BIT/Information Systems Security

University of Phoenix, ITT Technical Institute, Colorado Technical University, and Westwood College all offer a Bachelor’s in Information Systems Security.

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University of Phoenix: Bachelor’s in Information Technology (BIT)/Information Systems Security

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Information System Security (BSIT/ISS) program provides the knowledge to successfully apply information technology theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges. Under the guidance of practitioner faculty, the student uses innovative digital materials to develop competencies to apply: Systems Analysis and Design, Computer Programming, Database Development, Network Technologies, Information Systems Security, Web Technologies and Project Planning.

This program's specialization, Information Systems Security, concentrates on the concepts and principles of securing and protecting the information assets of the organization.

The curriculum is designed to produce graduates ready to function in information technology positions with the competencies, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in the workplace. It forms the basis for continued career growth, life-long learning as an IT professional, or a future graduate program.  Learn More

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ITT Technical Institute: Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology/Information Systems Security

WHAT IT MEANS:
The world is growing more reliant on the Internet and web services for information and communications. Many families routinely shop online. Local, state and federal government offices increasingly use computers to communicate with each other throughout the country. And an even larger number of businesses in the United States are networked to branch offices on almost every continent. The World Wide Web and its expanding digital universe promise even more exciting options for businesses and consumers.

While information and communication opportunities are increasing, security challenges are increasing as well. In 2001, more than 34,000 attacks on Internet computers were reported to the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT, a government-funded clearinghouse, predicts the number will double by 2003. In our global marketplace, an attack on one computer has the potential to affect the operations of many interdependent systems. In the wake of September 11, 2001, the U.S. and other nations have become even more concerned about the threat to computer infrastructure and information systems through the potential misuse of computer networks and the Internet.

While there is a need for reliable computer systems that provide security and privacy to both businesses and consumers, a need also exists for systems security professionals who can help design, configure, implement, manage, support and secure these computer systems. Learn More

WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU:
Employees with knowledge of information systems security are now considered to be an important part of many information technology infrastructure teams. Graduates of the Information Systems Security program in the School of Information Technology at ITT Tech will have a credential that can help them pursue career opportunities in a variety of entry-level positions involving information systems security, some of which may include: security professionals as part of software development and information technology infrastructure teams; security technicians working with Internet service providers, application service providers and systems integrators; and security auditors. Rather than teach only the business or strategic planning side of information systems security, ITT Tech's program covers both management and technical aspects of this field. These are the kinds of skills that can be valuable in today's digital marketplace. Learn More

Objectives
Individuals with knowledge of information systems security are now considered to be an important part of most IT infrastructure teams. Roles cover a range of activities spanning from analysis, to design and implementation of security systems, to security monitoring and countermeasures and ongoing administration. Students will study the essentials of information security and the security aspects of common information technology platforms. Students will be exposed to techniques used to deploy and manage security systems and configure security solutions.

Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program may begin their careers in a variety of entry-level positions involving information systems security, such as network/security administrators or security systems technologists. These positions are typically part of a team working on projects that require designing, configuring, implementing and maintaining security solutions as part of IT infrastructure projects. In other roles, graduates may be part of teams involved in auditing and verifying existing security systems and suggesting ways to improve the same. Learn More

Course Specifics:

EC311 Introduction to Project Management | 4 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the discipline of project management. Topics include an overview of its evolution, its various processes and principles, tools and techniques and project life cycle. Students will also be introduced to a project management software. Prerequisite: TB143 Introduction to Personal Computers, TB145 Introduction to Computing or TB150 Computing and Productivity Software   Learn More | Back to Course List

EG351 Social Psychology+ | A 4 credit hour Social Science course
This course introduces theories and principles of how an individuals thoughts, feelings and actions are influenced by their social interaction. This course focuses on how to apply these principles to understanding our dynamic world. Prerequisites: EG372 Written Analysis or equivalent, An introductory level Social Science course   Learn More | Back to Course List

EG371 Research Methods+ | A 4 credit hour Social Science course
This course offers a step-by-step, systematic approach to conducting research. Emphasis is on using critical thinking, efficient research techniques and the ITT Tech Virtual Library to produce an in-depth white paper. Prerequisite: GE117 Composition I or equivalent  Learn More | Back to Course List

