Courses

Through many hands-on exercises, the following courses will help you gain practical knowledge in computer networking and security.

REQUIRED COURSES:

Introduction to Information Systems (IST110): This introductory course lays a foundation for studying more advanced, security-specific issues later in the curriculum and will introduce students to core issues in information sciences and technology.
Organization of Data and Information Assurance (IST 210): This course introduces the secure storage, retrieval, manipulation, analysis, and display of information.
Networking and Telecommunications Fundamentals (IST 220): Through many hands-on exercises, this course offers practical knowledge on installing and managing different types of networks, including Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and the internet.
Network Security (IST451): Learn how to effectively protect computing and networking infrastructures from external security threats in this course, by using freely available software tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption utilities, and network surveillance/management applications.

Secure Web Design and Electronic Commerce (IST 250): This course teaches the development and maintenance of Web sites as well as E-commerce applications using the latest Internet security technologies.
Cyber Forensics, Investigations, and Laws (IST 402): Learn how reallife cyber crime investigations are conducted using the latest forensics tools that help the handling of digital evidence, data analysis, and E-mail investigations.
Other information technology courses can be also counted toward the certificate program if approved by the coordinator.