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

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

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

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.