EG372 Written Analysis+ | A 4 credit hour Composition course
This upper level writing course focuses on writing analytical documents. Area of study include principles and techniques of drafting and refining an analysis of a complex document or situation. Prerequisites: EG371 Research Methods or equivalent, GE217 Composition II or equivalent  Learn More | Back to Course List

EG381 Statistics+ | A 4 credit hour Mathematics course This course is designed to offer students the skills necessary to interpret and critically evaluate statistics commonly used to describe, predict and evaluate data in an information-driven environment. The focus is on the conceptual understanding of how statistics can be used and how to evaluate statistical data. Prerequisites: EG371 Research Methods or equivalent, GE127 College Mathematics I or equivalent   Learn More | Back to Course List

EG452 Economics and Change+ | A 4 credit hour Social Science course This course examines the issues of the changing global economy in an information society. Topics include contemporary economic issues and the impact they have on our daily lives. Prerequisites: EG371 Research Methods or equivalent, An introductory level Social Science course   Learn More | Back to Course List

EG462 Contemporary World Culture+ | A 4 credit hour Humanities course This interdisciplinary study of contemporary world culture focuses on the impact of globalization and electronic communication. This course explores how global economical, cultural, political and communication processes are influenced by the rapid technological changes within our contemporary world. Prerequisites: EG372 Written Analysis or equivalent, An introductory level Social Science course   Learn More | Back to Course List

EG468 Ethics+ | A 4 credit hour Humanities course This course provides students the opportunity to explore competing ethical theories and through analysis and critical thinking to determine their own code of ethics. Prerequisite: EG372 Written Analysis or equivalent   Learn More | Back to Course List

EG481 Environmental Issues+ | A 4 credit hour Science course This course offers an integrative approach to global, environmental issues. Topics of study include the analysis of environmental challenges confronting contemporary, global society against the political, geographical, cultural and economical backdrop. Students are instructed on how to apply a systematic problem solving approach in reviewing the issues, related policies and recommendations for confronting these challenges. Prerequisites: EG371 Research Methods or equivalent, An introductory level Social Science course   Learn More | Back to Course List

IS311 Internetworking Infrastructure and Operations | 4 credit hours This course involves the fundamentals of networking concepts. It includes various concepts used in a TCP/IP network. The course highlights how information flows in a network through various hardware devices and protocols and how these impact network security. The course offers an overview of security issues that are typically considered when managing the infrastructure, internetworking and operations in a network. Prerequisite: TB143 Introduction to Personal Computers or TB145 Introduction to Computing   Learn More | Back to Course List

IS312 Information Security Essentials | 4 credit hours This course is an introduction to the security essentials. The course identifies and examines types of information security used in industry and how they are implemented. Prerequisites: Basic courses in computer applications and functioning of operating systems   
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IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms | 4 credit hours This course is an introduction to security architecture of common IT platforms and applications. Course topics include how to identify security needs within the network, in operating systems, databases and applications and over the Web. The course also includes instruction on how to implement different security measures. Prerequisite: IS311 Internetworking Infrastructure and Operations or equivalent    Learn More | Back to Course List

IS315 IS Risk Management and Intrusion Detection | 4 credit hours This course addresses concepts of risk management and intrusion detection. Areas of instruction include how to assess and manage risks to information security and identifying the activities involved in the process of information security risk management for an organization. The role of intrusion detection in information security and different tools used to detect intrusion will also be discussed. Prerequisites: IS311 Internetworking Infrastructure and Operations, IS312 Information Security Essentials   Learn More | Back to Course List

IS316 Fundamentals of Network Security, Firewalls and VPNs | 4 credit hours This course offers an introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and firewalls for securing a network. Various network security related issues are introduced and examined. Different types of VPNs for securing data in an organizational setup are discussed as well as the benefits and architecture of a VPN and how to implement a VPN. Other topics include the utility of firewalls in tackling security problems and the limitations of a firewall. In addition, instruction is also given on how to construct, configure and administer a firewall and the functionality of a firewall. Prerequisites: IS312 Information Security Essentials, IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms  Learn More | Back to Course List

