What is information systems security?
In the information age, everything is stored in a computer database: medical histories, bank account balances, credit card numbers, school enrollment records, and so on. Keeping the data in electronic form offers great benefits, but it can also increase vulnerability to theft, with potentially devastating results.
Information systems security is the design and study of methods that protect computer systems from unauthorized access. Security specialists are the police force for digital information, designing databases, applications, and networks to limit access to legitimate users, and to each user's legitimate needs.
Is a bachelor's degree in information systems security right for you?
Information systems security specialists are detail-oriented, knowing that a system with a single missed vulnerability can compromise an entire system. They have good communication skills and user practices can be as important to system security as hardware and software. They take pride in keeping hackers out of their systems.
The American Sentinel University Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Security program (BSISS) teaches students how to secure networks, databases, and applications through study and hands-on work.
Graduates of the program are ready to assume the security role in an organization's information technology department. The program is also designed to prepare graduates to take CompTIA's Networks+, Security+ and (ISC)2 SSCP professional certification examinations.
Students come to us from a wide variety of backgrounds. Some of our students have already worked in the security field and wish to formally extend their knowledge and credentials. Others have more general experience in information systems and desire to enter an exciting new specialty.
Objectives of the Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Security Degree Program
In addition to attainment of general education learning objectives, graduates from the Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Security program will be prepared to sit for examination to attain a number of leading professional certifications, including Network+ and Security+ from CompTIA and SSCP from (ISC)2. Students will also be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve technical and policy challenges in Information Systems Security using current techniques, skills, and tools.
- Manage the analysis, design, implementation, vulnerability testing, auditing, and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Develop security strategies, tactics, and implementation plans to support upper-level decision making.
- Communicate advanced technical information effectively in written form.
- Evaluate the broad organizational and social impact of information systems security and identify connections between security and business, legal, and ethical responsibility.
Delivery Method: Structured Independent Study
Requirements: High school diploma
Course Enrollments: Courses are open for enrollment twice a month |
