• This program is offered online.

  • Information Security Postbaccalaureate Certificate

    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.

    Information Security Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program Highlights

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

    • Study to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you succeed in the IT field.
    • Explore key information technology areas including 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 certificate, you could prepare for the CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exams.† 

    What are the Career Opportunities?

    This program is designed to provide you with the specialized knowledge to seek entry-level employment in the field of information security.*

    Prepare for Future Studies

    Qualified 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 05

    Online Start Date
    Jun 05, 2013

    Jul 03

    Online Start Date
    Jul 03, 2013

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  • Curriculum: All Tracks

    Certificate Requirements

    IT 273: NETWORKING CONCEPTS (5 Credits)

    This course introduces the concepts behind today's networks. It outlines current network design, explaining the OSI Model and the methods of carrying data over wired and wireless media. Other topics include fundamental network design components such as topologies and access methods, basic administration of network operating systems, and troubleshooting methods for data transmission and recovery.

    Total Certificate Requirements Credits: 21
    Total Program Credits: 21

    IT 278: NETWORK ADMINISTRATION (5 Credits)

    This course introduces students to the features and functions of common network operating systems and shared data management concepts. Students examine and compare both local and network operating system features, and practice basic installation and administration of network operating systems including administrator tasks, server organization, user management and permissions, security features, and shared printing.

    Prerequisites Required: IT 273

    Total Certificate Requirements Credits: 21
    Total Program Credits: 21

    IT 286: INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK SECURITY (5 Credits)

    This course covers current topics in network security, such as threat detection and response methods. Introductory topics, such as proxy servers, firewalls, and other threat detection and protection methods, will be discussed. This course is designed, among other things, to provide the student with the requisite knowledge to sit for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination. While the course may provide the student with the knowledge necessary to sit for the examination, Kaplan University cannot guarantee the student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified.

    Prerequisites Required:

    IT  273

    Total Certificate Requirements Credits: 21
    Total Program Credits: 21

    IT 412: INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY (6 Credits)

    Businesses must be able to protect their networks and infrastructures from security attacks. In this course, students learn to investigate system vulnerabilities and implement security solutions. Topics in this course include: access control, application security, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, cryptography, information security and risk management, compliance and investigations, operations security, physical security, security architecture and design, telecommunications, and network security. This course is designed, among other things, to provide the student with the requisite knowledge to sit for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. While the course may provide the student with the knowledge necessary to sit for the examination, Kaplan University cannot guarantee the student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified.

    Prerequisites Required:

    IT  286

    Total Certificate Requirements Credits: 21
    Total Program Credits: 21

    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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