Information Security Management-2011/2012
Information Security Management - Current Academic Year
Program Code:
ISM1
Offered as an Online Distance Education Program and in a
Face-to-Face Classroom Format*
A One Year Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program
Program Code: ISM1
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September/January Admission
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates
-What business assets need protection?
-What are the vulnerabilities and threats to the business and the assets?
-What safeguards need to be implemented to protect the business?
-Did the protection measures or safeguards work?
The students will develop the skills to identify vulnerabilities to business and implement effective safeguards to minimize risks to acceptable levels. They will learn detailed practical aspects of security such as risk analysis, vulnerability testing, writing security policies, implementing access controls, and performing security audits. An emphasis will be placed on interpersonal, organizational, technical, communication and problem solving skills applied to enhance the effective implementation of security in a business environment.
A One Year Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program
Program Code: ISM1
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September/January Admission
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates
Contact
School of Information Technology: 519-452-4291Program Description
This one year graduate certificate program is 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. Students will gain the knowledge required to manage both the strategic and operational aspects of information security. The focus will be on addressing the following questions:-What business assets need protection?
-What are the vulnerabilities and threats to the business and the assets?
-What safeguards need to be implemented to protect the business?
-Did the protection measures or safeguards work?
The students will develop the skills to identify vulnerabilities to business and implement effective safeguards to minimize risks to acceptable levels. They will learn detailed practical aspects of security such as risk analysis, vulnerability testing, writing security policies, implementing access controls, and performing security audits. An emphasis will be placed on interpersonal, organizational, technical, communication and problem solving skills applied to enhance the effective implementation of security in a business environment.
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario.
- Receipt of Application by February 1st.
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements.
Other Information
- *Classes are delivered online and face-to-face on campus. Full-time and part-time students have the option to watch live and interactive webcasts or attend classes face-to-face on campus for most courses. All webcasts will be recorded and archived so students can review material and learn at their 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 in face-to-face classes.
- Terms are normally 15 weeks unless otherwise stated under Campus Codes and Intakes and at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates.
