Cybersecurity Risk Management Certificate

ONLINE Non-Degree Undergraduate Certificate Program: Cybersecurity Risk Management

Kean University’s Criminal Justice online certificates are aimed at providing law enforcement, government, business, non-profit, and risk management professionals with the skills and expertise needed to meet the challenges of today’s technological world. This 12-credit online undergraduate certificate program will be taught by the same faculty and thought leaders who teach in the Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice program.

Cybersecurity Risk Management students will develop foundational information security, cybersecurity, and risk analysis skills, including cyber threat intelligence, that foster greater awareness of cybercrime breach concerns.  In addition, students will be competitive applicants for positions in for-profit, non-profit, government, and government agency organizations, as well as law enforcement and public administration organizations, that require cybersecurity, risk management and analysis, information security, and knowledge of frameworks and administrative compliance requirements and procedures.

The Cybersecurity Risk Management Certificate requires completion of the following four online courses for a total of 12 credits:

CJ2630           Foundations in Cybersecurity
CJ3710           Cyber Policy
CJ3750           Cyber Risk Management
CJ3760           Firewalls and Secure Computing Enterprise

Format: 100% Online (synchronous options available).

Credits: 12 credit hours

Availability: COMING SUMMER 2026

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:

A. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical relevance and evolution of the Internet and cybercrime.
B. Analyze cybercrime classifications and the scale of internet offenses.
C. Demonstrate an understanding of technological fears and legislative innovations associated with hackers.
D. Understanding the concerns with cyberterrorism, including political concerns, hacktivism, and internet attacks.
E. Demonstrate an understanding of growing concerns related to internet piracy and cyberfraud.
F. Understand concepts associated with cybersecurity, cyber terminology, and police efforts for combating cybercrimes.

Contact Information:
Kean Center for Cybersecurity - cybersecurity@kean.edu
Dr. Stanley J. Mierzwa, Director - smierzwa@kean.edu