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Professional Certificate Series

Computer Science for Cybersecurity

Join Harvard Online in this series of CS50 courses taught by renowned faculty to learn about cybersecurity

    Computer Science for Cybersecurity
    • 2 Courses
    • 4 Months
    • Earn Your Certificate
    What You'll Learn

    The CS50 Professional Certificate Program: Computer Science for Cybersecurity explores the convergence of data science and cybersecurity

    With more than 328 million terabytes of data produced each day, the potential threat of security and data breaches worldwide is constantly looming. Considering more than 500 billion data records were compromised in 2023 alone, businesses and individuals grapple with the new reality that hacking and breaches are becoming more sophisticated by the minute. In this changing landscape, those who are well equipped to not only manage threats or compromised systems, but also anticipate and prevent such attacks, will position themselves and their organizations for long term success. By combining two of HarvardX’s most popular courses, CS50's Introduction to Computer Science and CS50's Introduction to Cybersecurity, learners will engage with a unique blend of programming skills, computer science fundamentals, and specialized insights into the world of cybersecurity. Register today to explore the convergence of data science and cybersecurity in this CS50 Professional Certificate Program, where you will understand the threats and opportunities in the cybersecurity space, gaining the ability to make timely decisions when facing risk, predict vulnerabilities, and enable preemptive measures to safeguard against looming threats.

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    2 Courses

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    CS50’s Introduction to Cybersecurity

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    CS50: Introduction to Computer Science

    10-20 hours a week • Start today

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    Industry Insights

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

    In 2023, Forbes reported that the growth trajectory for cybersecurity jobs is four times faster than the average employment growth rate of all occupations nationwide.

    ISACA reports that in 2023, 71% of survey respondents have unfilled cybersecurity positions. (ISACA STATE OF CYBERSECURITY 2023: GLOBAL UPDATE ON WORKFORCE EFFORTS, RESOURCES AND CYBEROPERATIONS)

    This professional certificate could benefit anyone who holds or aspires to the following job titles: Network Engineer, Solutions Architect, IT Project Manager, Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Engineer, IT Manager, Information Security Analyst.