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Master of Information Technology (MIT): Specialization in Information Assurance and Security
Master of Information Technology (MIT): Specialization in Information Assurance and Security
Interested in pursuing an information security graduate program? This Master of Information Technology (MIT) degree program with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security allows students an opportunity to understand information security technologies as applied to operating systems, database management systems and computer networks. Courses in our Master’s in Information Assurance specialization are structured to help students learn knowledge and skills common to professional Internet security professionals.
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The goal of the MIT with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security is to help students prepare with the industry-current knowledge and skills specific to the area of internet security. In this industry-focused curriculum, students can have an opportunity to learn how to use secure protocols over networked systems using cryptography. They can also explore current issues in network security and apply security concepts. Courses focus on technical topics as well as privacy and policy issues.
The Master of Information Technology with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security can help graduates prepare master the skills that could 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.
In addition to core courses that can be 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, many of whom have relevant experience in the area of Internet security. The experiences and firsthand perspectives they could share in class can help prepare you for real-life challenges after you graduate.
CORE COURSES
- Principles of Information Systems
- Object-Oriented Applications
- Database System Design and Implementation
- Enterprise Networks
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
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Degree programs and availability vary by campus.