Major in Information Assurance Online
UAT-Online's innovative program uses an online curriculum that allows you to learn from the comfort
of your own home, at your convenience. Click here to learn about the graduate track in Information Security,
available either on campus or online.
An accredited degree
You can earn these accredited degrees through UAT-Online:
How UAT-Online Works
Classes are taken one at a time, each lasting a total of five weeks. Three classes are taken each semester for a
total of 15 weeks. Courses are taken sequentially in order to build on the foundation of acquired skills, which
helps to increase overall understanding and comprehension.
A Major in Net Security will train you to:
- Install, configure and secure computer, network, security components, client and server operating systems following industry-standard guidelines
- Identify the various topologies, standards, technologies and protocols employed in secured systems
- Design, install, configure, maintain and secure network directory services and infrastructure, server services, routers and switches
- Plan, audit, document and troubleshoot information security systems using the OSI model
- Examine and demonstrate familiarity with federal guidelines, policies and procedures that govern information security
- Document and implement systems defense and countermeasures by utilizing disaster recovery planning and by hardening systems to ensure information security
- Examine and mitigate current industry threats, risks, malicious activities, covert methodology and unconventional tactics that may be deployed against a system, then evaluate, select, deploy and assess security measures to respond to and alleviate a security incident to prevent loss of sensitive information
- Implement and maintain security tools in the detection, notification, isolation and resolution of issues impacting information security
- Demonstrate familiarity with different scripting and/or programming languages as they relate to maintaining network security