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An Online Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems Security Essentials That Can Jump-Start or Enhance Your Education

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Earn Your Online Certificate in Information Systems Security Essentials

This certificate assesses and demonstrates essential skills in most of the 10 information security domains: Access Control, Application Security, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Cryptography, Information Security and Risk Management, Legal, Regulations, Compliance and Investigations, Operations Security, Physical (Environmental) Security, Security Architecture and Design, and Telecommunications and Network Security based on the principles of proven and universally accepted information security models. This online certificate prepares students for the Security+ Certification testing. An undergraduate student, regardless of field of study, may enroll in the Certificate of Information Systems Security Essentials. Program graduates will know how to design secure networks, develop security procedures, administer security policies, apply cryptography, and create IT security plans.

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A University That's Got Your Six

Convenient

Our online classes feature weekly class schedules with no set login times. Our mobile app expands your access.

Flexible

Programs start every month with mostly 8-week class formats, so you can begin on your schedule.

Accredited

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Efficient

Finish faster and save. Certificate students can typically transfer up to 9 credits for military service, previous academic coursework, and job experience.

Supportive

Our advisors are available seven days a week, and we have a peer mentoring program to provide support when you need it most.

Relevant

Get career-relevant knowledge from faculty who bring their experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

Personalized

Our undergraduate classes average 20 students, so you won’t feel lost in the crowd.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

AMU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.

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We provide no-cost textbooks and ebooks for all undergraduates.

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Tuition for associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and undergraduate certificates.

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Out-Of-Pocket Tuition Possible

All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists are eligible for our Freedom Grant® that covers undergraduate and master’s-level tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour.

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