Advance Your Career with Cybersecurity Professional Development at BSU
At the College of Continuing Studies at Bridgewater State University, we are dedicated to preparing professionals for the future of cybersecurity. Our courses, led by industry experts with real-world experience, are meticulously designed to equip you with the skills necessary to excel in tomorrow’s cyber workforce.
Why Choose BSU for Professional Development?
- Industry Expertise: Our instructors are seasoned professionals who bring their extensive knowledge and practical insights directly to you.
- Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Stay ahead of the curve with courses that are continuously updated to reflect the latest developments in cybersecurity.
- Career-Ready Skills: From foundational knowledge to advanced techniques, our courses are tailored to foster skills that are highly valued in the cyber industry.
Upcoming Courses
Whether you’re looking to start a new career in cybersecurity or aiming to advance in your current role, our programs provide the training you need to succeed. Prepare to meet the challenges of the cybersecurity field with confidence. Enroll in BSU’s professional development courses and take a significant step towards enhancing your career prospects.
Mastering Operational Technology Cybersecurity Governance
This inaugural course offers immersive, real-world training that makes Operational Technology (OT) security approachable, no prior OT security experience required. With few programs nationwide focused on OT cybersecurity, this course fills a critical gap and provides a unique opportunity to break into one of the most in-demand and under trained areas of the field. Join the first cohort and train in Bridgewater State University's state-of-the-art, fully immersive Cybersecurity Range to defend the important systems that keep our world running securely. This intensive 3-day OT security professional development program features interactive labs, real world simulations, and focuses on municipal security and rapid incident response. Participants will establish OT cybersecurity frameworks, understand legal and regulatory OT requirements, improve IT/OT communication, and apply frameworks like IEC 62443 and NIST CSF. The course is designed for OT engineers, plant technicians, facility security managers, CISOs, security architects, compliance officers, cybersecurity consultants, and public sector security staff. Cyberattacks on OT systems have increased by over 140% in recent years, targeting everything from power grids to water treatment plants. Don't miss this opportunity to build expertise in one of the most critical and fast-growing areas in cybersecurity.
Course Details
Dates: Sept. 2, 3, & 4, 2025, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Early Bird Rate (Register by Friday, Aug. 8, 2025): $2,795 (SAVE $300!);
Standard Rate (After Aug. 8, 2025): $2,995;
Massachusetts Municipal Special Rate (For employees of MA cities or towns): $2,495 (SAVE $500!)
Location: Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center (DMF) Cyber Range, Room 122a, 24 Park Avenue, Bridgewater, MA 02325
This course is filled — please check back for more OT courses to be announced soon!