The Graduate Certificate Program in Information Systems Security has been designed for persons who are interested in science and methods for ensuring secrecy, integrity, and availability of information systems. The Certificate in Information Systems Security may be pursued concurrently with any of the graduate programs in the School of Information Technology and Engineering.

Admission Requirements for the ISS Certificate Program

For admission into the ISS certificate program, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Minimum entrance requirements for
  • Master of Science in Information Systems
  • Master of Science in Software Engineering
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Computer Engineering
• Possess knowledge equivalent to the following George Mason University courses, which are referred to as the foundation courses:
  • INFS 501 Discrete and Logical Structures for Information Systems
  • INFS 515 Computer Organization
  • INFS 590 Program Design and Data Structures

Applicants are required to submit a brief (one- to two-page) statement of educational and work experience in the computing field that includes a self-assessment form, which can be obtained from the Department of Information and Software Systems Engineering. This form provides summary information concerning background and preparation for the program. For those students not enrolled in a graduate degree program at GMU, application for the ISS certificate program is made through the Graduate Admissions Office of the university. Students enrolled in a graduate degree program at GMU should apply to the Department of Information and Software Systems Engineering for admission into the certificate program.

Requirements for the ISS Certificate

Certificate candidates must complete four courses (subject to satisfying prerequisites INFS 601, 612, and 614), with an average grade of B or better, for a total of 12 credits of graduate study. To obtain the certificate a student needs to:

• Take the following compulsory course:
  • INFS 762 - Information Security Principles

• Take three courses from:
  • ECE 646 (formerly 543) - Cryptography and Computer Network Security
  • ECE 746 (formerly 636) - Secure Telecommunication Systems
  • INFS 765 - Database and Distributed Systems Security
  • INFS 766 - Internet Security Protocols
  • INFS 767 - Secure Electronic Commerce
  • INFT 862 - Formal Models for Computer Security (Restricted to PhD students)
  • INFT 962 - Advanced Topics in Computer Security (Restricted to PhD students)

Applicants may obtain more information by contacting Department of Information and Software Systems Engineering, Room 330, Science and Technology II, (703) 993-1640.

ISS Certificate Course Descriptions

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Designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency

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	The Committee on National Security Systems and the National Security Agency have certified that George Mason University offers a set of courseware that has been reviewed by National Level Information Assurance Subject Matter Experts and determined to meet National Training Standards for Information Systems Security Professionals, NSTISSI No. 4011, 4012, and 4013 for academic years 2005 - 2008.

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The Information Assurance Scholarship Program is open to U.S. Citizens pursuing undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees from the Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education

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