Online Information Security Degree

Information security is of ever-increasing concern. Securing the economic and information highway is of national and international importance. Some Colleges have designed their Information Security degree program to meet the standards of the United States National Security Agency training standards for information security programs (INFOSEC) professionals.

Online Information Security Degree Objectives

Students completing their degree with a specialization in Information Security will possess the ability to understand the fundamentals of security, understand how security flaws are exploited, design and develop rational and appropriate security measures, understand how different operating systems address security concerns, assemble and manage strategic security management teams, and apply appropriate security standards and measures for different computer environments.

Course Description

Students specializing and receiving their degree in Information Security will receive coursework and hands-on experience in nine major areas:

• Security Fundamentals
  
• Security Policy Development and Management
  
• Cyber law and ethics
  
• Cryptology
  
• Computer and Data Forensics
  
• Applied LAN, WAN and Wireless Security
  
• Disaster recovery
  
• Security Development Life Cycle Management
  
• General Education

Career Outlook

Students graduating with a specialization in Information Security will be prepared for the following professional leadership opportunities:

• Security Architect and Technologist
  
• Security Analyst
  
• Security Software Developer
  
• Software Design Engineer.