Information Security

The Associate of Applied Science in Information Security will prepare you to work in areas related to information assurance and computer security. The certificates are designed for students currently working in the computer industry to enhance their knowledge of information and network-related risks and their avoidance and resolution. Major employers include computer and data processing companies, wholesale and retail trade companies, universities and colleges, and federal, state, and local government agencies.

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WHY CHOOSE THE INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM?
Information Security is a topic everyone can understand. Identity theft, stolen credit card information, and hacked computers are in the news every day. The United States is behind in producing people who can counter these attacks. As an Information Security student, you will be the one to start to take these matters into your own hands. You will learn how to set up proper defenses for not only computers, but also for the physical environment and through understanding of social engineering. Please join us as we build the cyber-defense of our communities!

SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD
Computer Security, Information Assurance Technicians

DEGREES AVAILABLE
Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Science via Ivy Tech Online, Technical Certificate, Technical Certificate via Ivy Tech Online, short- term Certificate, and short- term Certificate via Ivy Tech Online. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

Short-term certificates are sequences of technical and professional courses that are industry focused and designed for workforce preparation. They provide access to targeted, short-term training in a discipline, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area.

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

Short-term certificates are sequences of technical and professional courses that are industry focused and designed for workforce preparation. They provide access to targeted, short-term training in a discipline, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area.

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

Short-term certificates are sequences of technical and professional courses that are industry focused and designed for workforce preparation. They provide access to targeted, short-term training in a discipline, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area.

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION SECURITY
(Minimum of 31 credit hours)

The Technical Certificate in Information Security can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Applied Science degree. Many available jobs require advanced education beyond the high school diploma. Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and quantitative skills.

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SECURITY
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

Associate of Applied Science degree programs are two-year programs that prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take the program over a longer period of time. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce.

This degree is also available online. See below for more information.

IVY TECH ONLINE DEGREE OPTIONS

You also have the option to earn an Associate of Applied Science, Technical Certificate, and short-term certificate via Ivy Tech Online. This virtual option provides students with the same content and knowledge as our traditional program, but is delivered entirely through our distance education delivery system.

• Certificate in Advanced Forensics via Ivy Tech Online (21 credits)

• Certificate in Data Security via Ivy Tech Online (27 credits)

• Certificate in Network Penetration Testing via Ivy Tech Online (21 credits)

• Certificate in Network Security via Ivy Tech Online (27 credits)

• Certificate in Secure Network Defense via Ivy Tech Online (27 credits)

• Technical Certificate in Information Security via Ivy Tech Online (Minimum of 31 credit hours)

• Associate of Applied Science in Information Security via Ivy
  Tech Online (Minimum of 60 credit hours)