The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security (ISS) provides high quality educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in Information Systems Security or Information Assurance (IA). Information can provide the competitive edge in both the military and civilian sectors. Protecting this information is of paramount importance. Hacking competitor information is a prevalent business and military strategy. Military and civilian jobs are becoming more technical and complex in nature, and this phenomenon is generating a corresponding requirement for higher level skills and education in Information Systems Security. Protecting the information assets of an organization is critical to maintaining the trust and the business of their clientele, and to the credibility and survival of the organization. The curriculum focuses on addressing these information security needs in the marketplace. Students completing the IT program can apply for a broad range of IT related positions, such as: security analyst, security auditor, security consultant, security risk assessor, security manager, project manager, information technology manager, information security officer, security trainer, and security systems designer. Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates:
- Utilize analytical, logical, and critical thinking abilities to analyze user requirements and to design, develop, and deploy effective Information Systems Security solutions.
- Analyze network designs, topologies, architectures, protocols, communications, administration, operations, and resource management for wired, wireless, and web-based networks.
- Prescribe Information Assurance initiatives to protect an organization’s information assets by ensuring availability, confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and non-repudiation.
- Develop a security architecture consisting of tools, techniques, and technologies to prevent the penetration of networks, to detect attacks, and to design effective countermeasures.
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