Security and Risk Certificate

Program Availability

The Security and Risk Certificate program is open to currently enrolled students who wish to increase employability. The program is beneficial to Cybercriminology and Security Studies BS majors who want additional hands-on learning in information systems security, risk analysis, incident response, disaster recovery, and cyber threat analysis. Students should consult with their advisors before enrolling in courses to ensure suitability and to plan their program of study.

This security and risk certificate program is also open to working professionals. For application instructions, visit Admissions.

Program Highlights

In the Security and Risk Certificate program, you will learn traditional information security and risk analysis through a hands-on approach. The program allows students to participate in risk mitigation activities and to learn laws and regulations in all areas of information security, including systems security, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography, and organizational security. This certificate is excellent preparation for certifications in Security and Risk, Information Systems Security, Incident Response and Disaster Recovery, and Cyber Threat Analysis.

Courses

The Security and Risk Certificate program consists of 12 credits covering four courses focused on security and risk analysis, information systems security, incident response and disaster recovery, and cyber threat analysis. The program encourages students to participate in risk mitigation activities, and to provide infrastructure, application, information, and operational security. In addition, students apply security controls to identify appropriate technologies and products, troubleshoot security events and incidents, and assess security operations.

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Transfer Credit

Indiana State University accepts credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities within the United States, and from selected schools located outside the United States. Credit also may be granted for military training and experience. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per these transfer guidelines.

Career Possibilities

Successful completion of the Security and Risk Certificate prepares students for careers in law enforcement, intelligence analysis, network security, and cybersecurity. There is a growing demand for professionals in these fields. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects overall employment for information security analysts to increase by 32% between 2022 and 2032.

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The School of Criminology and Security Studies has also been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the U.S. National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.