Systems Security, Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Systems Security (SysSec) provides marketable skills grounded in the principles of systems security and to provide a solid technology foundation for further education in the Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCY) and Doctor of Information Technology (DIT). Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will have gained a mastery of foundational skills in systems security to build a career in the area of technology and computing.
Admission Requirements
City University of Seattle's graduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, apply to this program.
Total Required Credits (12 - 32 Credits)
Preparatory Courses (6 or 20 Credits)
Preparatory courses may be required for students entering the SysSec Graduate Certificate without sufficient related experience in programming, SQL/NO SQL databases, networking, and operating systems. The breadth-first preparatory courses are recommended for students who want to study a broad spectrum of all topics within 1 quarter. The depth-first preparatory courses are recommended for students who want to study each topic in depth. Please see the program admissions criteria in the City University of Seattle catalog for specific information.
Breadth-First Preparatory Courses (6 Credits)
| CS 11A | Technology & Computing Components I | 3 |
| CS 11B | Technology & Computing Components II | 3 |
Depth-First Preparatory Courses (20 Credits)
Systems Security (12 Credits)
| CY 500 | Cybersecurity Overview | 3 |
| CY 505 | Systems Security | 3 |
| CY 525 | Network and Wireless Security | 3 |
| CY 545 | Data Privacy and Security | 3 |