Information systems security professionals are gatekeepers who protect companies and government agencies. They use their knowledge of computers, computer software and engineering to offer and implement e-business security solutions, identify threats and create firewall systems. It's a big job with huge career potential; work towards it with help from Westwood College.

In recent years, information systems security has become increasingly important for national and international business. Security breaches have affected every industry and have cost companies billions of dollars in lost revenue and productivity. Combined with recent terrorist activities, this has required the computer networking industry to seek out employees in areas like computer information security and network management.

Our Information Systems Security program instructs students in advanced computer information security skills. Students learn how to implement e-business solutions, security policies, identify security threats, develop counter-measures using firewall systems and attack recognition technologies, and manage the deployment of security solutions for effective network management.

Topics are covered extensively in career major courses of the information systems security degree, but students also take advantage of general education courses, career preparation, and business courses during their studies. These general courses add to the value of the degree, rounding out students' education.

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