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By some estimates, half or more of all cyber-attacks have been caused from inside of the firewall. Behavioral aspects of cybersecurity have not been given attention commensurate with the level of damage they have caused as seen in recent incidences of information intrusion.
The new UCF Graduate Certificate in Modeling and Simulation for Behavioral Cybersecurity pays particular attention to the behavior that characterizes and contributes to this kind of activity in addition to the traditional aspects of cybersecurity such as firewall protection. It is a NEW 13-credit hour certificate that provides students with specialized training and knowledge in modeling and simulation (M&S) fundamentals, techniques, and applications towards the behavioral aspects of cybersecurity, with special emphasis on proactive planning as well as reactive strategies to minimize damage.
This certificate is highly interdisciplinary and, in fact, the entire Modeling and Simulation program is highly interdisciplinary. While a strong background in computer science is definitely helpful, it is not absolutely necessary. However, some knowledge of computer science management information topics is definitely helpful. There will be a significant amount of hands-on assignments to be conducted in interdisciplinary groups of students. Students will come out of the certificate having completed a useful project in the practicum course.
Our full brochure for the UCF Graduate Certificate in Modeling and Simulation for Behavioral Cybersecurity is available at this link: http://www.ist.ucf.edu/grad/brochures.html
We encourage you to apply today! The online application form can be found at this link: https://application.graduate.ucf.edu/ The deadline is July 15, 2015.
Certificates offer many professional opportunities which we hope you will pursue. We encourage applications from new students, and existing graduate students who are already pursuing other programs at UCF. All students with many different backgrounds will be considered.
