Information Protection and Security Certificate

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This 12-credit certificate prepares individuals for the responsibilities of protecting national security agencies or corporate information systems. The basics of information systems security as well as the legal issues and cyberresponse strategies are reviewed. Computer gaming simulations as well as online attack and defense techniques are presented for student assignments.

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

Create high-level cybersecurity best practices
Identify key indicators of cyber threats
Develop strategies to safeguard against cyber security threats

Required Courses

Restricted Electives (6 credits)

Choose two electives (6 credits total) from the following:

NSEC 6604 - Securing National Security Information Systems
NSEC 6627 - Internet Investigations and Audit-Based Computer Forensics
NSEC 6628 - Computer Viruses and Malicious Code
NSEC 6629 - Practical Issues in Cryptography
Students may also choose any CSCI or DSCI course. Any prerequisites for CSCI or DSCI courses must be satisfied.