(Cyber Security Certification Courses)

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Jan 5, 2026

New term Begins

12

Number of Course Options

10 Weeks

Duration Per Course

03

Learning Credits Per Course

Online / Hands-On

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Gain Specialized Cybersecurity Skills That Accelerate Your Career Growth

ECCU’s online non-degree courses boost your career progress by bridging vital gaps in your existing skill set. Showcasing the advantages of continuous learning, these courses help you upskill your cybersecurity expertise, enhance your resume, and open doors to exciting career opportunities. You’ll gain the additional benefits of self-paced learning, networking with industry experts and peers, and earning globally recognized certifications that validate your cybersecurity credentials.

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Your Choice of 12 Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Certification Courses

Select your preferred cybersecurity specialization from an array of online non-degree courses. You can choose a maximum of two courses at a time.

ECCU 500

Certification

Managing Secure Network Systems

3 credit hours

This non-degree course evaluates network and IT security issues, designing and implementing successful security policies and firewall strategies, exposing system and network vulnerabilities, and defending against associated threats. Topics include network protocols, network attacks, intrusion detection systems, packet filtering, proxy servers, Bastion hosts and honey pots, hardening routers, hardening security, email security, virtual private networks, and creating fault tolerance.
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ECCU 501

Certification

Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures

3 credit hours

This course focuses on how perimeter defenses work, how intruders escalate privileges, and methods of securing IT systems. Additional topics include intrusion detection, policy creation, social engineering, DoS attacks, buffer overflows, and virus creation.

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ECCU 502

Certification

Investigating Network Intrusions and Computer Forensics

3 credit hours

This course focuses on cyber-attack prevention, planning, detection, and incident response to counter cybercrime, cyber terrorism, and cyber predators and make them accountable. Additional topics include cyber security fundamentals of computer forensics, forensic duplication and analysis, network surveillance, intrusion detection and response, anonymity, computer security policies and guidelines, and case studies.
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ECCU 503

Certification

Security Analyst and Vulnerability Assessment

3 credit hours

This course will show you how to design, secure, and test networks to protect organizations from cyber-attacks. You will identify security problems and learn how to avoid and eliminate them. The course provides complete coverage of network security testing and analysis topics.
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ECCU 506

Certification

Conducting Penetration and Security Tests

3 credit hours

This course focuses on performing effective penetration tests in an enterprise network environment that must be attacked, exploited, evaded, and defended. Curriculum topics include an introduction to penetration testing and methodologies, penetration testing scoping and engagement, open-source intelligence (OSINT), social engineering penetration testing, external network penetration testing, internal network penetration testing, and network penetration testing for perimeter devices.
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ECCU 510

Certification

Secure Programming

3 credit hours

This course covers the fundamental skills for secure programming. The most prevalent reason behind buggy code and vulnerabilities being exploited by hackers and malicious code is the lack of adoption of secure coding practices. This program will reveal the inherent security drawbacks in various programming languages and architectures. You will learn to leverage secure programming practices to overcome these drawbacks and pre-empt bugs from any code.
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ECCU 513

Certification

Disaster Recovery

3 credit hours

This course centers around cybersecurity disaster recovery principles, including assessment of risks to an enterprise, development of disaster recovery policies and procedures, the roles and relationships of various members of an organization, preparation of a disaster recovery plan, testing and rehearsal of the plan, implementation of the plan, and recovering from a disaster. Additional focus is placed on identifying vulnerabilities and taking appropriate countermeasures to prevent information failure risks.

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ECCU 522

Certification

Incident Handling and Response

3 credit hours

This course addresses various underlying principles and techniques for detecting and responding to cyber security threats. Additional emphasis is placed on computer forensics and its role in handling and responding to cybersecurity incidents. You will become proficient in dealing with network security breaches, malicious code incidents, insider attacks, incident response teams, incident management training methods, and incident recovery techniques.
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ECCU 523

Certification

Executive Governance and Management

3 credit hours

This course is designed to bring together all the components required for a C-Level position by combining governance, security risk management, controls, audit management, security program and operations management, core concepts of information security, strategic planning, finance, and vendor management to lead a highly successful Information Security program.

