Information Technology (BSIT): Specialization in Information Assurance and Security
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
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Virtual classes
Yes
From mission-critical business systems to e-commerce and the Internet, cyber security and IT is not only an industry in its own right but also a fundamental building block of all other industries. AIU offers an industry-current online cyber security degree program designed to help students learn about the types of information technology security used in business today, as well as the practices that should be in place in any organization to ensure security.
Students can learn to work with security software, administer security systems and identify potential security threats organizations may face in a variety of real-world situations. The program also addresses issues of physical and operations security. The online cyber security degree program is designed for students looking to pursue career opportunities in the fields of digital security, information collection and preservation, and security-system creation.
About this course
Summarize details of essential computer concepts
Use an operating system interface to access, add, troubleshoot and configure hardware and manage files
Implement a relational database management system utilizing the concepts of database design and data modeling
Develop business applications using programming languages, tools and software development methodologies
Manage security threats and risks by applying industry-best practices to assure information integrity, confidentiality, availability, non-repudiation and authenticity
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Subjects
- Internet
- Network
- Systems
- Technology
- Industry
- Integration
- Comprehensive IT Project
- Ethical Hacking
- Penetration Testing
- Programming
Course programme
- English Composition I
- English Composition II
- General College Mathematics
- College Algebra
- Academic and Professional Success
- Technology and Information Literacy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Humanities (2 Courses)
- Natural Sciences (2 Courses)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses)
- Discovering Information Technology
- Introduction to Computer and Network Hardware
- Developing Professional Communications
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Fundamentals of Programming and Logic
- Introduction to Databases
- Network Infrastructure Basics
- Information Technology Security
- Introduction to Web Systems and Media
- Introduction to Mobile Technologies and Internet of Things
- Human/Computer Interfaces and Interactions
- Program Capstone for IT
- Project Management
- General Elective
- General Elective
- General Elective
- General Elective
- General Elective
- Introduction to Information Assurance and Information Security
- Telecommunications and Network Infrastructure Security
- Information Systems Control and Auditing
- Principles and Methods in Cryptographic Security
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- IT Governance for Information Security Managers
- Comprehensive IT Project
- Applications of Discrete Mathematics and Statistics in IT
- ITCO425System Architecture and Integration
Additional information
Total tuition for the online Cyber Security Degree program may vary depending on your educational needs, existing experience, and other factors.
Information Technology (BSIT): Specialization in Information Assurance and Security