Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge that qualify them for challenging career positions in the dynamic and in-demand information systems security field. After graduating from this program, students will play essential roles on the IS team, typically designing and implementing secure networks and applications. In addition, the program is also designed to prepare students to take CompTIA's Networks+, Security+ and (ISC)2 SSCP professional certification examinations.
The BS in Information Systems Security program is based on a sound foundation in networking and security management as well as competencies in a broad spectrum of specialty areas such as access control, risk management, security planning, and vulnerability testing. The program:
- Incorporates into each technical course a strong lab component, including software for vulnerability assessments, identity management, and IP addressing and subnetting.
- Integrates general competencies such as applied research, written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills into technical and non-technical courses.
The BS in Information Security program courses are open for enrollment twice a month.
Program Objectives
The objectives of the program are to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve technical and policy challenges in Information Systems Security using current techniques, skills, and tools. These challenges may include issues of analysis, design, implementation, vulnerability testing, auditing, and policy implementation.
- Support leadership in the development of security strategies and tactics as well as implementation.
- Obtain leading professional certifications: Network+ and Security+ from CompTIA and SSCP from (ISC)2.
- Communicate advanced technical information effectively in written form.
- Use applied research and problem-solving skills to support learning at American Sentinel University as well as lifelong personal and professional development.
- Evaluate the broader effects of information systems security and identify connections between security and business, legal, and ethical responsibility.
Delivery Method: Structured Independent Study
Advisory Committee
The mission of the Advisory Committee is to advise the BS in ISS program on objectives and curriculum, thus providing quality, career-specific education, and other related services to students.
Committee members represent different areas of the community (professional associations, industry, and education) interested in the promotion and implementation of information security. The board consists of the following members:
- George Proeller, President, ISSA, Colorado Springs chapter, Colorado Springs, CO
- Baron Crawford, President, ISACA, Birmingham chapter, Birmingham, AL
- Ed Capazzi, Manager, Coalfire Systems, Broomfield, CO
- John Strand, Security Architect, Northrop Grumann, Denver, CO
