Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, complex, and targeted, resulting in significant financial losses for organizations annually. As a result, cybersecurity is rapidly expanding as a field in the United States, with more companies and government agencies looking to hire cybersecurity professionals with the specialized technical expertise required to safeguard critical computer systems, networks, and cloud applications from cyber threats.
To fulfill the demand of this expanding market, MIT xPRO has designed the Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity. This 24-week online program covers defensive and offensive technology aspects. It offers personalized feedback from leaders, insights from guest speakers, career coaching and mentorship from industry experts, and the chance to develop a capstone project on network development, which can be included in your job portfolio.