CSU Center for Information Assurance Education
Columbus State University, in response to
concerns raised by local industry, has committed itself to providing a quality education
in computer and network security. As a part of this commitment, the University
has created a Center for Information Assurance Education. This center resides
within the TSYS School of Computer Science, located in the Center for Commerce
and Technology on the main campus of Columbus State University.
Currently, Columbus State University offers a Masters of Science in Applied Computer
Science with a concentration in Information Assurance. The first such degree
was awarded in May 2003 and there have been several graduates since then.
The curriculum for
this concentration was developed in cooperation with several local industries and
trade groups, including Chattahoochee Valley Infragard, a chapter of the national
Infragard organization. The curriculum
has since been reviewed for compliance with nationally recognized standards in Information
Assurance Education and was recently determined to be compliant with NSTISSI-4011
and NSTISSI-4014, standards published by the Committee on National Security Systems
and the National Security Agency (NSA) of the United
States.
As a part of its commitment to the education of professionals in all areas of information
assurance, Columbus State University is working with the the National Security Agency
to be accredited as a Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.
The first application for this recognition led to encouragement from the NSA and
many helpful suggestions for curriculum improvement. After addressing the
concerns arising from the application, CSU will again apply for the recognition
in December 2010.
Information Assurance faculty
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