Information Security Management, CAS

Contact:

Carsten Oesterlund, Program Director, 309 Hinds Hall, 315-443-2911, igrad@syr.edu

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Information Security Management

Overview:

Information is a critical asset within an organization. Lives and livelihoods depend on the continuation of information systems and their correct operation. With the increasing complexities of today’s hardware, software, and their networking, the need for managing enterprise security becomes more pressing. Information Security Management (ISM) can be defined as the comprehensive skills that manage a high degree of complex technical security, increased operational costs, and diverse policies and user behavior. Senior executives, IT managers, and technical staffs need well-educated, strong skills in ISM for their organizations.

The Certificate of Advanced Study in Information Security Management offers a comprehensive set of skills for information security management, enabling students to take a lead role in the area within their organizations. The 15-credit program provides students with the flexibility to take coursework that does not overlap with their current expertise but gives them tools in information security technology, policy, risk management, and evaluation, depending on their background.

This certificate is offered in both campus and distance learning formats, and can be completed as a full-time or part-time student. The certificate is available to those with or without experience in the information technology field. Applicants may be currently working in a related field, or they may be interested in making a career change into the information security field. The certificate also provides an opportunity for professional development and serves as a foundation for career advancement.

Curriculum:

The certificate requires 15 graduate credits. All courses are 3 graduate credits unless specified otherwise.

I. Required Core (3 credits)

IST 623 - Introduction to Information Security 3 credit(s)

Note:

* Security courses, other than those listed below, may apply. Students should review other security courses on the course schedule for possible substitution, as appropriate. Students should consult the program director for these requests.

II. Management Security (at least 3 credits)

IST 600 - Selected Topics 1-6 credit(s)
IST 600 - Selected Topics
1-3 credit(s) Information Management for Critical Infrastructure Protection
IST 602 - Digital Forensics 3 credit(s)
IST 625 - Enterprise Risk Management 3 credit(s)
IST 725 - Information Technology Security Architecture 3 credit(s)
IST 728 - Information Security Policy 3 credit(s)

III. Technology Security (at least 3 credits)

IST 522 - Applied Information Security 3 credit(s)
IST 634 - Security in Networked Environments 3 credit(s)
IST 724 - Database Security 3 credit(s)
CIS 643 - Computer Security 3 credit(s)
CIS 644 - Internet Security 3 credit(s)
CIS 774 - Principles of Distributed Access Control 3 credit(s)

IV. Information Studies (6 credits)

An additional 6 credit hours from the Management Security or Technology Security course lists above or from any of the below courses:

IST 618 - Information Policy 3 credit(s)
IST 639 - Enterprise Technologies 3 credit(s)
IST 645 - Managing Information Systems Projects 3 credit(s)
IST 656 - Telecommunications and Enterprise Network Management II 3 credit(s)
IST 659 - Data Administration Concepts and Database Management 3 credit(s)
IST 679 - Electronic Commerce Technologies 3 credit(s)
IST 690 - Independent Study 1-6 credit(s)
IST 971 - Internship in Information Studies 1-6 credit(s)

Scholarship Opportunity:

Students who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply for a grant through the Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP).

Earn a Master’s Degree:

Participants in the certificate program have the option of applying these graduate credits toward a master’s degree offered at the School of Information Studies. All 15 credits completed for the certificate can be included in the 42-credit requirement Master of Science in Information Management. Selective credits may be applied to the 36-credit Master of Science in Library and Information Science.