Why ODU for Cybersecurity Audit?

Our Cybersecurity Audit Certificate, offered in partnership with ISACA, provides essential training for audit and assurance professionals assessing cybersecurity processes, policies, and tools. It focuses on strengthening organizational defenses against cyber threats.

You will gain expertise in security frameworks, governance, threat assessment, and risk management, as well as enterprise identity and information access control.

ODU can also prepare you to navigate cybersecurity regulations and best practices, equipping you with the skills to mitigate cyber risks and protect critical infrastructure.

When you complete the program, you will be ready to apply cybersecurity audit principles to enhance security and compliance within organizations.

 

Talk To Us

To learn more about the Cybersecurity Audit Certificate, you can reach Continuing Education by calling 757-683-5650, emailing cepd@odu.edu, or completing the quick form below.

Program Information

Strengthen your cybersecurity audit skills with our Cybersecurity Audit Certificate. Enroll today and gain the expertise to protect organizations from cyber threats.

Register for March 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025
Register for April 1, 2025 to September 31, 2025

Access course materials 100% online and study from any location. This program is fully asynchronous, allowing you to set your own schedule and progress at your own pace.

You can start anytime and you will have up to 6 months to finish the coursework and take the exam. The exam fee is included.

Strengthen your cybersecurity audit skills with our Cybersecurity Audit Certificate. Enroll today and gain the expertise to protect organizations from cyber threats.

Register for March 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025
Register for April 1, 2025 to September 31, 2025

Access course materials 100% online and study from any location. This program is fully asynchronous, allowing you to set your own schedule and progress at your own pace.

You can start anytime and you will have up to 6 months to finish the coursework and take the exam. The exam fee is included.

Cost & Aid

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Program Fees
$975

Continuing Education can accept payments for courses in several different forms. ODU's helpful staff can assist you in determining if you might qualify for any number of various funding options that could assist you with non-credit continuing educational opportunities to improve your marketability and advance your career.

INCLUDES ONLINE COURSE, REVIEW MANUAL, CERTIFICATION EXAM, AND STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

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Refund Policy

To withdraw from this course, you must send a request in writing to cepd@odu.edu seven days prior to the class start date and before starting the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $100 processing fee, will be refunded back to your original form of payment. There are no refunds once you have logged in and the class has begun.

Careers in Cybersecurity Auditing

Our graduates pursue careers as IT auditors, cybersecurity compliance analysts, risk assessors, and security consultants, ensuring organizations meet regulatory standards and protect critical data.

Information Security Engineers
Growth
10.8%
Median Salary
$104,920
Information Security Analysts
Growth
32.7%
Median Salary
$120,360

Bright Outlook

Demand for cybersecurity skills is projected to grow 96% over the next five years*

*Source: Skillsoft