• This program is offered online.

  • Graduate Certificate in Information Security

    Today’s businesses rely on information, such as personnel details, client lists, marketing information, and more, stored entirely on network databases.

    Because hackers could infiltrate a network if a firewall shuts down for even a minute, information security, including protecting databases with a range of policies, products, technologies, and procedures, is more important than ever.

    Graduate Certificate in Information Security Program Highlights

    The online Graduate Certificate in Information Security’s curriculum provides you with the opportunity to:

    • Study to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you advance in the IT field.*
    • Explore network operating systems, network security, threat detection and response methods, disaster recovery planning, cryptography, and information security and risk management.

    Prepare for Certification

    With this graduate certificate, you may be eligible to take the Certified Ethical Hacking certification exam.†

    What are the Career Opportunities?

    This program is designed to provide you with the specialized knowledge to prepare for career advancement in the field of information security.*

    Prepare for Future Studies

    Credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs. When the time is right, come back and earn your degree online at Kaplan University. 

  • Kaplan University offers multiple start dates, giving you greater flexibility with your education, life, and work schedules.

    Jun 12

    Online Start Date
    Jun 12, 2013

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  • Curriculum: All Tracks

    Certificate Requirements

    IT 540: MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SECURITY (4 Credits)

    IT professionals must focus on a wide range of security-related issues and develop security systems that address constantly changing threats. This course takes the approach that security components and business functions work in tandem. Topics like asset identification, human factors, compliance with regulations, personnel security, risk assessment, and ethical considerations are covered, as well as computer and network security tools and methods.

    Prerequisites Required:

    IT  530

    Total Certificate Requirements Credits: 16
    Total Program Credits: 16

    IT 541: COMPUTER AND NETWORK SECURITY (4 Credits)

    In today's world, protection of data is serious business. This course explains the concepts and techniques involved in keeping computers and networks secure. The course examines fundamentals such as viruses, worms, and other malicious software; authentication and encryption security; file security and shared resources; firewalls and border security; and physical and network topology security.

    Prerequisites Required:

    IT  540

    Total Certificate Requirements Credits: 16
    Total Program Credits: 16

    IT 542: ETHICAL HACKING AND NETWORK DEFENSE (4 Credits)

    An ethical hacker is a security expert who attacks a system on behalf of the system's owners. This course focuses on discovering network vulnerabilities that a malicious hacker can exploit. The course explores penetration testing, footprinting and social engineering, scanning and enumeration, operating system weaknesses, and the methods used to hack Web servers and wireless networks. Students complete hands-on projects using state-of-the-art hacking tools and techniques.

    Prerequisites Required:

    IT  541

    Total Certificate Requirements Credits: 16
    Total Program Credits: 16

    IT 543: CRYPTOGRAPHY CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES (4 Credits)

    Never before has the use of cryptography been so wide spread or so necessary. In this course, students will learn how to protect susceptible networks from attack by implementing encryption techniques. Students will examine encryption algorithms, substitution and transposition, block ciphers versus stream ciphers, public-key cryptography, hash functions, digital signatures, and authentication protocols. The course offers hands-on projects using modern cryptographic tools.

    Total Certificate Requirements Credits: 16
    Total Program Credits: 16

    Tuition & Fees: All Tracks

    The 25% tuition reduction applies only to international students living outside of the United States. This discount does not apply to military students. Please check with your advisor to see if you are eligible. 

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    Notice to Learning Center Students

    Kaplan University Learning Center students will only complete a portion of this program on site. You will need to complete at least 50% of the program requirements online, or through transfer credit awarded via prior learning assessment. If you have any questions about these requirements, please speak with an admissions advisor.

    Scholarships and Grants

    Learn more about grants and Kaplan University Scholarships and that may help reduce the cost of your education.

    Kaplan University tuition reductions (including active-duty, spouse, and veterans military tuition rates; scholarships; grants; vouchers; and alumni and alliance reductions) cannot be combined. 

    Tuition Rates for Military Students and Spouses

    Kaplan University has significantly reduced many of our tuition rates and fees for active-duty servicemembers, their spouses, and veterans. Click here for more information.
     

  • * Kaplan University cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.

    † Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience, additional coursework, and/or background checks may be necessary to take or to successfully pass the exams.

    ‡ This program is not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.

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