Overview
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Explore the systems, networks, and digital assets that protect industries. Gain skills in cybersecurity, risk and threat analysis, cryptography and encryption, and defensive measures while developing the skills needed to identify, prevent, and respond to cyber threats.
This computer security program for professionals offer 18 hours of focused training that you can complete alongside full-time work.
Start dates:
Online: November 3
Chase Stadium: November 10, December 1
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Key benefits
Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity
Get the skills to outsmart cyber threats. Learn the must-know principles, tools, and tech behind keeping data, systems, and networks safe in today’s digital world
Learn to identify and mitigate security risks
Uncover vulnerabilities, analyze threats, and put real security controls in place. You’ll learn how to reduce risk and build cyber resilience, skills that every organization needs right now.
Get real-world experience
Don’t just learn – do. Move beyond theory through practical learning that helps you understand key cybersecurity concepts including authentication, access control, encryption, digital certificates, malware protection, and intrusion detection.
Who should enroll?
As cyber threats continue to grow in scale and complexity, organizations across every industry need professionals who understand how to protect critical systems, data, and digital infrastructure.
Our Computer Security program is suitable for:
- IT professionals looking to strengthen their cybersecurity knowledge and technical capabilities
- Managers and team leaders responsible for technology, compliance, governance, or operational resilience
- Senior leaders responsible for cybersecurity strategy, digital transformation, and organizational risk
- Individuals eager to build a solid foundation in cyber threats, security controls, and today’s defensive tech
Have questions?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between computer security and cybersecurity?
Computer security focuses on protecting computing devices, operating systems, applications and stored information. Cybersecurity is a broader term that can also include networks, cloud services, connected devices, people, processes and organizational risk. A computer security program provides foundations that can support learning across the wider cybersecurity field.
Is computer security suitable for beginners?
Yes. For beginners, computer security usually starts with common threats, access controls, authentication, data protection and the principles behind defensive controls. Familiarity with how computers and networks work will help, but learners can build this knowledge progressively. Advanced roles will require deeper technical practice beyond a short introductory course.
Do I need coding skills to take a computer security short program?
Coding is not required to understand every security concept. A computer security short program can help learners build awareness of security risks and defensive practices without becoming developers.
Scripting becomes more useful in areas such as automation, malware analysis and penetration testing. Networking, operating systems and analytical thinking are equally important foundations.
Is a university computer-security certificate the same as a professional computer security certification?
No. Completing cyber security training at a university may award a certificate of completion or digital badge. Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC or CISSP require separate examinations and may include experience or renewal requirements. Learners should distinguish academic or executive education certificates from industry certifications when describing their credentials.
What career areas can computer-security knowledge support?
Foundational knowledge can support responsibilities in IT support, system administration, governance, compliance, security operations and risk management. A computer security program can strengthen an existing role or help you explore cybersecurity, but a specialist position will usually require additional hands-on practice, experience and potentially an industry certification.