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Graduate Certificate in Cryptology Security Analyst

Certificate
Boise State University
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
2 semesters

About the Program

Systems and data are constantly under attack. Cybersecurity professionals must stay ahead of the game and deploy the latest tools and strategies to protect against these cyber threats. Learn how to become part of the solution for today’s tech-reliant world with the Graduate Certificate in Cryptology Security Analyst. Gain a thorough technical knowledge of cryptography and cryptanalysis and gain hands-on experience in combating common cybersecurity threats. This certificate is offered online and on campus.

Program Requirements

Complete all of the following:

-Submit Graduate Admission Application and Admission Materials

-Submit Baccalaureate Degree and 3.00 GPA

-Submit Unofficial Transcripts

-Submit English Proficiency

-Submit Application Letter

-Submit Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Program Requirements complete the following 2 requirements
    12 credits
    Take at least 6 credits from the following:
    MATH508 - Advanced Public Key Cryptology
    3 credits
    MATH509 - Symmetric Key Cryptology
    3 credits
    MATH510 - Quantum/PostQuantum Crypto
    3 credits
    Select from the list below or any other non-dual-listed graduate course approved by the program. Take at least 6 credits.
    CORE502 - Cyber Threat Modeling
    1 credit
    CORE503 - Information Assurance
    1 credit
    CORE512 - Intro to Deep Learning
    1 credit
    CORE514 - Cyber Informed Engineering
    1 credit
    CORE552 - Cyber Dig and Sig Intelligence
    3 credits
    CS667 - Advances Applied Cryptography
    3 credits
    MATH667 - Advances Applied Cryptography
    3 credits
    CYBER500 - Introduction to Cybersecurity
    3 credits
Grand Total Credits
12

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.