Information Security
Information Security Graduate CertificateFor several years there has been a rapidly increasing worldwide interest in Information Security. Today's technologists need proper theoretical and practical preparation in order to combat real world Information Security attacks. WPI, a leader in this field, is now offering a graduate level certificate and advanced certificate in the area of Information Security. The Information Security Certificate is a technical, cross-disciplinary specialization that bridges the disciplines of computer science and electrical and computer engineering. The courses offered in this program cover important aspects of systems, security, risk assessment, disaster recovery, and law and regulation. Graduates of this program will be prepared for technical leadership positions in design, implementation, and management of secure data.
Courses (choose 4)- EE 578 /CS 578 Cryptography and Information Security
- EE 579R Advanced Cryptography
- EE 579S /CS 525S Computer Security
- EE 579T / CS 525T Network Security
- EE 579U Information Security Systems and Management
The Advanced Certificate in Information Security includes any two of the following four courses in addition to the four courses required for the basic certificate in Information Security:
- EE 537 (CS 577) Advanced Computer and Communications Networks
- EE 538 Wireless Information Networks
- EE 579R Advanced Cryptography
- MG 541 Risk Management
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