GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SECURITY GOVERNANCE AND AUDIT

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This one year postgraduate diploma in Information Security Governance and Audit will provide students with the advanced information security governance, compliance, risk analysis and audit skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the IT security industry. Graduates are prepared for opportunities in advanced roles in Security governance and compliance administration, policy development, with job titles that may include security administrator, IT security auditor, compliance officer etc. This graduate certificate program is designed for students with previous education and/or relevant experience in information technology. Graduates will learn various attacks, regulatory and industry compliance, 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, vulnerability assessment, 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:

• Plan and perform an IT risk assessment develop IT test plans and evaluate the IT control environment
• Apply IT audit principles, skills and techniques and prepare reports on audit findings
• Design and develop risk-based audit plans
• Assess and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls, review changes to systems or processes and identify gaps in internal controls, and provide recommendations for improvement
• Evaluate new and existing security policies, procedures and programs and make recommendations to safeguard and prevent misuse/misappropriation of enterprise assets
• Provide on-going risk and audit awareness training to company staff with respect to business policies, procedures and risk management practices
• Create or update information security standards and other information security governance documents
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of security controls that comply with the vulnerability program aimed at minimizing risks against internal and external threats

This Graduate Diploma of Information Security Governance and Audit provides graduates with security audit 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
• Audit Manager
• Compliance Auditor
• Technology Assurance Manager

• 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
• Project Management
• Security Architecture and Design
• Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery
• Enterprise Information System Risk Management
• Semester 2:
• Security Governance and Regulatory Compliance
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• Information Systems Security Audit: Principles and Practices
• CISSP (Certification Training)