Concentrations
The concentration in information protection and security provides a unique approach to addressing the issues of cyberterrorism and assurance of our information management systems within our national security agencies. Students will be prepared for assuming the responsibilities of protecting agency or corporate information systems. The program includes the basics of information systems security as well as legal issues and cyber–response strategies. Computer gaming simulations as well as online attack and defense techniques are presented for student assignments.
| Concentration in Information Protection and Security |
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| Required Courses (15 Credits) | |
| NSP 601 | National Security Programs Architecture and Mission |
| NSP 602 | NSP Personnel Security Programs |
| NSP 603 | National Security Charter, Legal Issues and Executive Orders Securing National Security |
| NSP 604 | Information Systems |
| NSP 693 | National Security Internship I or |
| NSP 690 | Research Project I |
| Restricted Electives (12 credits): | |
| NSP 625 | Information Systems, Threats, Attacks and Defenses (online) |
| NSP 626 | Firewalls and Secure Enterprise Computing (online) |
| NSP 627 | Internet and Audit-Based Computer Forensics (online) |
| NSP 628 | Computer Viruses and Malicious Code (online) |
| NSP 629 | Practical Issues in Cryptography (online) |
| CJ 680 | Research Issues in Cyberterrorism (online) |
| Plus 9 credits of electives chosen with director approval: | |
| NSP 607 | Architecture of Protected Information |
| NSP 644 | Cross-Impact Analysis: National Security Futures Issues |
| NSP 651 | A Study of Designated Approving Authorities Criteria |
| CJ 602 |
Computers, Technology and National Security Information |
| NSP 651 |
A Study of Designated Approving Criteria* |
| NSP 652 | System Administration in Information Systems Security* |
| NSP 653 | Information Systems Security Officers* |
| NSP 654 | Information System Approval and Certification* |
| *one credit course |
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