GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFO. SECURITY MANAGEMENT

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This four-month postgraduate certificate in Information Security Management will provide students with the advanced information security skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the IT security industry. Graduates are prepared for opportunities in advanced roles in IT systems and network administration/services, with job titles that may include security administrator/analyst, security systems engineer, and network security analyst. This graduate certificate program is designed for students with previous education and/or relevant experience in information technology. Graduates will learn various hacking and penetration attacks, forensic methods, incident management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, and best information security principles and practices. Apart from this the curriculum will develop students’ skills in the areas of risk analysis, cryptography, vulnerability testing, access control implementation, and security audit performance.

This program will prepare students to present the CISSP examination and help them earn their designation. The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification has been granted a qualification level equal to that of a master’s degree across Europe. The qualification was designated as comparable to Level 7 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) by UK NARIC, the UK’s designated national agency responsible for providing information and expert guidance on qualifications from across the world.

This program will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills required to perform the following functions associated with these roles:

• Design and implement security solutions considering the affordances and limitations of the computer operating systems, networks, and software available.
• Assess IT systems with respect to security threats such as theft, damage, as well as alternation and/or interruption of services.
• Install, configure and troubleshoot system and network enhancements to promote security in an organization.
• Communicate security protocols, policies, and audit results and related documentation to any level of the organization
• Implement and evaluate security solutions for business processes, applications and communications to protect business resources and respond to the needs of all the internal stakeholders.
• Perform vulnerability assessments for infrastructures, web and applications.

This Graduate Certificate of Information Security Management provides graduates with security management knowledge and skills required to perform the following potential roles:

• SOC Analyst
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• InfoSec Solutions Sales Specialist
• IT Security Specialist
• Information Security Analyst/Architect
• Business Continuity Manager
• Information Security Manager
• Information Security Consultant

• Two- or three-year college diploma or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Sciences or a related field. OR Two- or three-year college diploma or bachelor’s degree in any field PLUS one year of related work experience, as evidenced by a resumé.
• English Language Proficiency Requirements (if applicable) – English language proficiency is essential. Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the college level in the Red Cliff College’s English assessment to be considered for admission.
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – Students are required to purchase their own laptops from a vendor of their choice.

• Laptop Specifications:
• Intel quad-core CPU (i5 or i7) with a chipset that must support virtualization
• RAM (8GB – 16GB)
• 1 TB hard drive
• 15 inches 1080p screen
• Integrated graphics
• Windows 10
• Please ensure that your laptop has a built-in webcam and microphone required for online learning. A quality headset/microphone is also recommended
• Equivalent specification in an Apple MacBook Pro is acceptable

• Semester 1:
• Information Security: Principles and Practices
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• Security Architecture and Design
• Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery
• Security Governance and Regulatory Compliance
• CISSP (Certification Training)