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.