Graduate Cyber Security Certificate

3 Credits

This course introduces the role of computer information systems in today's business environment. An overview is presented of the infrastructure, data, network, software, and hardware that make up computer information systems, the systems development process, and state-of-the-business topics of which management personnel should be aware.

3 Credits

This course focuses on information systems auditing, IT governance, and protection of information assets. An audit preparation guide is created. Applicable laws, regulations, standards, guidance, techniques, and professional ethics will be applied. Control self-assessment is evaluated as a process of continuous IS audit preparation.

3 Credits

This course provides an introduction to how data is architected and organized. It discusses the different data models used to store data, outlines several schemas that drive how data is structured, and provides other database concepts relating to the design and architecture of data.

3 Credits

This course provides an intensive workshop where the student will gain the hands-on experience and knowledge required to provide assurance that practices for the acquisition, development, testing, and implementation of information systems meet the enterprise's strategies and objectives. This course is based on the Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation Domain of the ISACA Model Curriculum for IS Audit and Control. ISACA is a leading global provider of knowledge, certifications, community, advocacy, and education on information systems (IS) assurance and security, enterprise governance and management of IT, and IT-related risk and compliance.

3 Credits

The Information Systems Operations, Maintenance and Support domain is divided into ten topic areas that focus on service level management, maintenance of information systems, problem and incident management, change and configuration management, and backup and restoration of systems. The objective of this domain is to ensure that students understand and can provide assurance that the practices for systems operations and maintenance meet the enterprise's strategies and objectives.

3 Credits

The Protection of Information Assets domain is divided into five topic areas that focus on design and implementation of system and security controls, data classification, physical access, and the process of retrieving and disposing of information assets. The objective of this domain is to ensure that students understand and can provide assurance that the enterprise's security policies, standards, procedures, and controls ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.