s degree in cybersecurity. Whereas, a master’s degree in cybersecurity opens doors to executive-level positions in the industry.
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ECCU’s Online Graduate Certificate Program
EC-Council University’s Graduate Certificate Programs (GCPs) in Cybersecurity have been designed to provide a specialized technical, professional, and policy view to candidates. With the help of these programs, candidates earn the underlying theory and practical relevance of legal issues in computer security, cryptographic techniques, experience masters-level education, among others.
Completion of these Graduate Certificate Online Programs takes over a period of three to nine months. GCPs introduce candidates to the professional world of Cybersecurity. They make learning more specific to the interests of the professionals concerned. In addition, candidates who opt for these certificate programs often get more lucrative salary options as compared to candidates who only have a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity.
While a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity does not replace the benefits of a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, it allows candidates to specialize in specific subjects that are most suited to their needs. In ECCU, candidates also have the option to transfer credits earned in the program toward a master’s degree completion program in Cybersecurity. ECCU’s online cybersecurity certificate programs include the following specialization-
Information Security Professional
The Information Security Professional Online Graduate Certificate Program focuses on three areas – Ethical hacking & Countermeasures, Managing Secure Network Systems, and Research and Writing. This certificate covers topics that create the functional and organizational skill set required for the implementation of any information security plan.
Associated Certifications –
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Network Defender (CND)
Job Roles-
- Ethical hackers
- Network Administrators and Engineers
- Information Assurance (IA) Security Officer
- Security Analyst
Security Analyst
The Security Analyst Professional Graduate Certificate has been designed to focus on testing methods and techniques to effectively identify and mitigate risks to the security of a company’s infrastructure.
Associated Certifications –
- EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
- Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT Master)
Job Roles-
- Security Architect
- Research & Development Specialist
- Cyber Defense Analyst
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist
Enterprise Security Architect
The Enterprise Security Architect Professional Graduate Certificate has been designed to focus on planning, analyzing, designing, configuring, testing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting an organization’s computer and network security infrastructure.
- Job Roles-
- Systems Developer
- Technical Support Specialist
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Information Security Officer
Digital Forensics
The Digital Forensics Professional Graduate Certificate has been designed to demonstrate the required skill set for a Computer Forensic Investigator. This certificate provides candidates the knowledge and training that are necessary to qualify for the position of a Digital Forensic Investigator.
Associated Certifications –
- Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Job Roles-
- Forensic Analyst
- Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Security Officer
Incident Management and Business Continuity
The Incident Management and Business Continuity Professional Graduate Certificate are centered around handling and responding to various security incidents, identifying vulnerabilities, and taking appropriate countermeasures to prevent information failure risks.
Associated Certifications –
- EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional
- EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)
Job Roles-
- Director/Manager – Business Continuity
- Information Assurance (IA) Program Manager
- Incident Handler
- Incident Manager
Executive Leadership in Information Assurance
The Executive Leadership in Information Assurance Professional Graduate Certificate focuses on bringing together all the components required for a C-Level position and providing students with the knowledge of how to manage IT security projects.
Associated Certifications –
- Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
- EC-Council Information Security Manager (EISM)
Job Roles-
- Chief Information Security Officer
- IT Project Manager
- Information Assurance Security Officer
- IT Project Manager
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