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. 1, 2025): $2,795 (SAVE $300!);
Standard Rate (After August 1, 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
Register for Mastering Operational Technology Cybersecurity Governance
CompTIA Security+ & Network+ Bundle
Save $200 by bundling the CompTIA Security+ and Network+ courses offered back-to-back in August at BSU's state-of-the-art Cyber Range facility. This comprehensive program prepares participants for both CompTIA certifications with hands-on training led by industry expert O'Shea Bowens, a passionate cybersecurity expert with over 14 years of experience spanning government, nonprofit, startup, and Fortune 100 organizations. Known for his nontraditional approach to solving tomorrow's security challenges, O'Shea is a dynamic speaker, mentor, and leader in areas like threat hunting, cloud security, incident response, and security architecture. Each course includes exam vouchers and additional exam preparation hours with the instructor.
Course Details
Dates: Aug. 4-8 & Aug. 11-15, 2025, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $2,598 (SAVE $200!)
Location: Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center, Room 122, BSU Cyber Range (in person or virtual)
Register for CompTIA Security+ & Network+ Bundle
CompTIA Security+ 701 Bootcamp
Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification with our comprehensive bootcamp designed for anyone looking to enhance their cybersecurity skills. Learn from skilled industry professional O'Shea Bowens with years of experience. Train in BSU's advanced Cyber Range, designed for realistic cybersecurity training. Your fee includes a voucher for the CompTIA Security+ exam and an additional 5 hours of exam preparation with the instructor.
Course Details
Dates: Aug. 11-15, 2025, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $1,399
Location: Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center, Room 122, BSU Cyber Range (in person or virtual)
Register for CompTIA Security+ 701 Bootcamp
CompTIA Network+ 009 Bootcamp
Prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification with our comprehensive bootcamp designed for anyone looking to enhance their cybersecurity and networking skills. Learn from skilled industry professional O'Shea Bowens with years of experience. Train in BSU's advanced Cyber Range, designed for realistic cybersecurity training. Your fee includes a voucher for the CompTIA Network+ exam and an additional 5 hours of exam preparation with the instructor.
Course Details
Dates: Aug. 4-8, 2025, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $1,399
Location: Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center, Room 122, BSU Cyber Range (in person or virtual)