The Stanford Advanced Computer Security Certificate Program provides participants the advanced skills needed to learn how to protect networks, secure electronic assets, prevent attacks, ensure the privacy of your customers, and build secure infrastructures through this six-course certificate program.

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• Learn from the experts:

  Access the latest research and best practices from leading professionals and world-renowned Stanford faculty.

• Take a test drive:

  Hands-on lab exercises give you the opportunity to practice what you learn. Discover ways to implement your new skills and knowledge directly to your job.

• Real World value:

  Instructors evaluate real-world security attacks - learn what to do to stay ahead of the curve.

• Benefits of better security:

  Secure software means improved productivity and significant cost savings

• Intensive learning format:

  Course material is condensed, relevant, and designed specifically for busy professionals. Learn it today and apply it tomorrow.

Recommended Background

We recommend you have the equivalent of a BS in Computer Science and a background in security. We HIGHLY recommend that you take the Software Security Foundations Certificate (XACS101) as the first course, because it provides the fundamentals necessary for the subsequent courses in the program.

Who Should Enroll

Whether you manage small projects or large-scale initiatives, the Stanford Advanced Computer Security Certificate Program will benefit you. Participants come from diverse organizations such as:

• Cisco Systems
• SanDisk
• Oracle
• Sprint
• HP
• Yahoo! Inc.
• PG&E

Earning the Certificate

Participants have the flexibility of taking individual courses within the program or earning the Stanford Advanced Computer Security Certificate by completing the 3 required courses and 3 electives.

Courses are available online at anytime.

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