norwich university - master of science in information assurance april webinar

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Presenter

John Orlando, PhDProgram Director


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About the Master of Science in Information Assurance (MSIA) program Curriculum Learning Outcomes Student Experience Residency

About Norwich UniversityOnline Learning


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Demonstrate mastery of: the fundamental attributes of information that must be protected; technical defenses; human factors supporting technical defenses; detection and response technologies and processes; policy development and implementation; ethical issues in information security; and the tools necessary to integrate security into the corporate culture.

Speak the language of management. They can bring together elements from throughout the organization for successful analysis, planning, and implementation of reasonable and cost-effective security architectures.

Enhance your capability as information security practitioners and support your growth toward upper management and executive positions


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Core curriculum

Case Study

Seminar 1 Foundations & Historical Underpinnings of Information Assurance

Seminar 2 Information Assurance TechnologySeminar 3 Human Factors and Managing Risk

Seminar 4 Information Assurance Management and Analytics

Concentration Seminars

Managing Cyber Crime and Digital

Incidents

Business Continuity Management

Seminar 5

Computer Security Incident Response Team Management

Foundations of Business Continuity Management

Seminar 6 Cyber Forensic Investigations

Principles of Incident Response and Emergency

Management

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Seminar 1: Foundations & Historical Underpinnings of Information Assurance

The first seminar provides a discourse on the core foundations of information assurance. A survey seminar, Seminar 1 discusses where the discipline of information assurance came from, what comprises it and what we mean by key elements such as architecture, cryptography, computer-related crime, privacy, security standards and regulatory requirements. (6 credit hours)


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Seminar 2: Information Assurance Technology The second seminar examines the range and effectiveness of

the technical tools used to protect the information infrastructure. These tools include cryptography systems, identification and authentication, operating system security, e-commerce safeguards, firewalls and proxy servers, anti-malware and anti-spyware technology, software development and quality assurance, and anti-piracy techniques. (6 credit hours)


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Seminar 3: Human Factors and Managing Risk This seminar takes up the related subjects of human factors

and managing information systems risk. Information assurance generally is considered as much of a people problem as it is a technical problem. Risk in information systems is heavily influenced by human factors. In recognition of that connection this seminar addresses operations security, awareness, ethics and applications of social psychology. (6 credit hours)


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Seminar 4: Information Assurance Management and Analytics

The final core seminar ties the first three seminars together by discussing the overall techniques of information assurance management, leadership and analytics. Analytics are important and powerful management tools so these topics are covered from the perspectives of measuring both business and technical performance. (6 credit hours)


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Solidify your abilities to establish and manage a cyber forensic team and/or investigation

Develop your expertise in responding to legal and policy issues during an investigation while interacting with the appropriate authorities

Enhance your core competencies in investigative work, by providing a deeper understanding of investigative skills, and intensifying your ability to analyze and report investigative outcomes


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Acquire the skills required to manage a business continuity plan from strategy, creation, analysis, implementation, and response

Gain fundamental technical knowledge of emergency preparation and disaster response

Gain management and leadership skills needed to effect organizational change and develop risk management processes across the enterprise


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Every MSIA student undertakes a case study in order to apply the IA knowledge gained in seminars 1 to 4.

A case study allows you to identify issues, examine situations and analyze alternatives within a defined, reality-based context that remains constant and ongoing across the entire program.

The two types of MSIA Case Studies are described below.1. ORGANIZATION-SPECIFIC CASE STUDY (OSCS)

The OSCS provides a very specific context - a single organization - within which security issues are examined.

2. INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CASE STUDY (ISCS) The Industry-specific case study (ISCS) provides an industry context within

which security issues are examined.

Case study model of learning will allow student to gain consultancy experience.


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Strengthen your career prospects89% of alumni surveyed agree that earning this degree has had a positive impact on their career

Increase job security98% of alumni surveyed are employed full time and 86% are currently employed in their field

Differentiate yourself immediately94% of alumni surveyed state that the program

improved their writing skills.


*Results 2009 MSIA Alumni Survey

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Graydon McKeeMaster of Science in Information Assurance Alumni 2007

How has your professional career changed

since you graduated from the MSIA program?


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Meet fellow classmates and support staff Capstone presentations Networking activities Faculty presentations Academic Recognition Ceremony Graduation Ceremony

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2009 Residency Week Schedule

Located in Northfield, Vermont in the heart of the Green Mountains

Professional and liberal arts programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Current Enrollment:▪ 2,000 Undergraduate Level▪ 1,800 Graduate Level


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The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have designated Norwich as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

U.S. News & World Report ranks Norwich University as one of the Best Universities for a Master’s Degree in the North


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Collaborative/Asynchronous learning Online access to NU’s Kreitzberg Library

▪ 100 online databases▪ Over 35,000 full-text electronic journals ▪ 45,000 eBooks▪ Document Delivery Service if unavailable

online 24/7 help desk support for technical issues within the

online classroom Cost of textbooks included in fees and mailed directly

to you prior to each seminar – tuition is all inclusive


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Do you have further questions regarding Norwich University’s MSIA program?

Web: http://infoassurance.norwich.edu Admissions Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-460-5597 Ext. 3363


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