This Master of Information Technology (MIT) degree program with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security gives students the opportunity to understand information security technologies as applied to operating systems, database management systems and computer networks. Coursework is structured to assist students in the development of their goals as they acquire the knowledge and skills common to professional Internet security professionals.

Overview:

The goal of the MIT with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security is to help prepare students with the industry-current knowledge and skills specific to the area of internet security. In this industry-focused curriculum, students will have opportunities to learn how to use secure protocols over networked systems using cryptography. They will also explore current issues in network security and apply security concepts. Coursework focuses on technical topics as well as privacy and policy issues.

Objectives:

The Master of Information Technology with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security helps prepare graduates to master the skills needed to protect an organization’s information assets. The important areas covered include threats and vulnerabilities, cryptography, authentication and access control, security models, network security, trusted computer systems, distributed systems security, World Wide Web security, applications security, information systems audit, and security management and policies. In this curriculum, students can learn how to:

• Identify the physical and logical threats and vulnerabilities present in new and an existing information system infrastructure.
• Identify relevant security technologies and techniques needed to secure an information infrastructure.
• Implement technical and administrative control measures protect information assets and comply with regulatory standards.
• Conduct an analysis of an existing and new information systems infrastructure.
• Conduct information systems audit.
• and many more industry-related skills.

CORE COURSES

In addition to core courses focused on the building of essential technology skills alongside industry-current business and management capabilities, this MIT with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security includes courses taught by instructors who have relevant career experience in the area of Internet security. The experiences and firsthand perspectives they share in class can help prepare you for real-life challenges after you graduate.

CORE COURSES

SPECIALIZATION COURSES

• Principles of Information Security
• Applied Cryptography and Network Security
• Legal Issues in Information Security and Incident Response
• IT Auditing and Security Risk Management