Cybersecurity Risk and Auditing

Issued by University at Albany, SUNY

There is a growing need of cyber security risk assessment throughout public and private sector organizations. The Cybersecurity Risk and Auditing Microcredential builds and validates focused skills on cybersecurity risk and auditing. It is especially suited for transitioning employees who are looking to work in cybersecurity. Students complete three graduate courses (BCYB 644, BCYB 640, and BCYB 652) to earn the microcredential.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Time Months
Cost Paid

Skills

Earning Criteria

BCYB 644 - Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (3 credits) - Basic elements of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, secure e-commerce, involving secure transmission, authentication, digital signatures, digital certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is presented. Issues in privacy and piracy are also discussed where students study and debate controversial topics such as media piracy and government surveillance.
BCYB 640 - Information Security Risk Assessment (3 credits) - The course will incorporate cases in risk analysis derived from state and law enforcement agencies. Students will learn how to use a risk analysis matrix for performing both quantitative and qualitative risk analysis. As part of the course the students learn of the different threats that they need to incorporate in their risk analysis matrices.
BCYB 652 - Strategic Management in Cyber Security (3 credits) - You will learn practices that help business leaders ensure comprehensive security programs and strategic plans that resonate with executives, stakeholders, and management, as well as essential skills required to lead and motivate teams. This course will enhance your overall understanding and effectiveness in key areas of strategy, risk management, budget, communication, partnership, critical thinking, and change management.