Certificate in Network Security and Information Assurance

Who is this program recommended for?

This graduate certificate is best suited for students holding an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or those willing to take a number of ancillary courses.

What will I learn?

This certificate program covers:

An overview of computational methods used to provide secure Internet communication
The fundamentals of current network management technology and techniques and emerging network management standards
An overview of widely used security applications, schemes, and practices on the Internet and enterprise networks
A working knowledge of information assurance and particular network and computer security concepts, applications, and standards
Audit, control and security issues, requirements, and processes in organizational information systems
Relevant issues in computer security auditing

Why study information system implementation through CPE?

The program’s narrow focus allows you to dig deep into this specific topic, and start applying your knowledge sooner. It’s possible to some of the courses online, so you can more easily fit the program into your busy life. And whether you take courses online or on campus, you’ll learn from NJIT’s distinguished professors and instructors of the College of Computing Sciences.

Prerequisites

NJIT’s standard admission requirements apply to this graduate certificate, but individual courses within the program have additional prerequisites. Check the course descriptions for full details.

Related Degree Programs

All credits from the Network Security & Information Assurance Graduate Certificate can be applied toward these programs:

Take Note

Check the course descriptions for more information. Some courses have prerequisites and must be taken in order. More information about this graduate certificate may be found here.

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