Chief Information Security Officer Certificate (CISO)
Building on previous knowledge, this certificate will allow you the ability to manage an organizational security program in either the private or public sector in the global marketplace. The goal of the certificate is to prepare you to assist organizations with their security management, outsourcing, and compliance requirements while preparing you for the CISM certification exam.
Admissions Criteria
Available to individuals holding a bachelor's or master's degree. Applicant must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in a computer-related field or provide documented competency in the area of computer security. A minimum of one of the following is required:
- Security+ Certification
- CIW Security Certification
- Network+ Certification
- Microsoft Certification (MCITP, MCSA, MCSE, MCTS)
- Novell Certification (CNA, CNE, MCNE)
- CISCO Certifications (CCNA, CCNE, CCIE)
- Security Certifications (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, SSCP, CPP, CRISC)
OR
Two years of verifiable professional-level, full-time work experience in network design/development/administration or information assurance.
OR
Successfully complete with a grade of "C" (2.000) or better:
- BIT 501 Information Systems Methodology
- BIT 502 Program Design and Development
- BIT 525 Fundamentals of Networks and Telecommunications
Foundation Course
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BIT 546 Information Systems Security
BIT 571 Building an Information Protection Program
BIT 572 Information Security Safeguards
BIT 573 Information Systems Threat Assessment
BIT 574 Cryptography
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Required Courses |
BIT 561 Fundamentals of Project Management
IA 570 CISO Skills
MGT 501 Management, Organizational Learning and Change
MKT 541 Strategic Communications and Public Relations
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Gainful Employment Disclosure Statement
For the most recent year, colleges were requested to report data, occupations in which graduates typically find employment after completing the Chief Information Security Officer Certificate, including Information Security Analysts. Further information on occupations may be found at http://online.onetcenter.org/crosswalk/ and entering the SOC code of 15-1122. The normal time-frame for completing the certificate is nine semesters if a student takes all foundation and required courses. The normal time-frame for completing the certificate is four semesters if a student takes only required courses. For students who had to complete all required and foundation courses, we estimate that tuition and fees would total $17,568 and that books and supplies would total $1,701. For students who had to complete only required courses, we estimate that tuition and fees would total $7,808 and books and supplies would total $756. Walsh College is not required disclose the median loan debt and on-time completion rate of students when less than 10 students completed the program during the reported calendar year.