Undergraduate Certificate in

Cyber Security

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Prepare For Your Future in Cyber Security

Learn to secure sensitive information and protect organizations against data breaches and cyberattacks with our Undergraduate Certificate Program in Cyber Security. Our 14-course program gives you hands-on experience with the software and technologies that today’s organizations use to shield themselves against cyber criminals.

In addition, you’ll prepare to pursue industry-relevant cyber security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA PenTest+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, ISC2 SSCP and more—and we’ll even reimburse qualifying students up to $300 toward the cost of one exam attempt.¹

Get Started in Cyber Security

Connect with our Admissions Team to find the program that aligns with your professional goals and interests.

Build Hands-On Cyber Security Skills

Prepare for your future with skills that align to current cyber security careers:

Infrastructure Security: Learn to implement infrastructure security as you explore topics including vulnerabilities, wireless security, risk assessment, intrusion detection, business continuity, disaster recovery, firewall architecture and cryptography.

Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering: Develop essential security architecture skills including cybersecurity assessment, leading teams in deploying enterprise-wide solutions and ensuring compliance with organizational policies to reduce cyber threats. 
Ethical Hacking: Through hacking attacks, defense mechanisms and black hat hacker tools, simulate real-world hacks to analyze security vulnerabilities within an organization.
Information Systems Security: Build your skills by learning information security basics including attack vectors and surfaces, defense strategies and policies for safeguarding people, data, networks and devices.

Earn your Cyber Security Certificate in as little as 1 year and 2 months with an accelerated schedule or follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 1 year and 6 months.²

²Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 7-13 credit hours a semester per 12 month period. Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 7-13 credit hours per semester per 12 month period.

Enjoy flexible learning with online courses that allow you to study when and where you want. Classes start every 8 weeks.

Further advance your education by applying the qualifying credits earned in your Cyber Security Certificate program toward our Associate Degree in Cybersecurity and Networking.³

Cyber Security Certificate Program Benefits

Make the most of your education with benefits designed to prepare you for success.

Complimentary Laptop: As a DeVry technology student, you’ll receive a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program.⁴
Certification Exam Reimbursement: Qualifying students may receive up to $300 toward the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker and more.¹
Future Cyber Defenders Scholars Program: Join our cyber security scholars program that helps you build your network, boost your skills and prepare to pursue the career you want.
Tech Core: Experience hands-on, project-based learning through a core set of technology courses that explore physical devices, foundational coding skills, cloud-based resources and more to help you develop the skills needed for today’s IoT economy.

Success Stories

Stephanie Watters

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management, 2023

Stephanie Watters

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Management, 2023

I'm glad that I made the decision to attend DeVry because it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made in my entire life. I'm moving forward to fulfilling my dreams, my goals and my career.

¹Eligible programs include the Bachelor's in Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Computer Information Systems and specializations within this program including: Cyber Security Programming, Computer Forensics, Software Programming, Information Systems Security, Web Development and Administration, Database Management and Web Game Programming Specialization. Associate in Engineering Technology and specializations within this program including: Machine Learning and Design Techniques, Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems, Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power. Associate in Information Technology and Networking and specializations within this program including: Automation and Electronic Systems and Network Systems Administration. Associate in Information Technology and Networking with specialization in Information Systems & Programming. Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking and specializations within this program including: Cyber Security, Cloud Based Networking and Virtualization and Mobile and Networked Devices. Bachelor’s in Software Development and specializations within this program including: Software Design and Programming, Web and Mobile Application Development and Big Data and Analytics. Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and Networking. Speak to your Student Support Advisor for additional information.

²Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 7-13 credit hours a semester per 12 month period. Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 7-13 credit hours per semester per 12 month period.

³At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credits will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.

⁴One complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate in Information Technology and Networking, Associate in Engineering Technology, Associate in Cybersecurity and Networking, Bachelor’s of Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s of Software Development, Bachelor’s of Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s of Cybersecurity and Networking and Bachelor’s of Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.

In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., Ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, www.tn.gov/thec. Lisle Campus: 4225 Naperville Rd, Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online complaint system https://complaints.ibhe.org/. View DeVry University’s complaint process https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-complaint-procedure.html Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.