Certificate at a Glance

Cybersecurity Certificate

Each quarter, we offer a glimpse into one of our popular certificate programs.

This fall, we focus on the Cybersecurity Certificate.

Cyber-based attacks and data breaches are critical risks for organizations of any size. The risks involved in a cyber attack include loss of data, intellectual property, and possible legal ramifications. UCLA Extension Cybersecurity Certificate provides the training and the knowledge needed to become an information security analyst. According to the latest data from US Bureau of Statistics, employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33 percent by 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual salary for information security analysts is currently over $100,000.

The certificate covers topics such as security policies, risk analysis, cryptography, and network security. The certificate course contents are consistent with relevant portions of the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification exam’s Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). The program is designed to provide hands-on training using defensive methodology and tools against cyber-attacks. UCLA Extension courses are taught by industry experts and cyber security professionals.

Courses in this certificate program are offered both online and in the classroom. The program can be completed 100% online.

This program is perfect for... • IT professionals looking to advance into the cybersecurity area

• Managers who oversee a security team and want a higher level understanding of cybersecurity

• Those in the technology field who want to learn about securing networks, infrastructure, and how to defend against cyber attacks

• Entrepreneurs who want to mitigate their cybersecurity risk by avoiding common pitfalls in security

“The UCLA Extension Cybersecurity Certificate prepares students for the high-demand, good-paying positions as information system analysts” — Varaz Shahmirian, Director/Continuing Educator III,

Engineering & Digital Technology, UCLA Extension