Objectives: To identify sources of risk for the loss of enterprise information and to develop methods of minimizing the identified risks based on the priorities established by senior management and the financial resources available to mitigate these risks. To understand the role of information systems security in relation to the other business processes in an enterprise. To develop a plan for the enterprise to recover from disasters where information ceases to be available to users. They will also have the skills to test the plan and to ensure that the plan is ready to be implemented when needed. To investigate information systems security incidents and develop and implement solutions to recover or minimize the loss of information. To securely install operating system software and to use this software to build login servers and application servers which are highly resistant to penetration by unauthorized users (both internal and external). To securely install servers on different operating environments. To develop an appropriate information security framework for an enterprise, including plans and policies which reflect recognized standards for implementing security policy (based on identifying stakeholders, security teams and infrastructure, data resource owners, and auditing used to ensure compliance). To determine legal issues involved in information systems security policy and architecture, and to know when to seek advanced legal help and/or help from law enforcement authorities. To manage projects involving cryptographic architectures for security and to implement a variety of solutions involving cryptography. To develop strategies for all methods of access control to an organization’s information systems and media containing organizational information (physical methods and network methods). To ensure that an organization meets the appropriate federal or provincial privacy legislation.

Applications are encouraged from those individuals who possess an undergraduate baccalaureate degree. A four-year degree in computing science, science, or business is preferred, but all degrees are given consideration. Space is limited and admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. To be considered for admission, applicants must present the following requirements: An undergraduate degree from a recognized educational institution: normally a four-year Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, engineering or computing science); students with a three-year degree (for example, Concordia University of Edmonton’s three-year BSc) may be admissible but may be required to take qualifying courses. An admission grade point average (AGPA) of at least 3.0 (on Concordia University of Edmonton’s 4-point scale) or equivalent on the most recently completed 60 credits. A resume. A security clearance. Demonstrated fulfilment of Concordia University of Edmonton’s English Language Requirement, section 13.1.1.D.