Information Assurance
This concentration includes developing a mastery of information practices, network security software and hardware applications, andof operating systems. It includes coursework certified by the United States Government’s Committee Information Assurance Curriculum Certificaiton by the National Security Administration Committee on National Security Systems for CNSS 4011 and 4013 Standards 2008-2013.
Security Management Option
The Information Security Management Option is designed to prepare professionals to plan, administer, and manage Information Assurance within an organization. While no specific technical background is required, typical students are working professionals who have a technical background and whom are seeking additional knowledge and skills allowing them to take information Assurance leadership roles in their organization or to provide career advancement. Most, but not all students have Computer Networking and Telecommunications, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Science undergraduate degrees.
Network Security Option
The Information Assurance Network Security option is designed to prepare professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in protecting networks. It assumes a fundamental expertise in network design and implementation. Students who do not have this expertise may develop it by taking graduate leveling courses in internetworking.