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Program at a Glance

Program
Online Certificate
College(s)
College of Engineering and Computer Science
15
Credit Hours
Best Engineering University
US News World Report Most Innovative University

Secure the Digital Future by Modeling Human Behavior

Human factors, such as phishing and social engineering, are often the weakest link in cybersecurity. Cyber criminals exploit psychological vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to systems and steal information. By understanding and modeling human behavior, we can better anticipate user actions and criminal tactics, leading to improved incident response.

The Modeling and Simulation of Behavioral Cybersecurity graduate certificate equips you to approach cybersecurity from a human-centric perspective. Behavior modeling can significantly enhance incident response strategies through early detection, understanding attack vectors, improved decision-making, training and simulation, and reducing human error. By combining specialized training in modeling and simulation fundamentals with a focus on behavioral cybersecurity techniques and applications, you’ll be empowered to develop proactive security plans and implement reactive strategies to minimize damage.

This fifteen credit-hour program is ideal for students and professionals working full-time. Through the fully online Modeling and Simulation of Behavioral Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate you will acquire critical knowledges and training without committing to a full master’s degree program. Get started today!

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Application Deadlines

Spring
December 1
Summer
April 1
Fall
July 1

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Course Overview

Behavioral Aspects of Cybersecurity

Explore the interdisciplinary human, social, and behavioral issues related to cybersecurity including management techniques, motives for cyber crimes, risk and threat analysis, ethics, and legal issues.

Examine Interdisciplinary Modeling and Simulation fundamentals as applied to cybersecurity including operating system installation and administration for hardware, network architectures, configurations, behavioral aspects, organizational continuity planning, security management.

Engage in an interdisciplinary discussion of emerging issues with expert speakers from industry.

Skills You'll Learn

  • Learn to identify and analyze various cyber threats and vulnerabilities, focusing on how human behavior can influence these risks
  • Gain insights into the psychological and social factors that affect cybersecurity, such as user behavior, decision-making processes, and social engineering tactics
  • Use interdisciplinary approaches to model and simulate cybersecurity scenarios, incorporating behavioral aspects to predict and mitigate potential threats

Career Projections

171,332

Annual Job
Openings

40.9%

Job Growth
Between
2023 - 2031

Source: Lightcast™ . 2024

Career Opportunities

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Cyber Security Management Specialist
  • cyber investigator