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Please note that course schedules may be amended due to low enrollment, faculty availability, and/or other factors.

Online Sync Sessions are an integral part of the online learning experience. Additional information about learning concepts and assignments may be discussed and sync sessions offer valuable opportunities for students to interact with their faculty and peers during the term. We encourage all students to attend live, but if they are unable to, sync sessions will be recorded and posted within Canvas to allow for an asynchronous model of success as well.

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.)