An internship in digital technology can provide you with practical experience in a variety of job functions in programming and tech, including cybersecurity. To apply, students must be enrolled in a UCLA Extension digital technology certificate or specialization program and have completed a minimum of 12 units, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Permission in advance from the certificate advisor is required.
This program is perfect for...
- IT professionals looking to advance into the cybersecurity area
- Managers who oversee a security team, and want a higher level understanding of cybersecurity
- Those in the technology field who want to learn about securing networks, infrastructure, and how to defend against cyber attacks
- Entrepreneurs who want to mitigate their cybersecurity risk by avoiding common pitfalls in security
What you can learn.
- Learn about securing applications, cryptography, common attack vectors, cyber attacks, and exploits
- Hands-on experience with OSI stack security, hacking methodology and mitigation, penetration testing, and defensive strategies
- Create security policies, risk assessments, disaster recovery plans and post attack protocols, and procedures
- Learn concepts needed for the CISSP, CCNA, CompTIA, and other certifications
About this certificate
Cybersecurity is an essential component of every organization. The risks involved in a cyber attack include loss of data, intellectual property, brand equity, and possible legal ramifications. Understanding how cyber attacks happen is your best defense against them. Whether you're an entrepreneur who wants to protect your business against cyber intrusions, or you manage people responsible for cybersecurity, our Cybersecurity Certificate will quickly give you the knowledge you need. Our courses are taught by industry experts who are up-to-date on the latest trends in cybersecurity.
Formats: Online or In-Person
What our certificates have done for our students.
85%
feel a certificate helped them enhance their careers
1 in 4
received a salary increase after starting a certificate program
50%
switched careers after completing a certificate program
85%
recommend a certificate program to others
Source: UCLA Extension Certificate Graduates Survey
Courses
Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.
Required Courses
Optional Internship Elective
COM SCI X 460.100 Digital Technology Internship may be taken as an optional elective course. It is not required for the certificate.
Estimated Cost Breakdown
All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
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The Certificate in Cybersecurity is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).
Students participating in courses offered solely by UCLA Extension must meet the English Language Requirements outlined below. Any international student interested in taking classes on UCLA’s main campus must adhere to the English Requirements outlined for UCLA courses.
Acceptable tests and minimum scores
Scores that are equal to or higher than the listed minimum scores from the following tests, taken within the past two years, can satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
- TOEFL: 80 (iBT)
- IELTS: 6.5
- iTEP: 4.5
- CAE: B (CEFR C1)
- CPE: C (CEFR C2)
- TOEIC: 685
- DUOLINGO (DET): 105
While no other type of test score is accepted in general, students who are affected by test center closures may request an exception to submit an alternate test score.
International Baccalaureates (IB) students or students currently enrolled in an academic institution where the primary language of instruction is English may submit an official academic transcript or verification of enrollment from their school as proof of English proficiency.
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