SANS Technology Institute - Masters Programs

The Master of Science Degree in Information Security Engineering

URL: http://www.sans.edu/programs/msise/

This MSISE program will prepare students to head teams of technologists who are responsible for information security assessments, architectures, operations, monitoring, auditing, and lead information security programs. Graduates will be qualified to seek positions such as technical director for information security, senior security analyst, senior security administrator, information systems security manager, information systems security officer, information security manager, and chief information security officer. The program focuses primarily on the technical and problem-solving skills associated with security implementation, but adds instruction on project management and effective communications to help graduates prepare to take responsibility for the work of other technologists.

The Master of Science Degree in Information Security Management

URL: http://www.sans.edu/programs/msism/

The MSISM (Management) Program is designed to help a candidate become the highest-ranking management employee in an IT Security organization. In the government this is often called the Designated Approving Authority, or Information Assurance Manager (IAM). In the industry, titles such as Chief Security Officer or Chief Information Security Officer are often used. In addition to the strong writing skills the program produces through the GIAC Gold program or the Writing Assignments for all courses, the community project requirements training includes teamwork and oral presentation practice.