Information Security Incorporated in Non-Technical Disciplines

Criminal Justice

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program includes a series of information security related courses:

CJI 0606 Terrorism from a Criminal Justice Perspective (3 credits):
This graduate course addresses the problem of terrorism from a criminal justice perspective. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of terrorism and the major issues associated with responding to terrorism in a democratic society. The first half of the course defines and conceptualizes international criminal law generally and terrorism specifically, reviews the history of terrorism, and discusses criminological theories that can best be applied to terrorism. The second half of the course focuses on the threat of terrorism in and against the United States. We will review and analyze trends in terrorist activity (including cyberterrorism), terrorist groups, and specific strategies used to respond to terrorist threats in the United States.

CJI 6101 Fundamentals of Security Technologies (3 credits)
This course investigates fundamental assurance technologies that can be applied to interface specifications, architectures, and implementations of information security mechanisms. Principles of testing are discussed and applied to demonstrative and vulnerability testing. The selection of appropriate security applications, security lifecycles, and interoperability issues will also be covered. Prerequisites: CJI 6106, 6109.

CJI 6102 Information Security Management (3 credits)
This course will integrate concepts and techniques from management and organizational behavior in order to identify, understand, and propose solutions to the problems of computer security and security administration. Particular focus will be on the role of managers in the security process and the development of effective policies and procedures. Prerequisites: CJI 6107, 6108

CJI 6103 Information Security Policy, Privacy, and Ethics (3 credits)
This course will cover the development and need for information security policies, issues regarding privacy, and the application of computer ethics. The course will also focus on legal issues and legislation that impacts the design, implementation, and administration of secure infrastructures. Prerequisite: CJI 6107.

CJI 6104 Information Systems Auditing and Secure Operations (3 credits)
Information security ultimately depends upon correct usage of available security features. This course covers principles and practice related to secure operation of existing information technology. Topics related to security auditing and accountability will also be discussed. Prerequisites: CJI 6107, 6108.

CJI 6105 Information Security Project (3 credits)
This project course integrates all of the knowledge accumulated through the previous courses and serves as a capstone for the Concentration in Information Security. The class focuses on best practices demonstrated through case studies and systems assessment. Students may enroll in this class only after completing all of the information security concentration courses.