IS317 Hacker Techniques, Tools and Incident Handling | 4 credit hours This course is an introduction to hacking tools and incident handling. Areas of instruction include various tools and vulnerabilities of operating systems, software and networks used by hackers to access unauthorized information. This course also addresses incident handling methods used when information security is compromised. Prerequisite: IS316 Fundamentals of Network Security, Firewalls and VPNs   Learn More | Back to Course List

IS318 Information Security Perspective on Intranet, Internet and E-Commerce Infrastructure | 4 credit hours Topics include security issues to address when connecting to an intranet or the Internet and related concepts with respect to e-commerce infrastructure. Prerequisite: IS311 Internetworking Infrastructure and Operations   
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IS411 Security Policies and Implementation Issues | 4 credit hours The course includes a discussion on security policies that can be used to help protect and maintain a network, such as password policy, e-mail policy and Internet policy. The issues include organizational behavior and crisis management. Prerequisites: IS315 IS Risk Management and Intrusion Detection, IS316 Fundamentals of Network Security, Firewalls and VPNs   
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IS413 Auditing E-Commerce Systems and IT Infrastructure | 4 credit hours This course offers instruction on security auditing and teaches how to audit a network infrastructure and Web-based applications. Prerequisite: IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms  Learn More | Back to Course List

IS414 User Authentication Systems and Role-Based Security | 4 credit hours The course introduces various systems and techniques that are used to authenticate users. The course also discusses how users can be assigned permissions based on the role they perform in an organization. Prerequisites: IS312 Information Security Essentials, IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms   
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IS415 System Forensics Investigation and Response | 4 credit hours This course offers an introduction to system forensics investigation and response. Areas of study include a procedure for investigating computer and cyber crime and concepts for collecting, analyzing, recovering and preserving forensic evidence. Prerequisites: IS317 Hacker Techniques, Tools and Incident Handling, IS411 Security Policies and Implementation Issues  
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IS416 Securing Windows Platforms and Applications | 4 credit hours This course discusses security implementations for various Windows platforms and applications. Areas of study involve identifying and examining security risks, security solutions and tools available for various Windows platforms and applications. Prerequisites: IS312 Information Security Essentials, IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms, IS318 Information Security Perspective on Intranet, Internet and E-Commerce Infrastructure   Learn More | Back to Course List

IS417 Capstone Project | 4 credit hours The Capstone Project involves a demonstration of the information studied in the core program courses. The assigned project contains a typical scenario involving setting up and securing both intranet and Internet/e-commerce systems for an organization. Students may choose an individual or team project to develop and implement an enterprise wide IS Security Policy and Plan. Students will also audit the project of another student or team. Prerequisite or Corequisite: All required program courses   Learn More | Back to Course List

IS418 Securing Linux Platforms and Applications | 4 credit hours This course is an introduction to the securing of Linux platforms and applications. Areas of study include identifying and examining methods of securing Linux platforms and applications and implementing those methods. Prerequisites: IS312 Information Security Essentials, IS314 Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms   Learn More | Back to Course List

IS421 Legal and Security Issues | 4 credit hours This course offers an overview of the legal processes involved in implementing and maintaining an e-commerce Web site. In addition, this course examines security issues involved in maintaining a Web or intranet/Internet site and potentials for misuse.   Learn More | Back to Course List

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Colorado Technical University: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/ Concentrations in Security

Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges. Individuals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are in top demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Predictions, by 2010 the number of computer and information technology management positions that require a bachelor’s degree is expected to increase by 50 percent.
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Program Outcomes

• Define and explain current computer networks, protocols, and the role of network management software
• Define and explain the fundamentals of computer system security requirements.
• Implement the goals and techniques of software engineering through the development of a complex application
• Apply database concepts and capabilities through the creation, organization, and maintenance of modern database systems
• Solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high level programming language

Program Requirements

This program consists of two parts; one is the set of courses required for all students enrolled in the program. The other part consists of sets of courses (concentrations) from which students may select based on their interests and courses available. Learn More

