Sam Houston St. may offer online MS in Info Assurance & Security

Discussion in 'IT and Computer-Related Degrees' started by FLA Expatriate, May 19, 2007.

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  1. FLA Expatriate

    FLA Expatriate New Member

    SHSU Regents Approve Three New Degrees

    ...Also approved were an online/distance education Master of Science in Information Assurance and Security and a Master of Science in Accounting...

    ...Another degree will address another growing problem--how to protect online data in a computer-dominated world.

    The Master of Science in Information Assurance and Security will train professionals in data storage, data communication, infrastructure and intellectual property. Organizations have become increasingly concerned about those areas relating to authentication and verification of users and systems, backup and disaster recovery, and prevention and avoidance of data security problems.

    SHSU's Department of Computer Science already operates a Center for Excellence in Digital Forensics and offers a Master of Science in Digital Forensics. Nine new courses will be added to support the new degree, if approved...
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    If approved, this program could provide another viable option for InfoSec/IA students. It will be interesting to see if the program receives NSA recognition.
     

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