IS Security

In today’s computer-driven world, countries and corporations strive to protect their assets, data and infrastructure from potentially catastrophic attacks. Government agencies and private companies alike have great demand for trained professionals in information systems (IS) security to execute effective security measures, due to the constant challenge of performing risk assessments and analysis within an organization. The IS Security online professional certificate program is designed to help experienced IS security professionals, and those wanting to transition into the IS security field, become compliant, highly productive leaders within an organization.

Program Outline

Master Certificate Track in IS Security, Information Security Management or Information Security Management –bsp;Government
Expand your security expertise with these three master certificates. Get the qualifications and the confidence to lead any IS Security team! Villanova University offers three programs that lead to a Master Certificate in IS Security, Information Security Management or Information Security Management – Government.

Through this unique online curriculum, you’ll gain invaluable insight into the latest techniques and cutting-edge technology used by industry experts. You’ll learn to lead in the battle against everything from outright threats to even the most complex cryptographic attacks. And you’ll be prepared for such crucial and required certifications as CAP^®, CompTIA Security+™ (2008 Edition), CISSP^® and SSCP^®. Credentials such as these are required as a result of Department of Defense Directive 8570.1, which mandates that anyone with privileged access to an information system must obtain a commercial information security credential.

Whether you choose the Villanova University online Master Certificate in Information Systems Security, the Master Certificate in Information Security Management or the Master Certificate in Information Security Management – Government, you’ll expand your expertise in both the theoretical and applied aspects of information systems security.

Earn your Master Certificate in IS Security by completing these courses: Essentials of IS Security, Mastering IS Security+™ and one of the following: Essentials of Software Testing, Essentials of Business Analysis, Maximizing Team Effectiveness for the IS/IT Project Manager or Project Management for the IS/IT Professional. Each online course prepares students for the management demands of today’s IT security leader while providing valuable skills they can apply immediately at work and advanced certification potential (Security+) through CompTIA^® (Computing Technology Industry Association). This master certificate and CompTIA’s Security+ certification focus on the mid-level security certification of professionals with networking and security experience or those who wish to transition into this field.

Earn your Master Certificate in Information Security Management by completing these courses: Essentials of IS Security, Mastering IS Security+™ and Advanced Information Assurance and Security. This master certificate and a CISSP^® certification are ideal for individuals looking to advance into senior leadership positions within their organization. Following completion of your Master Certificate in Information Security Management, you can prepare to earn your (ISC)^2® certification. Three designations are administered by (ISC)^2® based on your work experience: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP^®), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP^®) and Associate of (ISC)^2®.

Earn your Master Certificate in Information Security Management – Government by completing these courses: Essentials of IS Security, Mastering IS Security+™ and Advanced Information Assurance and Security – Government. When it comes to information security contracting for the federal government, certification is now a requirement. For example, the Department of Defense Directive 8570.1 mandates that anyone with privileged access to an information system must obtain a commercial information security credential. The Master Certificate in Information Security Management – Government will prepare you to meet the stringent qualifications of some of the most important government agencies, including the DoD, the National Security Agency (NSA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and others. Learn how to protect information and information systems, address specific security issues, and implement all skill areas contained in the latest CompTIA Security+™ (2008 Edition), CISSP^® and SSCP^® bodies of knowledge. The program also prepares you for CAP^® certification, a new (ISC)^2® qualification that satisfies Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements, and supports CNSS National Standards 4011 and 4012, pertaining to intelligence activities, military command and control and other vital issues impacting national security.

Essentials of IS Security
 Introduction to Security and Security Investigation
 Security Analysis
 Logical and Physical Security Design
 Implementation and Maintenance of Security

Mastering IS Security+™
 Introduction to Mastering IS Security+™
 Security in Transmissions
 Security in the Infrastructure
 Operational Security

Advanced Information Assurance and Security
 Access Control Systems and Methodology
 Applications and Systems Development Security
 Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and
 Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)
 Cryptography
 Law, Investigation and Ethics
 Operations Security
 Physical Security
 Security Architecture and Models
 Security Management Practices
 Telecommunications and Network Security

Advanced Information Assurance and Security – Government
 Certification and Accreditation
 Information Security and Risk Management
 Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and
 Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)
 Cryptography
 Access Control
 Physical Security
 Operations Security
 Security Architecture and Models
 Telecommunications and Network Security

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