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Cybersecurity Compliance Professional Certificate Program

The Cybersecurity Compliance Professional (CCP) is a non-degree certificate program intended to provide students with a deep understanding of cybersecurity in the field of compliance, offered through the University of St. Thomas in collaboration with the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP). Upon successful completion of the certificate program and exam, candidates will be granted the Cybersecurity Compliance Professional Certificate.

Apply now for Fall 2026: The course will run August 24 - December 18, 2026

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The certificate obtained at the completion of the final exam distinguishes individuals with emphases on professional formation, training and practical skills and understanding of the laws and a commitment to advancing securities compliance cybersecurity practices. 

CCP Program Highlights:

  • 14-week course delivered online
  • Instructors are leading financial services industry professionals
  • Cybersecurity examination offered
  • Discounted NSCP membership for new members only (NSCP Membership for Students: $150 for 1 year) 
  • Three graduate-level academic credits are awarded by the University of St. Thomas with successful completion of the course, which can be applied to the online MSL degree program in Organizational Ethics & Compliance
  • Cost: $4,000 (includes the exam fee)
    • Additional fees include $144 technology fee and $85 health fee
  • Apply now for Fall 2026: The course will run August 24 - December 18, 2026

Areas Of Compliance Covered:

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Technology Concepts and Training
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Role of Compliance in Cybersecurity
  • Effective Governance and Monitoring
  • Cybersecurity Benchmarks and Standards
  • Regulatory Preparedness
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • Identity, Authentication and Access Controls
  • Prevention versus Incident Response
  • Defense Measures
  • Emerging Threats
  • Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
  • Cross-Border and Sector-Specific Issues
  • Capstone Assessment

CCP Program Registration Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university required

CCP Course Information / University of St. Thomas (UST)

You should plan for about 8-12 hours of work between listening to videos, reading the material and participating in the tasks. Some modules are larger than other modules based on the topics for that week.
This course is entirely online and is self-paced. Each module is released a week before it is scheduled to be completed so that you can work ahead if you know that you have a busy week coming up. There is usually one scheduled Zoom to answer questions in order to prep for the Final Exam but attendance is optional.
The Cybersecurity Compliance Professional course is considered “passed” when a student receives a 70% or better on the final exam.

For more information, please contact:
Suzan McGinnis
Director, Organizational Ethics & Compliance Programs
University of St. Thomas
suzan.mcginnis@stthomas.edu

If you have additional questions about NSCP membership, recertification, or fees, please email:
NSCP – info@nscp.org

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About NSCP

The National Society of Compliance Professionals is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to serving and supporting the compliance professional in the financial services industry.

NSCP is for compliance, by compliance. NSCP membership provides the financial services professional from the U.S. with a wide range of resources including a vast network of compliance peers, continuing education to further their knowledge and specialized skills, and regulatory involvement through representation of compliance interests.

NSCP Membership for Cybersecurity Compliance Professional Program Students: $150 for 1 year

*Student membership discount is for new members only.  Evidence of enrollment must be provided while applying for student membership.

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