CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY2012 - 2013
INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATE
Award: Certificate in Information Systems Security
No. of credits required: 
27
For more information: Contact Prof. Sabum Anyangwe, 443-412-2466, sanyangw@harford.edu; or Advising, Career, and Transfer Services at 443-412-2301.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This program prepares students to enter the high demand field of Information Technology Security. With the increase of viruses and other security breeches, companies need professionals who can protect data and equipment from internal and external security threats. Students in this program gain hands-on experience with the latest hardware and software and learn to implement appropriate security policies and procedures.

PROGRAM GOALS
Upon successful completion of this program of study students will be able to:
  1. Apply software patches to operating systems and applications
  2. Assess a computer system's security vulnerabilities using appropriate resources
  3. Use standard software tools to detect attempted security breaches of computer systems
  4. Implement computer network security defenses
  5. Sit for CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) certificate examinations if desired

 REQUIRED COURSES
 NumberTitleCredits
 CIS 102Introduction to Information Sciences 3
 CIS 104Computer Operating Systems 3
 CIS 135Introduction to Networks 3
 CIS 210Fundamentals of Network Security 3
 CIS 211MS Windows Server Operating System 3
 ISS 220Strategic Infrastructure Security 3
 ISS 221Network Defense & Countermeasures 3
 ISS 222Computer Forensics 3
 PHIL 221Business Ethics 3
 Total Credits27

Note: Credit by Examination is offered for students who have experience working in the field of information technology. Please contact Sabum Anyangwe for more information.

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT

Information Systems Security, 27 credits
CIP: 11.1003
SOC: 15-1122
Occupations: Information Assurance Specialist, Information Technology Specialist, Network Security Specialist, Cybersecurity Specialist
Link to O*Net: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1071.01
Tuition and Fees: $3,900.00
Time to Completion: 1.5 years

Note: The 2011-2012 Catalog was used to define credits to completion, and program cost.
Program length is calculated based on average 9 credits per semester, assumed the student was college ready and not required to take developmental course(s).
These figures are based on estimations, and do not include any increases that may occur in course materials or credit fees.
For additional information go to: http://www.harford.edu/catalog/pdf/gainful-employment.pdf

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts increased growth through 2012 for computer support specialists due to the integration of sophisticated technologies and the need to implement security measures. The information assurance and cybersecurity field is expected to generate many new jobs over the next decade as firms across all industries place a high priority on safeguarding their data and systems. A number of opportunities will be available as positions are created through the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program.

  

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
 Students earning a certificate from HCC must complete or demonstrate exemption from the following courses: ENG 003 and ENG 012, or ENG 018; and MATH 001 or MATH 010. See graduation requirement details in this catalog for further information.

Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
          Behavioral/Social Science
          English Composition
          Arts/Humanities
          Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues
          Biological/Physical Laboratory Science
          Mathematics
          Biological/Physical Science