Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud Online
Optimize your career with foundational technology skills and expertise that will prepare you to secure and protect your organization’s cloud systems. Develop foundational knowledge in key technical competencies, including network security and risk management.
Program Overview
What is the online Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud program at Northern Kentucky University?
Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity and cloud computing as you learn how to protect vital data within the network and cloud services in the NKU online Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud program. Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) by the National Security Agency, NKU offers this innovative online program to help you develop in-demand technical competencies that expand your career potential and prepare you for additional growth in the cybersecurity field. No previous technology experience is needed for admission into this cybersecurity program.
Our 100% online courses introduce cybersecurity and cloud computing concepts, providing hands-on experience to enhance your practical application of knowledge in network security and risk management. You will also gain skills in using cloud services to build IT systems in the cloud. This online cybersecurity fundamentals micro-credential program was designed with an inside look at the industry: A survey of notable employers outlined the most sought-after technical expertise future cybersecurity professionals will need to guard against real-world digital threats—and be well compensated for it.
What skills will I gain from the online Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud program?
- Explain the processes and technologies needed to secure the information infrastructure of a modern organization
- Understand cloud computing concepts, cloud security, and best practices for building secure IT systems in the cloud
- Design secure cyberinfrastructure applying security principles
- Explain the processes and technologies needed to secure the information infrastructure of a modern organization
- Understand cloud computing concepts, cloud security, and best practices for building secure IT systems in the cloud
- Design secure cyberinfrastructure applying security principles
What careers can you pursue with an online Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud?
- Incident Analyst
- Information Security Manager
- Network Engineer
- IT Auditor
- Cyber Crime Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist/Analyst
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Incident Analyst
- Information Security Manager
- Network Engineer
- IT Auditor
- Cyber Crime Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist/Analyst
- Cybersecurity Engineer
Also available:
Northern Kentucky University offers a variety of technology programs online. Learn more about our online technology programs.
Tuition
How much does the online Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud program cost?
The NKU online cybersecurity micro-credential program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. For additional information, visit the Financial Aid section on our FAQ page.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Total Program with Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud | $597 | $5,517 |
Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Tuition Breakdown:
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Calendar
When can I start the online Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud program?
With six start dates a year, the NKU cybersecurity micro-credential online course schedule is flexible and convenient. View the calendar to find the best start date for you and note the corresponding deadlines.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/21/26 | 10/8/26 | 10/13/26 | 10/16/26 | 10/21/26 |
| Spring 1 | 1/11/27 | 1/2/27 | 1/5/27 | 1/8/27 | 1/11/27 |
| Spring 2 | 3/15/27 | 3/3/27 | 3/8/27 | 3/12/27 | 3/15/27 |
| Summer 1 | 5/10/27 | 4/28/27 | 5/3/27 | 5/7/27 | 5/10/27 |
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Admissions
What are the admission requirements for the online Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud program?
We’ve streamlined the admission process for the online cybersecurity micro-credential program so you can get started right away.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.5 GPA on cumulative undergraduate coursework
- Official transcripts of all coursework from accredited institutions
Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud Online Admission Requirements
- Complete online application
- Official transcripts showing an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.5 GPA for overall undergraduate credit and at least 3.0 in any graduate work in the same field
- Demonstration of English proficiency for non-native English speakers
Official documents may be emailed to:
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
To learn more about NKU micro-credentials, please see our FAQ.
Courses
What courses are in the online Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud curriculum?
For the Cybersecurity: Fundamentals in the Cloud online program, the curriculum is comprised of three courses (9 credit hours).
Students must take the following courses:
