Why ODU for Cybersecurity Risk Management?

This graduate certificate trains cybersecurity experts in the latest DoD cybersecurity requirements of the NIST Risk Management Framework. You'll gain hands-on experience and develop a versatile, widely applicable skill set to follow a cybersecurity risk management career path.

Learn from faculty who actively work with NIST 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. You will complete four core courses that cover:

  • An introduction to cybersecurity risk management, including how to define an acceptable level of risk for information systems and how to assess and manage that risk
  • Advanced techniques in cybersecurity risk management with an expert approach to the RMF Authorization to Operation (ATO), including Continuous cATO
  • The NIST Cybersecurity Framework's core functions, categories and subcategories, and the CMMC's levels, domains, and implementation guidelines
  • An overview of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), plus FISMA compliance and auditing assessment

You will also choose two elective courses from topics such as homeland security logistics, cyber systems engineering, Windows for cybersecurity, and Linux for cybersecurity.

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Learning the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

In this certificate, you will learn and apply the entire NIST RMF to a virtual test system. You also will produce the deliverables required to manage that risk, including:

  • FIPS 199 System Categorization
  • NIST Security Control Selection
  • Privacy Threshold Analysis
  • Privacy Impact Assessment
  • Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) Security Assessment Plan
  • System Security Plan (SSP)
  • Information Systems Continuous Monitoring Plan (ISCM)
  • Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Security Controls
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NSA National Center of Academic Excellence

Old Dominion University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) in all three focus areas:

  • Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)
  • Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO)
  • Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R)

Only 10 other universities have received all three CAE designations from the NCAE-C.

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Program Information

Total
18 Credit Hours

You will take six graduate courses to complete this certificate.

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Accelerated Courses

Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.

There are no scheduled meeting times, so you can fit your studies into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

Total
18 Credit Hours

You will take six graduate courses to complete this certificate.

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Accelerated Courses

Courses in this program follow an accelerated 8-week format.

There are no scheduled meeting times, so you can fit your studies into your personal schedule. You will access course materials and complete assignments online. The instructor may schedule specific deadlines for assignments or specific times to take exams.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$672 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$662 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2026 and subject to change.

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* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met. Includes $510 standard tuition + $162 mandatory auxiliary tuition.

The newest class of graduates through ODUGlobal celebrated commencement in May 2024.
Scholarships & Aid

Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 
 

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Careers

When you complete this graduate certificate in cybersecurity risk management, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework as well as project experience in applying it. This will prepare you for job roles likes the ones listed below or contractor work in positions that must meet federal DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Information Security Analysts

Growth
32.7%
Median Salary
$120,360

Penetration Testers

Growth
10.8%
Median Salary
$104,920

Computer Network Architects

Growth
13.4%
Median Salary
$129,840

Computer Systems Analysts

Growth
10.7%
Median Salary
$103,800

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Growth
17.4%
Median Salary
$169,510

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

Angel Baker
Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu
Angela Schlender
Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu

Ready to Apply?

To take this graduate certificate, you will apply to ODU as a nondegree-seeking graduate student and submit transcripts of all previous college work from regionally accredited institutions.

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree in the U.S. must submit current scores on the TOEFL, a sample of scholarly writing, and three recommendations (at least one recommendation should evaluate your English proficiency).

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