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Graduate Certificate – Enterprise Information Security
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Cyberattacks have become a menace for businesses of all sizes and they are constantly on the lookout for professionals to handle real-world problems and day-to-day cybersecurity-related tasks. Cybersecurity being relatively a new field, there are not enough qualified professionals to meet the demand. The Enterprise Information Security Practices Graduate Certificate is a great way to learn and demonstrate your knowledge in information security terminology and concepts, and your expertise necessary to take-on ‘hands-on’ cybersecurity roles at these organizations.
Course Information
Enterprise Information Security Certificate
SYNC SESSIONS
EISC Courses
Thursday or Friday Night (8PM, 9PM, or 10PM EST)
Program Core: 9 Credits
IA8021 Cloud Cybersecurity
- Analyze the major applications of cloud coming in data centers including hosting a virtual data center, extending a data center, and providing disaster recovery options
- Investigate the steps and components necessary to extend a virtual data center
- Analyze the procedures and options involved in developing a backup and disaster recovery procedure for a local virtual data center
- Discuss the components of OpenStack architecture and how OpenStack products are being used and marketed by many major companies
- Identify the components of a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and describe their functions
IA8190 Forensic Evaluation and Incident Response Management
- To analyze the nature of computer security incidents and the source of potential threats.
- To prepare a report which shows knowledge of a methodology for end-to-end incident management and mitigation.
- To analyze and evaluate the business and non-technical drivers, as well as technical issues associated with incident management.
- To examine the rules of evidence to electronic security incidents in the identification of criminal actions using network trace back and computer forensics and create a plan to mitigate those incidents.
IA9150 Strategic and Technological Trends in Information Security
- Compare and contrast information security management and general business management
- Assess the importance, benefits, and desired outcomes of information security governance and how such a program would be implemented
- Analyze how risk is assessed based on the likelihood of adverse events and the effects on information assets when events occur
- Analyze popular approaches used in the industry to manage risk
- Analyze emerging trends in the certification and accreditation of U.S. federal information technology systems
Technology Requirements
Following are the recommended general technical hardware/software specifications for students enrolled in all academic programs at the University of Fairfax. Please note that
a) these specifications are sufficient for the entire duration of the program,
b) need for specific applications/software would be determined by the actual course(s) registered and the availability of the applications, and
c) although students with Mac computers can access any applications/software by leveraging remote access tools, Mac platform is not recommended and supported, and
d) doctoral students will be required to user several open-source applications, hosted services, and publicly available virtual machines. This may include but is not limited to SAS (Statistical Analysis System) OnDemand, Oracle Virtual Box, Kali OS, Apache Web Server, GNU/Linux, OpenSSL, ROS (Robot Operating System), Blender (3D computer graphics), and Orange (Data Mining).
Minimum Recommended Specifications
1. Ownership of either laptop or desktop is mandatory. Mobile devices such as Tablets/Smart Phones cannot be used for running any applications. Mobile devices may be used for simple tasks such as accessing Canvas courses for checking messages, grades, due dates, and read the slides. For other tasks such as taking test, uploading assignments, and participating in discussion forums, mobile devices are not recommended and must not be used.
2. These recommendations are universal across all academic programs and provide a basic format for all courses. As you move further into a degree program, these requirements may increase (only minimal) based on the expectations of the program and the availability of applications.
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Platform: Intel-based systems |
Minimum |
Better |
Best |
| CPU | 4 core 3.0 GHz. | 6 core 3.0 GHz. | 8 core 3.0 GHz. |
| RAM | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Storage | 500GB SSD | 1TB SSD | 1TB SSD |
| Graphics | {Integrated} OR {2GB} OR {1GB DirectX 11} | {Integrated} OR {4GB} OR {2GB DirectX 11} OR {NVIDIA 4GB} OR {NVIDIA 4GB DirectX 11} | {4GB} OR {NVIDIA 4GB} OR {4GB DirectX 11} OR {NVIDIA 6GB DirectX 11} |
| Operating System | Windows 10 or 11 64-bit (Professional Edition only), No Home Edition | Windows 10 or 11 64-bit (Professional Edition only), No Home Edition | Windows 10 or 11 64-bit (Professional Edition only), No Home Edition |
| Extras |
2-3 USB 2.0 or 2-3 USB 3.0 Ports
Microphone
Camera
External USB Drive for backup (minimum 1 TB) |
2-3 USB 2.0 or 2-3 USB 3.0 Ports
Microphone
Camera
External USB Drive for backup (minimum 1 TB) |
2-3 USB 2.0 or 2-3 USB 3.0 Ports
Microphone
Camera
External USB Drive for backup (minimum 1 TB) |
| Recommended Standard Productivity Applications |
Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI, Project, Publisher, Visio, Sway, Word, Forms, Delve
Internet browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc. (recommend the use of multiple browsers)
Document Management Application – Adobe Acrobat Professional
Zoom Desktop Client (https://zoom.us/download)
Free Video / Photo Editing (select 1 or2) Application – PowerDirector (best) – Google, Promeo – Best App for Social Media, iMovie – Video Editor App for Beginners, Splice – Free Video Editor for Trimming and Cropping, Quik – Best Video Editor for Montages, KineMaster – Video Editing App For Experienced Editors, Filmmaker Pro – Best for Vertical Editing, InShot – Best Video Editor App for Aspiring Social Media Content Creators, Mojo – Best for Any Kind of Social Media Post, VivaVideo – Best for Beginners
Keep the system up to date with Windows Updates, .NET Framework etc.
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Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI, Project, Publisher, Visio, Sway, Word, Forms, Delve
Internet browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc. (recommend the use of multiple browsers)
Document Management Application – Adobe Acrobat Professional
Zoom Desktop Client (https://zoom.us/download)
Free Video / Photo Editing (select 1 or 2) Application – PowerDirector (best) – Google, Promeo – Best App for Social Media, iMovie – Video Editor App for Beginners, Splice – Free Video Editor for Trimming and Cropping, Quik – Best Video Editor for Montages, KineMaster – Video Editing App For Experienced Editors, Filmmaker Pro – Best for Vertical Editing, InShot – Best Video Editor App for Aspiring Social Media Content Creators, Mojo – Best for Any Kind of Social Media Post, VivaVideo – Best for Beginners
Keep the system up to date with Windows Updates, .NET Framework etc. |
Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI, Project, Publisher, Visio, Sway, Word, Forms, Delve
Internet browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc. (recommend the use of multiple browsers)
Document Management Application – Adobe Acrobat Professional
Zoom Desktop Client (https://zoom.us/download)
Free Video / Photo Editing (select 1 or 2) Application – PowerDirector (best) – Google, Promeo – Best App for Social Media, iMovie – Video Editor App for Beginners, Splice – Free Video Editor for Trimming and Cropping, Quik – Best Video Editor for Montages, KineMaster – Video Editing App For Experienced Editors, Filmmaker Pro – Best for Vertical Editing, InShot – Best Video Editor App for Aspiring Social Media Content Creators, Mojo – Best for Any Kind of Social Media Post, VivaVideo – Best for Beginners
Keep the system up to date with Windows Updates, .NET Framework etc. |
Policy on Sync Sessions
- The Sync Sessions must be held in weeks 2, 4, 6, 8.
- The Sync Sessions must be spent having students defending and explaining their research assignment for that week. This time should not be spent lecturing as it should be structured in a manner to help prepare candidates in the process of defending and justifying their research.
- The Sync Sessions must be held Thursday-Saturday.
- If the Sync Sessions are held on a Thursday or Friday night, the times to begin should be 8pm, 9pm, or 10pm Est to accommodate students who are on the west coast.