Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Assurance

The Bachelor of Science in Information Security and Assurance (BS-ISA) is designed for students with an interest in the wide range of activities associated with the protection of information, one of an organization's most vital assets. The degree seeks to provide a student with a foundation in computer operations, programming and data communications with both breadth and depth of instruction in a number of areas including:

• Access Control Systems & Methodology
• Telecommunications & Network Security
• Security Management Practices
• Application and Systems Development
• Cryptography
• Security Architecture and Models
• Computer Operations Security
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning
• Computer Law, Investigations and Ethics
• Physical Security

The BS - Information Security and Assurance will offer students both lecture overviews and hands-on experiences with the tools and technologies necessary to protect our information resources. The curriculum is specifically designed to encompass both technical details and administrative functions.

The BS - Information Security and Assurance consists of 123 semester hours of coursework. Students must complete each major course with a grade of "C" or better to use the course to fulfill degree requirements.

For degree requirements and course descriptions, reference the Undergraduate Catalog. Additional advising materials are available from the CSIS Department.

For more information contact Dr. Whitman at mwhitman@kennesaw.edu.