Note: Students interested in taking the CCISO exam must purchase a voucher from the ECCU Bookstore. To take the CCISO exam, students must have at least 5 years of experience in three CCISO domains

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ECCU 524

Certification

Designing and Implementing Cloud Security

3 credit hours

This course provides comprehensive knowledge of cloud services and their characteristics, benefits, applications, and service models. It covers planning, designing, and implementing cloud security controls and delves into various cloud security standards, countermeasures, and best practices. The course also highlights the business aspects of cloud security, such as cloud uptime, uptime guarantee, availability, fault tolerance, failover policy, and how cloud security strengthens the business case for cloud adoption.
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ECCU 302

Certification

Managing Risks in Information Systems

3 credit hours

This course teaches you the core components of threat intelligence needed to counteract cyber-attacks, identify points of weakness in IT systems, and formulate superior cybersecurity strategies. You’ll become adept at designing comprehensive threat intelligence programs that seamlessly align with your organization’s broader risk management strategies.
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ECCU 304

Certification

Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance

3 credit hours

This course offers the meticulous knowledge and technical proficiency to lead a SOC (Security Operations Center) team, enabling you to play a pivotal role in protecting your organization from cyber threats while remaining compliant with defined cybersecurity policies and best practices. You’ll gain advanced skills in managing various SOC processes like log management and correlation, SIEM deployment, advanced incident detection, incident response, and more.

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Key Benefits of Studying at ECCU

Widen the scope of your career prospects with EC-Council University’s cybersecurity certification courses.

Earning
Potential

1 out of 2 ECCU graduates have secured jobs paying more than $100,000*.

Hands-On
Practice

Get hands-on practice with state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools in virtual labs.

Industry
Certifications

Earn cybersecurity certifications that strengthen your professional credentials.

Flexible
Learning

Discover the convenience of studying online, anytime, from anywhere**.

Affordable
Education

Avail scholarships that bring down the cost of learning.

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From Learning to Leading - Your Roadmap to Success

01

Application

Submit the application form along with relevant documents to apply for the course of your choice.

02

Evaluation

The Admissions Team evaluates your documents, transcripts, and diplomas to determine eligibility.

03

Registration

Sign the official Student Enrollment Agreement after paying the tuition fee.

04

Orientation

Attend an online orientation session that guides you through the course.

05

Completion

Clear the final course exam to acquire learning credits.

06

Certification

Get your industry-recognized EC-Council certification.
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Fee Structure

$1,395

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  • Cost Per Credit Hour: $465
  • Technology Fee Per Term: $50
  • Transcript Fee: $10 (plus shipping, if international)

Admission Criteria

  • You must be aged 18 years or older.
  • You must have a high school diploma (or equivalent), college degree, or relevant certification.

How to Apply

Step 01 :

Fill out the NDS application form and submit it to our Enrollment Advisor.

Step 02 :

Send us a scanned copy of your official government identification and documents showing proof of education.

Step 03 :

Pay the one-time $100 application fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a non-degree course and a degree program at ECCU?

A non-degree course is designed to help you gain specialized cyber security knowledge and skills along with the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized EC-Council certification. If you are a professional aiming to enhance your cyber security skills or advance your career without committing to a full-time degree program, this is ideal for you. These courses are tailored to meet industry demands, allowing you to stay ahead in the fast-evolving cyber security landscape.

A degree program, on the other hand, is a comprehensive, in-depth academic journey. It leads to an academic degree while also equipping you with multiple EC-Council certifications, making you highly competitive in the job market.

Non-degree courses equip you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge that are helpful in pursuing cyber security career opportunities. They enhance your technical expertise and credibility by providing practical skills and an industry-recognized EC-Council certification. Employers value professionals with hands-on experience and validated cyber security knowledge, making non-degree courses strong additions to your career development.
As a non-degree student, you’ll gain access to EC-Council University’s Learning Management System (LMS), recorded lectures, e-books, and other learning tools to support your studies. Depending on the course, you may also have access to virtual labs, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with real-world cyber security scenarios. These resources provide a flexible and engaging learning experience, helping you build cyber security fundamentals and advanced technical skills.
Yes, you can transition from a non-degree course to a full-time degree program and transfer eligible credits. However, you may be required to meet additional enrollment criteria for admission into a degree program. Please visit our Admissions Page or speak to an ECCU Enrollment Advisor for more information.
ECCU’s non-degree courses can help you gain specific skills and industry-recognized certifications that boost your eligibility for high-paying cyber security job roles. Employers look for professionals with hands-on experience and proven knowledge, and these courses help you stand out in the cyber security industry.
Yes, you can enroll in multiple non-degree courses simultaneously, but it depends on your ability to manage the workload. Each course spans 10 weeks, so it’s important to consider your schedule and ensure you can effectively balance multiple courses before enrolling.
ECCU’s non-degree courses include virtual lab exercises that simulate real-world cyber security scenarios to provide you with an immersive, practical, and hands-on learning experience. Capstone projects are only included in full-time degree programs.