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Information Security Graduate Certificate

Overview

In general, information security means protecting information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. Information security is important in today’s world because almost all organizations, including government agencies, hospitals, insurance companies, and private businesses, store various kinds of information about their employees and customers. If any business-related information is confidential, the security of that data becomes crucial. For example, if critical business data (e.g., credit card numbers) is leaked to competitors or hackers, it could lead to loss of business, lawsuits, and even bankruptcy.

This Information Security certificate program will touch upon various aspects of information security, including IT security policies and how digital forensics can help in investigating a security breach.  Students will also obtain a good understanding of how information is stored in a database and what services are available to protect it.

Transfer of Credits to Degree Programs

Academic credits earned toward the Graduate Certificate in Database Security may be transferred to a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Telecommunication.

Prerequisites

Applicants to the program are required to have a bachelor’s degree. Some courses may have additional prerequisites.

Curriculum

Four courses | 16 required credits:

MET CS 599 Biometrics or
MET CS 654 Network and Software Security
MET CS 674 Database Security or
MET CS 695 Network and Computer Security for Business or
MET CS 690 Network Security
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures or
MET CS 789 Cryptography
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations

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Department of Computer Science 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 250,
Boston, MA 02215 617-353-2566 csinfo@bu.edu