Department of Information Technology
Network & Information Security Specialization
Description: 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 Network Security |
Fall ONLY |
| CS 458 | Technologies of Network Security | Spring ONLY |
Math Requirements:
Pre-calc: Math 099, Math 108, Math 109 OR Math 098, Math 106, Math 107
Calc I: Math 111 or Math 138 or Math 113
Calc II: Math 112 or Math 238 or Math 114
Prob and Stat: Math 105 or Math 333
Students interested in taking CS 408--Cryptography and Internet Security should take: (Math 099, Math 108 Math 109 — if necessary)
Math 111 and Math 112 and Math 226--Discrete Analysis as an area elective
* Cryptography is an optional course substitution and is not required to complete the Specialization
Science Requirements:
Any 2 natural science courses that complete the GUR. Only one of these science courses requires a lab. See http://catalog.njit.edu/undergraduate/frontmatter/generaluniv.php for a full listing of courses
Other Optional Specialization Substitutions:
IS 390 - Analysis and System Design, CS 456--Open Systems Networking, other courses in the Specialization may be substituted in consultation with the advisor.

