Polytechnic University, a designated Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance is offering National Security Agency (NSA) approved certificates in Information Assurance. The certificates will be awarded to students who are pursuing a bachelors or master degree in computer science, computer engineering, telecommunication, or electrical engineering at Polytechnic University and have completed the following course requirements listed below.
NSTISSI 4011: Information Security Professional
Certification Requirements:
- CS 540* Data Structure & Algorithms
- CS 637* Programming Languages
- CS 623* Operating Systems I
- CS 613* Computer Architecture I
- EL 536* Principles of Communication Networks or
EE 136 Communication Networks - CS 6841Computer Networking
- CS 681 Information, Privacy & Security or
CS 392 Computer Security - CS 682 Network Management & Security or
CS 393 Network Security - CS 996 Information Security Management
NSTISSI 4013: Information Systems Administration
Certification Requirements:
- 4011 Certification Requirements (see above)
- CS 996 Penetration Testing and System Analysis
- CS 6242 Operating Systems II
NSTISSI 4016: Risk Analyst
Certification Requirements:
- 4013 Certification Requirements (see above)
- CS 916 Application Security
If you satisfy requirements for any of the above certificates please download a petition form (PDF), and submit the completed form to CS Department academic advisor, Ms. Susana Garcia, along with proof of completion of requirements. You will receive confirmation once we have verified your credentials.
Notes:
* These courses can be waived, if you have attended a comparable course and can demonstrate proficiency on the required topics.
1 Can be replaced with EL537.
2 Can be replaced with CS3254.
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