Location:

Adelphi, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Information Assurance & Cybersecurity

Program Overview

Program Description:

UMUC's Graduate Information Assurance Certificate deals with theory and topical issues, both technical and managerial, in the fields of information systems security and overall information security. The certificate provides a thorough knowledge base for managers and technology professionals concerned with the development and operation of secure information systems and the protection of an organization's information assets. The specialization provides students with a practical understanding of the principles of data protection, network security, and computer forensics. The track also introduces the students to the policy, ethical, and legal issues associated with information security.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.