OSRHE Code: 130
Major Code: ZCYB
This certificate is offered online at  rsuonline.edu.
RSU’s Certificate in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance allows students to compete for some of the nation’s most in-demand jobs, while providing a well-rounded education. The cybersecurity and information assurance industry stands on the front line to protect computer networks for government offices and private industry alike.
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The college coursework as part of RSU’s Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Certificate can transfer into RSU’s bachelor’s degree programs in Applied Technology, Business Information Technology and more for those who want to pursue a college degree. Cyber risks continue to grow at alarming rates, especially in an environment where more and more devices and products are connected to the outside world. A recent study showed that a hacker attack on computers with Internet access occurs every 39 seconds. Nearly 60 million Americans have been affected by identity theft.
Instructional courses are part of the Information Systems Security & Assurance Curriculum (ISSA series) as confirmed by the Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program at the National Security Agency (NSA). IACE approval requires that courses meet all of the elements of the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Training Standard. RSU’s courses presented in this certificate via ISSA series have been validated for two specific standards:
- Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals, NSTISSI No. 4011, and
- System Administrators, CNSSI No. 4013 Advanced Level
These standards are based on the CNSS course certifications and designation of Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE/IA) sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Additionally, upon successful program completion, students will be prepared to take the CompTIA Security+ that meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements.
Program Snapshot
Program Type
Certificate
Degree Type
Certificate
Department
Program Location
Claremore, Online (Full)
Credit Hours
19
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16:1
student-to-faculty ratio
99%
small classes, with some labs even limited to 15 students
80%+
of students who apply for financial aid receive it
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