General Education Requirements

MGM110 Principles of Business 4
CS250 Fundamentals of Database Systems 4
ECO201 Macroeconomics 4
LTR215 World Literature 4
ENG116 English Composition II 6
ENG202 Professional Writing and Composition 6
HIS150 World History since 1500 4
HUM140 Art Appreciation 4
INTD111 Creating Academic and Professional Success 4
IT254 Spreadsheet Applications 4
MAT150 College Level Algebra 4
INTD340 Career Planning 4
MGM105 Professional Communication 4
PHL210 Ethics 4
HIS250 World Cultures and Values 4
SOC205 Sociology 4
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Core Requirements

CS123 Problem Solving Concepts with Programming 4
CS124 UNIX Fundamentals 4
CS150 Introduction to Computer Systems Security 4
CS352 Advanced Database Systems 4
CS362 Structured Query Language for Data Management 4
CS475 Object‐Oriented Methods 4
IT208 Web Portfolio Publishing 4
IT170 Introduction to Object‐Oriented Programming I 2
IT171 Introduction to Object‐Oriented Programming II 2
IT218 Multimedia for the Web 4
IT122 Fundamentals of Operating Systems 3
IT242 Operating Systems and Practical Networking 3
IT362 Network and Systems Administration 3
IT270 Intermediate Object‐Oriented Programming I 2
IT271 Intermediate Object‐Oriented Programming II 2
IT382 Systems Administration 3
IT301 Computer Networks and Communications 4
IT370 Advanced Object‐Oriented Programming I 2
IT371 Advanced Object‐Oriented Programming II 2
IT405 Information Technology Architectures 4
IT441 IT Strategic Planning 4
IT460 Managing Information Systems 4
IT491 IT Capstone I 2
IT492 IT Capstone II 2
IT493 IT Capstone III 2
IT494 IT Capstone IV 2
MAT200 Discrete Mathematics 4
MPM424 Introduction to Project Management 4
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Business Requirements

MGM310 e‐Business 4
MGM330 Business Decision‐Making 4
MPM426 Project Scheduling and Cost Management 4
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Security Concentration Requirements

IT454 Security Management 4
IT456 Security Architecture 4
IT458 Disaster Recovery 4
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Total BSIT Degree Program Requirements 180

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Westwood College: Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems Security

Overview:

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. Learn More

Westwood College's Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security Degree

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. Learn More

Program Details:

Getting your computer security training from Westwood College will help prepare you for the challenges that are met daily by information systems security professionals. Not only will you receive comprehensive network security training, you will also take courses in business, humanities, social science, and more to aptly prepare you for the workplace. Learn More

An information systems security degree opens up a world of possibilities. Imagine yourself:

• Identifying security threats and developing counter-measures using firewall systems and attack recognition technologies
• Managing the deployment and integration of security and e-business solutions
• Analyzing test data and recommending hardware or software for purchase
• Testing and evaluating hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems
• Developing and writing procedures for installation and use of equipment

Course Topics:

If you would like to earn a computer security degree, the Information Systems Security Program at Westwood College could be for you. Students learn important aspects of computer network security, internet security, and much more. With the addition of business and accounting classes as well as hands-on training in working with networks, our information systems security degree prepares students for careers.

Westwood's basic computer security courses can train you for areas of information security management that include UNIX operating systems, introduction to HTML, desktop computing, network essentials, Microsoft network operating systems, internetworking, LAN security, Internet security, enterprise administration, securing business applications, and more. Complimented with courses like Film and Literature, American Government, and Geometry, this curriculum provides a well-balanced and useful education.

In the course Internet Security students learn about fundamental network and Internet security concepts in a mixed environment utilizing multiple operating systems. Topics including concepts and vulnerabilities, routing access and control lists (ACL), securing computers, and attack techniques are covered. This is just one of the many career-focused courses that helps students practice the skills that they will really need after college.

The Information Systems Security curriculum combines computer security courses and information security management courses along with general education courses to help students apply skills in general management, critical thinking, logic, communication, and problem solving of management challenges in a technical environment. Career skills courses like Success Strategies and Career Management help students acquaint themselves with the more subtle aspects of finding and keeping a career. Learn More

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