The program is designed around the skills associated with coordinating security efforts related to information technology and many other fields relating to security initiatives and standards. Additionally, students will discover the importance of a comprehensive system-wide information security program to ensure that appropriate policies, standards and procedures designed to protect the security of information are documented and followed. The Information Assurance degree reflects the application of theory and an alignment with industry standards and guidelines.

Information Assurance Objectives

Appraise, implement and manage an organization's global security strategies and systems to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations and safeguard the organization.
Develop, coordinate and manage all information security related (processes, practices and policies) efforts and goals, including information technology, physical security, regulations, initiatives and standards consistent with a global business strategic plan organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents and limit exposure and liability in all areas of information, financial, physical, personal and reputation risk
Safeguard intellectual property, information and physical assets, systems and facilities including information security audits, business continuity, incident response and the investigation of security breaches in accordance with regulations and legal matters
Research and deploy state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovative security management techniques to safeguard an organization's intellectual and physical assets to ensure that all information systems are functional and secure