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Information Security Graduate Certificate
(on-campus and online)

In general, information security means protecting information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. Information security is important in today’s world because almost all organizations, including government agencies, hospitals, insurance companies, and private businesses, store various kinds of information about their employees and customers. If any business-related information is confidential, the security of that data becomes crucial. For example, if critical business data (e.g., credit card numbers) is leaked to competitors or hackers, it could lead to loss of business, lawsuits, and even bankruptcy.

This Information Security certificate program will touch upon various aspects of information security, including IT security policies and how digital forensics can help in investigating a security breach. Students will also obtain a good understanding of how information is stored in a database and what services are available to protect it.

Program Options

In addition to being offered on the Charles River Campus, this certificate is also available in the following format:

Transfer of Credits to Degree Programs

Academic credits earned toward the Graduate Certificate in Information Security may be transferred to a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Telecommunication.

Prerequisites

Applicants to the program are required to have a bachelor’s degree. Some courses may have additional prerequisites.

Curriculum

Any four of the following:

  • MET CS 599 Biometrics
  • MET CS 654 Network and Software Security
  • MET CS 674 Database Security
  • MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
  • MET CS 690 Network Security
  • MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
  • MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
  • MET CS 703 Network Forensics
  • MET CS 713 Advanced Digital Forensics
  • MET CS 789 Cryptography
  • MET CS 799 Advanced Cryptography

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