Franklin University Introduces Two New Graduate Certificates – Cyber Defense & Cyber Governance

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Sherry Mercurio
Executive Director, Office of Community Relations
(614) 947-6581
Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu

Franklin University, a leading educator of working adults, is pleased to announce the addition of its two new online Graduate Certificates in Cyber Defense and Cyber Governance. Today’s announcement adds to the University’s existing graduate certificates in a growing number of programs that support the broadest community of learners.

Similar to the University’s highly respected academic programs, Franklin’s for-credit academic certificates expose students to specialized knowledge presented in an accelerated, six-month online format to achieve desired career outcomes without committing to a long-term study while being taught by top-notch faculty members with real-world expertise.

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Defense
The online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Defense combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills while focusing on building competencies through hands-on cloud-based labs spread over four courses. Students will have the opportunity to explore essential cybersecurity and information assurance topics, cyber threats and vulnerabilities, ethical hacking techniques, advanced network security concepts and application security.

With a shortened path to in-demand jobs, this certificate provides qualified professionals to be an asset in the following fields of government, education, and the private industry of NGOs – any organization that uses cyber technologies as a potential employer.

As students look to build on their IT skills in addition to adding to their technical and cybersecurity toolkit, Franklin’s Cyber Defense certificate offers the knowledge and flexible course schedule to balance education, family and life within a six-month format: https://bit.ly/3Nyb6Ig.

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Governance 
As a business professional with an affinity for technology, Franklin’s online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Governance focuses on developing information security skills and security concepts. Within this six-month online format, students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of threats from a technical standpoint to make decisions that guide organizations through challenges, which require careful consideration of financial, operational, and regulatory issues. 

By completing this certificate, students enter a fast-growing field with the ability to communicate credibly with stakeholders across the organization. Aligned with industry standards including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Franklin’s certification boosts marketability.
Built for busy-working adults, with flexible course schedules and 100% online coursework, Franklin University provides students with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with senior executives about security-related issues while identifying and mitigating security risks. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NAnKGC.

Franklin University’s certificates and microcredentials are key to the success of ambitious and adaptive professionals. Learn more about the University’s tailored education offerings: franklin.edu/franklinworks-marketplace.

About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).