Program Overview

Network Security and Information Assurance Program

The Graduate Certificate in Network Security and Information Assurance is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of network security and information assurance. The program aims to help students understand how to secure networks and devices before they are compromised.

Program Overview

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• An overview of computational methods used to provide secure Internet communication
• The fundamentals of current network management technology and techniques and emerging network management standards
• An overview of widely used security applications, schemes, and practices on the Internet and enterprise networks
• A working knowledge of information assurance and particular network and computer security concepts, applications, and standards
• Audit, control and security issues, requirements, and processes in organizational information systems
• Relevant issues in computer security auditing

Target Audience

This graduate certificate is best suited for students holding an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or those willing to take a number of ancillary courses.

Why Study Network Security and Information Assurance

The program's narrow focus allows students to dig deep into this specific topic and start applying their knowledge sooner. The program offers flexible learning options, including online courses, which can be easily fit into a busy schedule. Students will learn from distinguished professors and instructors of the Ying Wu College of Computing.

Prerequisites

The program follows NJIT's standard admission requirements, but individual courses within the program have additional prerequisites. Students lacking background relevant to the program may need to take IS 601 as a prerequisite course.

Related Degree Programs

All credits from the Network Security & Information Assurance Graduate Certificate can be applied toward the MS in Information Systems, MS IT Administration and Security, or MS in Cyber Security and Privacy.

Required Courses

The program requires students to complete the following courses:

• Core Courses:
  • Select two of the following (6 credits)
    • IS 680: Information Systems Auditing
    • IS 681: Computer Security Auditing
    • IS 682: Forensic Auditing for Computing Security
  • Select one of the following (3 credits)
    • CS 652: Cognitive Cloud Networking - Architectures and Applications
    • CS 656: Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols
  • Select one of the following (3 credits)
    • CS 631: Data Management System Design
    • IS 631: Enterprise Database Management