Cybersecurity Management (CSM GRC)
12-15 Credits
CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12-15 CREDITS • MARKET GRC
Cybersecurity is an essential component of a business. The Cybersecurity graduate certificate focuses on the planning, risk management, legal and ethical challenges, and business continuity aspects of a cyber security strategy used to defend a business from cyber threats. The concentration prepares individuals with techniques used to protect information infrastructure and assets, the role of people, processes, and technology in protecting information infrastructure, and strategies to ensure business continuity or resumption in the face of a natural disaster or cyberattack.
Graduate Level Foundational course:
The following course is required and must be completed before taking the major courses for the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management.
- IAAS 581 - Information Security and Assurance (3 cr)
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Courses |
12 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| IAAS600 | This course is a comprehensive study of the techniques used to protect information infrastructure and assets, with a primary focus on the Defense In Depth model that emphasizes the role of people, process and technology. Topics include security problems in computing, networks and distributed systems, and the criticality of the CIA triad; confidentiality, integrity and availability of technology-based resources. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Required undergraduate or 500+ level prerequisite courses | |
| IAAS660 | This course covers the practices used in managing information systems and organizational change projects. Topics include protection of information infrastructure and assets utilizing a Defense In Depth model that emphasizes the role of people, process, and technology. Vulnerabilities and risks, computer crime, law, disaster recovery, contingency planning, physical security, operational security, and information security will be covered. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS581 or IAAS600 | |
| IAAS667 | This course provides students with real-world ethical issues facing public and private institutions involving privacy, data integrity, authentication, and internal malicious activity. Professional decision-making requires a thorough understanding and respect for intellectual property, corporate governance, and legal restrictions and regulations. This class will give students the framework to make legal, ethical decisions in their careers. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): IAAS600 | |
| IAAS738 |