Information Protection and Security Certificate

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Adviser: William L. Tafoya, 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

CJ 525 - Info Syst Threat
CJ 526 - Firewall&Sec Ent Comp
CJ 527 - Internet Invest
CJ 528 - Computer Viruses
CJ 529 - Practical Issues in Cryptography