Application Security Courses
Year One
Fall Term
Introduction to Computer Science OR Introduction to Computer Programming
Introduction to Information Systems Security
Spring Term
Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling
Computer Forensics Fundamentals
Summer Term
Internship with local companies to gain practical security experience
Year Two
Fall Term
Secure Coding in Java and .Net
Applications in Information Security
Spring Term
Web Application PEN Testing
IT Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership
One of our final classes in Year 2, IT Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership, is a hands-on project that requires creative thinking and group collaboration. It’s an exciting opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in a real way.
In a recent class, students were divided into groups and asked to develop an Information Security Strategy with the following parameters:
- Choose a company that had a major security issue over the past 5 years
- Using publicly available information, assess their current information security strategy, identify gaps, and develop future strategy
- Include best practices such as Defense in Depth, Least Privilege, etc.
- Develop an estimated budget for implementing the strategy and address tradeoffs
- Create a plan for rolling out the security strategy within the organization
- Address regulatory issues based upon company industry(e.g., financial services)
The class presents its strategy and recommendations to a panel of CXOs in the final class of the program.
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Year One
Fall Term
Introduction to Computer Science OR Introduction to Computer Programming
Introduction to Information Systems Security
Spring Term
Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling
Computer Forensics Fundamentals
Summer Term
Internship with local companies to gain practical security experience
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Year Two
Fall Term
Secure Coding in Java and .Net
Applications in Information Security
Spring Term
Web Application PEN Testing
IT Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership
One of our final classes in Year 2, IT Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership, is a hands-on project that requires creative thinking and group collaboration. It’s an exciting opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in a real way.
In a recent class, students were divided into groups and asked to develop an Information Security Strategy with the following parameters:
- Choose a company that had a major security issue over the past 5 years
- Using publicly available information, assess their current information security strategy, identify gaps, and develop future strategy
- Include best practices such as Defense in Depth, Least Privilege, etc.
- Develop an estimated budget for implementing the strategy and address tradeoffs
- Create a plan for rolling out the security strategy within the organization
- Address regulatory issues based upon company industry(e.g., financial services)
The class presents its strategy and recommendations to a panel of CXOs in the final class of the program.
Infrastructure Security Courses
Year One
Fall Term
Introduction to Computer Science OR Introduction to Computer Programming
System and Network Administration
Spring Term
Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling
Computer Forensics Fundamentals
Summer Term
Occupational Work Experience in Security Administration
Year Two
Fall Term
Cloud Security Fundamentals
Intrusion Detection In-Depth; Compliance, Security, Forensics, and Troubleshooting
Spring Term
Hacker Guard: Security Baseline Training for IT Administrators and Operations
IT Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership
One of our final classes in Year 2, IT Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership, is a hands-on project that requires creative thinking and group collaboration. It’s an exciting opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in a real way.
In a recent class, students were divided into groups and asked to develop an Information Security Strategy with the following parameters:
- Choose a company that had a major security issue over the past 5 years
- Using publicly available information, assess their current information security strategy, identify gaps, and develop future strategy
- Include best practices such as Defense in Depth, Least Privilege, etc.
- Develop an estimated budget for implementing the strategy and address tradeoffs
- Create a plan for rolling out the security strategy within the organization
- Address regulatory issues based upon company industry(e.g., financial services)
The class presents its strategy and recommendations to a panel of CXOs in the final class of the program.
-
Year One
Fall Term
Introduction to Computer Science OR Introduction to Computer Programming
System and Network Administration
Spring Term
Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling
Computer Forensics Fundamentals
Summer Term
Occupational Work Experience in Security Administration
-
Year Two
Fall Term
Cloud Security Fundamentals
Intrusion Detection In-Depth; Compliance, Security, Forensics, and Troubleshooting
Spring Term
Hacker Guard: Security Baseline Training for IT Administrators and Operations
IT Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership
One of our final classes in Year 2, IT Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership, is a hands-on project that requires creative thinking and group collaboration. It’s an exciting opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in a real way.
In a recent class, students were divided into groups and asked to develop an Information Security Strategy with the following parameters:
- Choose a company that had a major security issue over the past 5 years
- Using publicly available information, assess their current information security strategy, identify gaps, and develop future strategy
- Include best practices such as Defense in Depth, Least Privilege, etc.
- Develop an estimated budget for implementing the strategy and address tradeoffs
- Create a plan for rolling out the security strategy within the organization
- Address regulatory issues based upon company industry(e.g., financial services)
The class presents its strategy and recommendations to a panel of CXOs in the final class of the program.
Attendance Policy
Showing up matters! Attending class—both on campus (in person) and online (virtual) — helps you stay connected, engaged, and on track for success.
We know life can get busy, and being present for every session gives you the best chance to learn, collaborate, and grow with your classmates.
On-Campus Sessions: Please plan to attend the full class in person so you can take part in discussions and activities.
Online Sessions: Join all live, synchronous online meetings and participate actively. Simply logging in without engaging doesn’t count as attendance.
If you ever have a conflict or need to miss a class, just reach out to your instructor as soon as possible—we’re here to help!