Information security in general, means protecting information from unauthorized access, disclosure or destruction. Information security is important in today’s world, because almost all organizations, including government agencies, hospitals, insurance companies, and private businesses store various kinds of information about their employees and customers. If any business-related information is confidential, it becomes crucial for the organizations to secure their data. For example, if critical business-data (e.g. credit card numbers) is leaked to a competitors or hackers, it could lead to loss of business, law-suits and even bankruptcy. This certificate program will touch upon various aspects of information security, including IT security policies and how digital forensics can help in investigating a security breach. Students will also obtain a good understanding of how information is stored in a database and what services are available to protect it. The students will have an option of studying the program in context of databases (CS669) or networks (CS695). The students may also opt to take a course in Biometrics (CS599), instead of a hand-on course related to database security (CS674).

Curriculum

MET CS 599 Biometrics
      or MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 669 Database Design and Implementation for Business
      or MET CS 695 Network and Computer Security for Business
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
      or MET CS 789 Cryptography
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations

 

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Last updated 11/15/07.