University of Maryland — Cybersecurity Specialization
University of Maryland — Cybersecurity Specialization is a £390 intermediate-level course from University of Maryland (Coursera), typically completed in 8 months (around 140 study hours).
- Price
- £390
- Duration
- 8 months
- Level
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 140 hours
- Provider
- University of Maryland (Coursera)
About this course
Five-course Maryland specialisation covering usable security, software security, cryptography, hardware security and a capstone.
What you will be able to do
- Apply technical and procedural controls to systems
- Assess risk and control effectiveness against a framework
- Justify your approach using the underlying theory and research
- Assemble portfolio evidence you can explain and defend at interview
Highlights
- University of Maryland certificate
- Hands-on cryptography & secure coding labs
- Capstone defended end-to-end
- Builds toward NSA-recognised cyber competencies
Questions people ask
How much does University of Maryland — Cybersecurity Specialization cost?
University of Maryland — Cybersecurity Specialization costs £390 through University of Maryland (Coursera). Prices are checked against the provider's UK listing and can change.
How long does University of Maryland — Cybersecurity Specialization take?
The provider lists 8 months. That works out at roughly 140 study hours in total.
Is University of Maryland — Cybersecurity Specialization suitable for beginners?
It is pitched at intermediate level, so some prior experience helps.
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