Certificate in IS Security - Essentials of IS Security

Our Essentials of IS Security certificate program is designed for the IS Security professional, and those interested in learning more about the IS Security profession. Drawing from current methods and experienced experts, this course expands general knowledge of IS Security and addresses topics critical to achieving success in today’s security-conscious environment.

This 8-week program helps managers and professionals gain valuable skills, which can be used immediately on the job.

Major Topic Areas:

• Introduction to Security and Security Investigation Phase
• Security Analysis
• Logical and Physical Security Design
• Implementation and Maintenance of Security

Certificate in IS Security - CISSP Advanced Security Management

Security management is a critical function in today’s business and service environment. Cryptographic attacks and other computer crimes are real threats to an organization’s security processes. CISSP Advanced Security Management analyzes advanced facets of security management and practices and prepares the security professional for taking the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) certification exam.

This course will cover in depth the 10 domains, or the CBK (Common Body of Knowledge), for both the CISSP certification exam and the seven domains for the SSCP certification exam. Below is the CBK that is required by ISC2 to pass the certification exams. These are also the major topics covered for the CISSP Advanced Security Management course:

CISSP® CBK® 10 Domains:

• Access Control Systems and Methodology
• Applications and Systems Development Security
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)
• Cryptography
• Law, Investigation and Ethics
• Operations Security
• Physical Security
• Security Architecture and Models
• Security Management Practices
• Telecommunications and Network Security

Master Certificate in IS Security

With Villanova’s Master Certificate in Information Systems Security online professional certificate program, IT professionals become highly productive IT security managers and leaders within their organization. Participants must complete three programs—Essentials of IS Security, CISSP Advanced Security Management and either Project Management for IS/IT Professionals or Essentials of Business Analysis. Each 8-week online certificate program prepares students for the management demands of today’s IT Security leader while providing valuable skills that can be applied immediately at work.

Accreditation

Villanova and its programs have received accreditation through the Middle States Association of Colleges and secondary Schools, the AACSB International, and the Computing Science Accreditation Board.