Course Listings for the MS in Information Systems for SPS Graduates, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies - Northwestern School of Professional Studies

Program Courses

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CIS 457-DL : Management of Information Security

Description

This course introduces participants to the technical, administrative and governance aspects of information security management system (ISMS). Participants are provided resources and tools essential to design, develop, implement, and manage an effective security management program. The course will also present the elements and actions required to develop an effective and practical information security strategy. Course topics include operational, physical, and network security. The course will examine the relation between information security, incident response, risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Other discussion topics include: COBIT, Sarbanes Oxley, PCI – DSS, and selected Compliance topics. Beginning preparation for the CISSP Industry exam is also included in the course. (Required: CIS 413-0 or CIS 413-DL. Recommended: CIS 452-0 or CIS 452-DL and CIS 455-0 or CIS 455-DL.)