Information security has become a high priority in our world today. As a result, many IT professionals are looking to upgrade their skills in the area of Information Systems Security. This certificate program allows current IT professionals that opportunity.
This certificate program is also an excellent third-year option for graduates of the NDSCS Computer Information Systems - Computer and Network Support curriculum.
For students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university, please see the Computer Science or Management Information Systems Liberal Arts Transfer Curriculum Plans listed in the Liberal Arts section of this catalog.
NDSCS has many computer labs. Each of these labs has current versions of software installed.
The instructors of this program have both formal educational training and work experience in computer operations, computer maintenance, computer programming, Web design and information system security. Laboratory time is scheduled into each student’s program to enable them to receive individual attention and hands-on computer experience.
Prerequisite courses or departmental approval:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 279 | Security Awareness and Policy | 1 |
| CIS 280 | Fundamentals of Network Security I | 4 |
| CIS 281 | Fundamentals of Network Security II | 4 |
| CIS 282 | Computer System Security | 4 |
| CIS 283 | Computer System Security Advanced | 4 |
| CIS 284 | Managing Network Security | 4 |
| CIS 290 | Network Security Design | 4 |
| ENGL/COMM elective | 3 | |
| FYE 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| PHIL 210 | Ethics | 3 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS | 32 | |
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent.
Also, students must meet the prerequisites or obtain department approval for admission into the certificate program.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded a certificate in Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in Information Systems Security.
