Information Assurance - Norwich University

Information Assurance from Norwich University is a Campus Master Computer and Information Science degree that prepares you for a IT career. Program Overview Program Mission The Master of Science in Information Assurance (MSIA) program provides students with a comprehensive exploration of the information security life cycle and its growing importance to an organization in achieving its strategic and tactical objectives. Knowledge and skills students gain from the program will enhance their capability as information security practitioners; will support their growth toward upper management and executive positions such as chief information security officer (CISOs) and chief risk managers; and will enable them to promote best practices through effective communication with C-level executives. Program Goals Graduates demonstrate mastery of: the fundamental attributes of information that must be protected; technical defenses; human factors supporting technical defenses; detection and response technologies and processes; policy development and implementation; ethical issues in information security; and the tools necessary to integrate security into the corporate culture. Graduates are competent to assume leadership in information assurance. Graduates demonstrate an interdisciplinary and comprehensive view of information assurance as a contributor to the strategic goals of their organization. Graduates speak the language of management. They can bring together elements from throughout the organization for successful analysis, planning, and implementation of reasonable and cost-effective security architectures. Graduates are able to communicate with both technical staff and C-level executives. Graduates are service oriented and demonstrate skills needed to work effectively with the client base. Graduates understand the technology underlying security and information assurance. View more details on Norwich University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer and Information Science courses.