MS in Information Technology - Internet Security

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MS in IT Internet Security Concentration Offers Real-World Opportunities

With the ever-growing use of the Internet to conduct business at all levels, the understanding of Internet security you earn with an online Master's in Information Technology – Internet Security concentration can be valuable whether you're an executive, IT network professional or IT systems administrator. The knowledge and skills gained by earning an MS in IT Internet Security concentration from Southern New Hampshire University can play an important role in advancing your career. The program's Internet Security classes, including lab-intensive course work, expose you to the latest Internet security measures and information security techniques. Internet Security courses can be completed online or on campus to meet the needs of your schedule and lifestyle.

Gain Key Skills in Internet Security Assurance

The Master's in Information Technology Internet Security Concentration will build your Internet security knowledge and skills with extensive hands-on activities. With the MS in IT Internet Security Concentration, students will:

  • Learn information security techniques to prevent, detect and recover from the loss of information.
  • Understand how to protect networks, communications and data files - as well as how to plan, implement and manage enterprise-level security and systems integrity.
  • Gain skills in building, reviewing and revising an information security organization to protect information that keeps businesses viable.
  • Evaluate internal and external threats to network security and design, and learn how to enforce security policies and protect an organization’s information.

MS in Information Technology / Internet Security Concentration - Growing Professional Opportunities

Maintaining Internet security has become a critical focus for many organizations, making IT professionals with Internet security expertise valuable members of the corporate team. Earning a Master of Science in Information Technology degree with an Internet Security Concentration can increase your value in the marketplace as an IT executive or as an independent Internet security consultant. Employment opportunities for IT professionals will continue to remain strong, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Evolving technologies, including mobile technology, will help drive the demand for IT professionals, including those skilled in Internet security techniques and network protection.

Internet Security Courses

Total Credits Required: 36 minimum

To complete your Master's in IT degree, you will take 12 courses (36 credits), including nine core MS in Information Technology courses and three IT concentration courses.

MS in Information Technology Core Courses

IT 501 Object Oriented Application Development
IT 510 Advanced Information Systems
IT 600 Operating Systems
IT 610 Object-Oriented Systems Analysis
IT 625 IT Project and Team Management
IT 630 Computer Simulation and Modeling
IT 640 Telecommunication and Networking
IT 650 Principles of Database Design
IT 700 IT Strategy and Policy

Internet Security Courses

Choose three of the following:

IT 548 Information Security
IT 549 Foundation in Information Assurance
IT 642 Information Security Management
IT 643 Network Assessment and Defense

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