Build Security in Information
Information security is one of the biggest challenges facing technology today. You can stay up to speed on the latest advancements in this industry by earning an online Graduate Certificate in Information Security. When you partner with DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how you can help entities in both the public and private sectors keep their information safe.
Get to Know Our Information Security Graduate Certificate
Our online Graduate Certificate in Information Security program helps you gain competencies in cryptography, intrusion detection and mitigation, contingency planning and the legal issues surrounding data protection.
Our online Graduate Certificate in Information Security can be earned as a standalone credential, and the credits are transferrable to our Master’s in Network and Communications Management, Master’s in Information Systems Management and Master’s in Information Technology Management programs1 —a stackable option that allows you to customize your education journey. In our information security classes, you’ll learn from our experienced professors who can help you gain the skills you need to prepare to pursue opportunities in this field.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Graduate Certificate in Information Security in as little as 1 year*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
Our Information Security Graduate Certificate program covers the following:
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IT Governance and Security
Understand and apply standards of IT governance and security to empower individuals and organizations in competitive technology landscape. -
Network Security
Understand principles of cryptography and utilize enterprise-level techniques to identify and analyze security threats and develop mitigation solutions. -
Disaster Recovery
Understand and evaluate disaster recovery processes and propose procedures and guidelines to safeguard organizational technology assets.
Accreditation Matters
DeVry University’s Online Graduate Certificate in Information Security has achieved voluntary accreditation** from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org demonstrating that it has met the standards of business education that promote teaching excellence.
Certificate to Master's Degree
At Keller, many of our programs are stackable, which can be of value to you. With a graduate certificate, you can earn a certificate-level graduate credential to add to your resume while qualifying credits apply directly toward a related master’s degree1 at DeVry. This stackable model2 allows you to choose the building blocks you need to pursue your career goals, while earning two credentials in one.
Career Opportunities for Information Security Graduates
Graduates with our Information Security Certificate may consider careers such as:
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Computer and Information Systems Manager
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Information Security Analyst
Learn more about careers in Information Systems Security
Information Security Certificate Program Courses
The courses in our online Graduate Certificate in Information Security program span topics related to IT governance and security, risk assessment, mitigation planning and disaster recovery planning. Your information security certificate program coursework will also help you develop knowledge in the key areas of cryptography, intrusion detection and mitigation, contingency planning and the legal issues surrounding data protection.
| MIS589 | Networking Concepts and Applications |
| NETW583 | Strategic Management of Technology |
| SEC571 | Principles of Information Security and Privacy |
| SEC572 | Network Security |
| SEC591 | Disaster Recovery/Forensics and Security |
| SEC592 | IT Governance |
Information Security Certificate Coursework Preview
During our Graduate Certificate in Information Security program, you'll take several courses focused on information security. Here's a short preview of what you can expect to cover in some of the courses in this program:
Principles of Information Security and Privacy
This course covers security information systems concepts at a high level. You'll have the opportunity to study topics related to security threats, privacy concerns, basic cryptography and network intrusion prevention. This course also touches on controls in information systems and security issues related to those same systems.
Network Security
Our Network Security course covers concepts such as computer networking, the OSI Reference Model, TCP/IP and network routing. Also covered are the security concerns related to the usage of all these tools. You'll have the opportunity to get hands-on experience using a networking software tool to build a secure network and will also assist in incident response management simulations.
Disaster Recovery/Forensics and Security
This course touches on the preservation and recovery of secure data in the event of a breach or other disaster. It also explores the technologies used for computer forensics investigations.
Types of Information Security Certifications
While earning a graduate certificate can help get you on your way to pursuing a career in information security, you may wish to pursue industry certifications after graduation to help bolster your resume.
For the most up to date information on industry certifications, (ISC)2’s website is a great resource. Some common certificates within the information security field include:
- CAP: The CAP certification can be a great option for information security professionals who work in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). This certification helps demonstrate your capabilities in maintaining information systems, understanding best practices, procedures and policy, as well as working with risk management frameworks.
- CCSP: The CCSP certification is a cloud security certification that shows your ability to secure assets within the cloud. It tests your technical skills and demonstrates your ability to design, secure and manage data within a cloud infrastructure using relevant cyber security protocols and best practices.
- CISSP: This certification is designed to highlight your capabilities in implementing and managing high-level cybersecurity programs across a variety of information security concerns, and can be an effective certification for a wide range of information security professions.
- CSSLP: The CSSLP certification focuses on the implementation of security protocols within the software development lifecycle. You might consider pursuing this certification if you are interested in a career in software development, as it shows that you are capable of building secure software.
- HCISPP: This certification covers topics related to information security within the healthcare field. It tests your capabilities in the realm of information and cyber security as per best practices and policy, as well as your understanding of medical information laws and regulations.
- SSCP: The SSCP certification exists to test your comprehension of advanced skills related to the implementation and monitoring of information technology systems and networks. Holding an SSCP certification shows that you know how to use cyber security best practices to create safe and effective IT infrastructure.
FAQs: Information Security Certificate
Can an information security certificate help me advance my career?
While there’s no guarantee that any academic credential will help advance your career, it may be worth considering an Information Security Certificate’s potential benefits. First, and most importantly, it adds a new credential to your resume, which can help demonstrate foundational competency to potential employers. Coupled with relevant work experience, you may find that you are prepared to pursue a wider range of job opportunities.
The most important thing when considering pursuing a career change or advancement is to learn the requirements of the particular job you want. Focused tech degrees or certificates like those offered through our programs at DeVry and Keller can help prepare you as your start to work toward a career in information security.
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