Certificate in Computing Security

24.0 quarter credits

The Certificate in Computing Security is designed for computing technology professionals who have a BS degree in Computing Technology or considerable experience in the area, and who are seeking a career change or professional advancement with an additional focus on security.

The curriculum provides a deep understanding of the basic security-related issues and technologies as well as the flexibility to choose additional areas of study tailored to the needs of the individual student.

For additional information about this certificate program, visit the Goodwin School of Technology and Professional Studies web site.

Required courses			18.0 Credits
CT 300	Security Technology Models and Architecture			3.0
CT 312	Access Control & Intrusion Detection Technology			3.0
CT 325	O/S Security Architecture I			3.0
CT 336	IP Security and VPN Technology			3.0
CT 402	Network Security II			3.0
CT 472	IT Security Defense Countermeasures			3.0
In addition, students select two of the following electives:			6.0 Credits
Computing Security electives
CT 212	Computer Forensics			3.0
CT 222	Security and Information Warfare			3.0
CT 295	Public Key Infrastructure Technology			3.0
CT 315	Security Management Practice			3.0
CT 326	O/S Security Architecture II			3.0
CT 355	Wireless Network Security			3.0
CT 362	Network Auditing			3.0
CT 382	Applied Cryptography			3.0
CT 393	IP Security Risk Assessment			3.0
CT 412	IT Security Policies			3.0
CT 415	Disaster Recovery and Continuity Planning			3.0
CT 422	Incident Response Best Practices			3.0
CT 432	IT Security System Audits			3.0