Information Protection and Security Certificate

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Adviser: Jibey Asthappan, Ph.D.

This certificate prepares individuals for assuming the responsibilities of protecting their agency or corporate information systems. The basics of information systems security as well as legal issues and cyber response strategies are reviewed. Computer gaming simulations as well as online attack and defense techniques are presented for student assignments.

Five courses (15 credits) are required for completion of the certificate:

Required Courses

CJST 4525 - Information Systems Threats, Attacks, and Defenses
CJST 4526 - Firewall and Secure Enterprise Computing
CJST 4527 - Internet Investigations and Audit-Based Computer Forensics
CJST 4528 - Computer Viruses
CJST 4529 - Practical Issues in Cryptography