Network Security is a high priority for computing professionals, in business organizations, government agencies, the military, and any proprietary setting. Students choosing this specialization will come to understand the evolution of computer security; applied computer operations and security protocols; data transmission and storage protection methods via cryptography; ways of identifying, understanding and recovering from attacks against computer systems; methods of security breach prevention; network systems availability; applications security, recovery and business continuation procedures; and counter systems penetrations techniques.
Potential careers for students interested in Network and Information Security:
- Wireless Networks Security Administrator
- Network Security Analyst, Information Assurance Engineer
- Firewall Administrator
- Digital Crime Analyst
- Computer Infrastructure Protection Specialist
Choose 8 courses for the Specialization:
|
Course ID |
Course Name |
Normally Offered |
| IT 220 | Wireless Networks Security | Fall and Spring |
| IT 230 | Computer & Network Systems Security | Fall and Spring |
| IT 310 | E-Commerce Technology | Fall and Spring |
| IT 330 | Computer Forensics | Fall and Spring |
| IT 331 | Privacy and IT | Fall and Spring |
| IT 332 | Digital Crime | Fall and Spring |
| IT 400 | Information Technology and the Law | Fall and Spring |
| IT 430 | Ethical Hacking for Administrators | Fall and Spring |
| CS 332 | Operating Systems Principles | Fall and Spring |
| CS 356 | Introduction to Computer Networks | Fall and Spring |
| CS 357 | Fundamentals of NetworkSecurity | Fall ONLY |
| CS 458 | Technologies of Network Security | Spring ONLY |
Please contact the department if you have any questions about Math/Science requirements. Please visit the NJIT Undergraduate Catalog for all course descriptions.
