Program offered is a Master Degree.

An almost continuous stream of security-related incidents is affecting millions of computer systems and networks throughout the world. Organizations are constantly experiencing these attacks and security incidents; they constitute a risk to their organizational mission. The loss or corruption of information systems can significantly affect the organization and result in a substantial loss of revenue. To address these threats, organizations—both private and government-are investing considerable funds to adopt security measures to make their organizations safe.

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a concentration in Information Systems Security includes a solid core of project management curriculum plus courses in information systems security. This program is designed to provide you with the information system security skills necessary to manage and protect the vital technology assets of today's organizations. The program helps prepare technical leaders in security management to combat threats in today's environment through an understanding of security management, network security principles, and certification and accreditation requirements.

What skills can I learn?

Students who successfully complete the MSM with a concentration in Information Systems Security should be able to:

• Plan projects effectively and successfully, taking into consideration the quadruple constraints of time, cost, resources, and specifications.
• Develop from the basic project plan a work-breakdown structure to the lowest granularity permitted by cost.
• Determine and calculate project risks according to classical risk analysis.
• Plan and manage contractual purchasing issues, including, procurement and supply, outsourcing, and just-in-time delivery.
• Define technical requirements for the implementation of an effective security infrastructure.
• Identify and describe the impact of implementing security components at all OSI layers.
• Develop effective enterprise-level security policies, standards and procedures.
• Identify and develop necessary enterprise/government systems certification and accreditation procedures and best commercial practices.

What are some possible career opportunities?

Information and computer systems professionals with strong management skills are particularly well-positioned for career opportunities that include compliance specialist, enterprise security manager or engineer, privacy manager, network security administrator or analyst, systems engineer/architect or data security administrator.

Built-in Professional Certificates

The MSM with a concentration in Information Systems Security includes the following built-in Professional Certificate:

• Information Systems Security
• Information Systems Security Management
• Security Certification and Accreditation
• Project Management

These Professional Certificates can be earned without additional courses.

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