These courses will examine how to counter hackers and cybervillians, how to analyze and conduct forensic investigations and how to optimize computer and network security. The 6 course certificate program is targeted to those engaged in computer security or cyberforensics or want to prepare for employment in these disciplines.

Courses:

• Fighting Cybervillains (PADM 4603), Available Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Cybercrime: Unlocking the Mysteries (PADM 4604), Available Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Cyber Sleuthing and The Courtroom (PADM 4605), Available Summer 2012
• Computer Security: Fixing the Flaws (PADM 4606), Available Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Safeguarding Your Networks (PADM 4607), Available Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Computer Hacking – Ethical and Unethical (PADM 4608), Available Summer 2012

These six courses are 3 undergraduate credits each. They can be taken towards the Certificate in Cybercrime and Computer Forensics, or can be taken standalone, and in any sequence.

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