Help build a global defense against cyberattacks

The need for cybersecurity has never been greater as organizations struggle to maintain safe, secure data and mitigate risks. With a growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, earning your Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity online from Oregon State University will put you on the fast-track to a lucrative career in the computer science world.

Whether you’re on the front lines of cybersecurity in your current job or interested in moving into cybersecurity as a career, this certificate will educate you in the design, implementation, evaluation and management of all aspects of secure systems and help you build a career in a fast-moving and challenging field.

Program prerequisites

Prior to enrolling in this certificate program, you must meet the following prerequisites:

• Grades of C or higher in the following courses:
• CS 261 – Data Structures
• CS 340 – Introduction to Databases
• CS 344 – Operating Systems I
• CS 372 – Introduction to Computer Networks

For more information about eligibility, visit OSU’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science website or contact an advisor at PostBacCS-Online@oregonstate.edu.

Benefits of learning online with Oregon State

• All classes are developed by OSU's world-class faculty, who are known worldwide for their research, expertise and innovation.
• Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• OSU Ecampus students receive the same transcript-visible certificate as on-campus students.