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Cybersecurity foundations for secure software systems

From data breaches and ransomware attacks to cloud misconfigurations and AI-driven threats, security is no longer a niche concern, but a core requirement of modern software systems. Organizations across every industry need team members who can build security into applications and infrastructure from the start, aligning protection with modern development, deployment, and cloud environments. 

This certificate prepares you to meet today’s cybersecurity challenges by developing the skills needed to design, implement, and maintain secure software systems across applications, networks, and cloud environments. With a focus on real-world security practices and disciplined engineering approaches, you'll gain the expertise required to protect systems, safeguard data, and contribute meaningfully to security-focused development teams in an increasingly connected world.

The Master's Certificate in Cybersecurity will allow you to:

• Apply foundational software engineering skills to support specialization in cybersecurity. 
• Apply a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to secure development, operation, and maintenance of software systems.  
• Apply security technologies and principles to secure network, application, and cloud aspects of software systems.

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