Master of Information Systems Security
Aims:
The aim of these courses is to provide professionals in the IT industry with advanced courses of study in information technology management that are current, relevant and integrate industry certification in this field. These courses incorporate significant components of industry training, including formal industry-stream certifications from the SANS Institute, GIAC, EC Council, (ISC)², Cisco and Check Point.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, graduates will posses:
- An informed and reflexive perspective on IT security issues;
- Advanced skills in the design, implementation and management of secure computer networks;
- Skills in IT risk management issues;
- Skills in identifying and producing solutions to threats that endanger information system resources;
- Competence in determining common best practices to secure a computing enterprise;
- At least one high-level industry certification in the IT security area;
- Problem solving skills and methodologies when troubleshooting and documenting complex computing security problems;
- The ability to analyse complex client business security requirements and select appropriate solutions, and
- Skills in the development of leading edge security solutions that meet customer business objectives for functionality and performance.