The University of North Texas's Cyber-CREWS project, supported by the Department of Homeland Security's Scientific Leadership Award (SLA), aims to advance cybersecurity technologies and capacity while promoting minority representation in Homeland Security mission areas. To this end, the program provides opportunities for UNT students and early-career faculty members to participate in research projects related to critical cyberinfrastructure security and other areas of interest to the DHS and offers an innovative undergraduate minor in cybersecurity for data science through UNT's Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Department of Data Science. Domestic students with an interest in contributing to the strengthening of our cyberinfrastructure within the United States are encouraged to apply for the certificate project and participate in research activities along with our leading faculty researchers in cybersecurity. 

 

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Certificate in Cybersecurity Data Science

Program Details

In response to the recent surge in cybercrimes targeting critical government, business, and social infrastructures, the field of cybersecurity has emerged as one of the most promising career paths of the decade. With an expected growth rate of over 30% by 2032, the demand for highly skilled professionals in information and cybersecurity is skyrocketing. To address this need, the University of North Texas's Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Department of Data Science is excited to offer an innovative cybersecurity certificate program with the support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This program equips students to tackle security threats comprehensively, covering both the human and technological aspects. If you are a domestic undergraduate or graduate student looking to enhance your expertise in this crucial field, you may be eligible for financial support to cover the program's costs. Check the eligibility criteria and scholarship requirements today, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in cybersecurity.

  • 12-credit hour undergraduate certificate in Cybersecurity for Data Scientists with classes designed by expert UNT faculty with support from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 
  • Can be completed as a standalone certificate program or as part of your undergraduate degree (simply complete the required classes below to count towards the certificate). 
  • Funding opportunities are available for some students (see details below)
Course Requirements and Rotation

Four classes are required to complete the certificate:

Fall
DTSC 3030. Cyber Ethics for Data Scientists
DTSC 4410. Network and Data Security for Data Scientists

Spring
DTSC 4420. Principles of Data Science Forensics
DTSC 4430. Cloud Security for Data Scientists

Funding Eligibility Criteria
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Affiliations

Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute at the University of Illinois, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence 

Funding for this project was generously provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Scientific Leadership Award. 

Contact

For further information, please contact PI of the project, gahangir.hossain@unt.edu.