Information Security Management

Offered as an online distance education program and in a face-to-face classroom format *

Secure your future in the fastest-growing sector!

Information Security Management is a graduate program designed to provide students with a holistic approach to information systems security as it applies to business.

The program will provide a broad understanding of security concepts and concentrate on industry best practices for information security. You will gain the knowledge required to manage both the strategic and operational aspects of information security, and develop the skills to identify vulnerabilities to business implementing effective safeguards to minimize risks to acceptable levels.

During the year, you will learn detailed practical aspects of security such as risk analysis, vulnerability testing, writing security policies, implementing access controls, and performing security audits.

Graduates would obtain positions such as security analysts, chief security officer, information security auditor, network security analyst, IT technical security specialist, and threat-risk/vulnerability security specialist.

* Classes are delivered online and face-to-face on campus. Full-time or part-time students have the option to watch live and interactive webcasts or attend classes face-to-face on campus. 

All webcasts will be recorded and archived so you can review material and learn at your own pace. Students will require access to a computer and the Internet, preferably high-speed if attending online, and students will require a suitable laptop if attending face-to-face classes.

Program coordinator:

Karen MacIntyre
Phone: (519) 452-4430 ext. 4337
E-mail: kmacintyre@fanshawec.ca