Information Systems Security, Minor

The Minor in Information Systems Security offers students an opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding of methods and applications of information security. It thus provides an excellent compliment and/or improvement to the functional knowledge obtained through other programs. Two preparation courses (6 units) and five ISS concentration courses (15 units) comprise the minor. 

The Minor in Information Systems Security offers students an opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding of methods and applications of information security. It thus provides an excellent compliment and/or improvement to the functional knowledge obtained through other programs. Two preparation courses (6 units) and five ISS concentration courses (15 units) comprise the minor. 

Requirements

Preparation for the Minor: (6 units)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Select one of the following two courses:		3
CIS 270	Info Sys/Tech Fundamentals
CSC 111	Introduction to Computers and Basic Programming
CIS 370	Info Sys Theory and Practice	3
Total Hours		6

The Minor: (15 units)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CIS 378	Info Security Theories & Pract	3
CIS 478	Firewall and Computer Network Security	3
CIS 482	Databases & Web Security	3
CIS 488	Mgt of Information Security	3
Select one course from the following:		3
CIS 272	Business Programming I
CIS 275	Internet Literacy
CIS 372	Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 373	Database Systems
CIS 375	Data Communications
Total Hours		15