Designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers in information security, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and risk management, the Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance offers a focused, flexible pathway to build advanced technical and managerial expertise.
This standalone certificate can also be taken in conjunction with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Tech’s MBA program, serving as the core of our Information Assurance concentration.
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Tech’s Center for Information Assurance has been designated as a National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research and Education, and the Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance holds the prestigious CAE-CDE (Cyber Defense Education) designation, awarded to top institutions meeting rigorous federal standards in cybersecurity education.
Through experiential, hands-on courses, you’ll develop the technical skills and strategic knowledge to:
- Detect, report, and resolve cyber threats
- Encrypt data and secure digital communications
- Conduct forensic investigations across networks, systems, and code
- Perform risk assessments and design mitigation strategies
- Build disaster recovery and business continuity plans
- Address managerial, legal, and policy challenges in cybersecurity
Graduates of the program will:
- Understand the interdisciplinary frameworks and models of information assurance
- Analyze technical, legal, and organizational issues affecting security operations
- Gain exposure to the common body of knowledge (CBK) for industry-recognized certification exams
- Apply forensic methods in public and private sector investigations
- Develop and manage continuity strategies and incident response plans
- Assess security risks and design practical mitigation plans tailored to real-world organizational challenges
No prerequisites are needed other than a baccalaureate degree. The certificate meets 4011 and 4016 National Security Agency guidelines.
