Overview
Cybersecurity is essential for mitigating organizational risk against loss of data, intellectual property, and brand equity, as well as associated legal ramifications. Understanding how cyberattacks happen and how to protect your IT infrastructure against them is your best defense.
Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking to protect your business from cyber intrusions, or you manage a cybersecurity team, UCLA Extension's Cybersecurity Certificate program was designed to give you a deep understanding of the foundational principles, plus hands-on experience with both offensive and defensive tools. The classes in this program are taught by cybersecurity industry experts.
Careers
UCLA Extension's Cybersecurity 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
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cybersecurity
- Information Systems Infrastructure Security Management
- Network, Operating System, and Database Security
- Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools)
- Optional Internship Elective
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Los Angeles, United States
Disciplines
Cyber Security View 161 other Short Courses in Cyber Security in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply to a certificate program
- Purchase health insurance
- Financial certification
- Passport photocopy
- Transcript
- Complete the International Student Certificate Program Application
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5475 USD / year≈ 5475 USD / year - Out-of-State5475 USD / year≈ 5475 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State5475 USD / year≈ 5475 USD / year
Additional Details
Estimate tuition International fees not included. Besides tuition, international students also have to pay:
- First quarter $3,850
- Each subsequent quarter $2,850
Living costs
Los Angeles
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.