Computer Security and Information Assurance - Norwich University

Computer Security and Information Assurance from Norwich University is a Campus Bachelor Computer and Information Science degree that prepares you for a IT career. Program Overview CSI Symposium With the growing visibility of information security in today?s hacker-beset e-commerce world, all indications are that there aren?t enough people with security knowledge and skills to fill all the open positions. As a result, salaries have been rising steadily in the industry despite retrenchment in other sectors. Skills used in many areas As an information assurance graduate, you can expect opportunities to use your skills in private industry, government, law enforcement, the military, health services and academia. You will be able to earn a living in a fascinating, ever-changing field using a wide range of computing skills and managerial skills. Understanding more than just information security You will be able to think through the many organizational and management issues as well the technical ones. Security today involves a wide range of challenges, including a grasp of business and management issues, good interpersonal skills, and a thorough grounding in the technology of computing and networking. Doing your part to meet the needs of the nation Information security is increasingly viewed as a necessary component of national security . If you decide to join the military after your graduation, you can aim for technically-demanding positions and perhaps get involved in signals intelligence (SIGINT), communications security (COMSEC), human intelligence (HUMINT), counter-intelligence (COINTEL), and information warfare (INFOWAR) activities and studies. A career that is always exciting With the knowledge you gain at Norwich of programming, networking and information assurance, you will be well placed to get the kind of job that never gets stale. It?s all about integrity Contrary to the myths perpetrated by black-hat criminal hackers, learning to hack into other people?s systems without permission is not a sound approach to becoming a security professional. Information security is about protecting confidentiality, possession or control, integrity, authenticity, availability and utility of information and information systems. National Security Agency logo The National Security Agency has designated Norwich University as one of the Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance an honor of great value in the security profession. At Norwich, you will have the benefit of dedicated teachers with real-world experience who want you to succeed. We have guest lectures in security, an annual infrastructure protection conference where you can help out as a volunteer, an annual information assurance student symposium, and even a weekly SIGSAC (Special Interest Group on Security , Audit and Control) meeting where you can talk shop over lunch with others who share your interests. View more details on Norwich University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer and Information Science courses.