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VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
Since 1842, Villanova Universitys
Augustinian Catholic intellectual
tradition has been the cornerstone
of an academic community in which
students learn to think critically, act
compassionately and succeed while
serving others. There are more than
10,000 undergraduate, graduate and
law students in the Universitys five
collegesthe College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences, the Villanova School of
Business, the College of Engineering,
the College of Nursing and the
Villanova University School of Law. As
students grow intellectually, Villanova
prepares them to become ethical
leaders who create positive change
everywhere life takes them. U.S. News
& World Report has ranked Villanova
as the #1 Regional University in the
North for more than 20 years.
Villanova offers a variety of online
certificate programs in todays most
in-demand disciplines: Business
Process Management, Project
Management, Business and Law of
Sports, Lean Six Sigma, Contract
Management, IS Security, Business
Analysis, Software Testing, IT
Service Management/ITIL, Business
Intelligence, Human Resources, ROI
Methodology, Leadership, and Finance
and Accounting for the Non-Financial
Manager. The University also offers
online graduate degrees including the
Master of Public Administration and
Master of Science in Human Resource
Development, allowing professionals
worldwide to earn the same degree as
campus-based students.

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Learn New Ways to Secure

Vital Information Systems
Build the qualifications and confidence to lead any IS security team! Villanovas online
IS security programs, including a Master Certificate in IS Security, Information Security
Management and Information Security Management Government, and new Advanced
Master Certificate in Cyber Security, can help you do just that.

PROTECT YOUR ENTERPRISE

Whether you choose the Master Certificate in Information Systems Security, Master
Certificate in Information Security Management or the new Advanced Master Certificate
in Cyber Security, youll learn how to lead your company into battle against everything from
outright threats to the most complex cryptographic attacks.
Earn your Master Certificate in IS Security or Advanced Master Certificate in Cyber Security by
completing three courses. Each online course prepares you for the management demands of
todays IT security leader while providing valuable skills you can apply immediately at work
and advanced certification potential (Security+ and CASP) through CompTIA (Computing
Technology Industry Association). The master certificate and CompTIA Security+
certification focus on mid-level professionals, while the Advanced Master Certificate in Cyber
Security focuses on advanced network security professionals.
Earn your Master Certificate in Information Security Management by completing three courses.
This master certificate and a CISSP certification are ideal for individuals looking to advance
into senior leadership positions. Following completion of your program, you can test to earn
your (ISC)2 certification. Three designations are administered by (ISC)2 based on your work
experience: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Systems Security
Certified Practitioner (SSCP) and Associate of (ISC)2.

PREPARE FOR MUST-HAVE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS

Per Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570.1, employees and contractors with
information system access must obtain an information security certification. Villanovas
Master Certificate in Information Security Management Government and new Advanced
Master Certificate in Cyber Security prepare you to meet the most stringent federal
government qualifications. Protect information systems, address specific security issues, and
apply skill areas from the latest bodies of knowledge for credentials including CISSP, SSCP,
CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP).

Critical Areas of Expertise

The Master Certificate in Information Security Management Government program prepares
you for CAP certification, an (ISC)2 qualification that meets government-mandated FISMA
standards. Further, it conforms to the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS)
National Standard 4011 used by many federal agencies as a security knowledge benchmark
enabling you to prepare for required certifications. The Advanced Master Certificate in Cyber
Security prepares you to achieve CASP, a must-have certification developed with input from
and approved by the DoD.

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BECOME AN EXPERT EARN A MASTER CERTIFICATE!

Position yourself to manage IS security operations. Villanovas online IS Security program
offers four tracks that lead to a Master Certificate in IS Security, a Master Certificate in
Information Security Management, a Master Certificate in Information Security Management
Government or an Advanced Master Certificate in Cyber Security.
Through this unique online curriculum, youll gain invaluable insight into the latest techniques
and cutting-edge technology used by industry experts. Youll learn how they lead in the war
against everything from outright threats to even the most complex cryptographic attacks.
Whichever program you choose, youll expand your expertise in both the theoretical and the
applied aspects of information systems security.

Program Benefits
Master critical security concepts impacting todays businesses and government agencies
Develop best practices for business continuity in the event of a disaster or change in the
business such as a merger
Learn the critical components of an organizations systems infrastructure
Prepare for certification exams to become compliant with DoD Directive 8570.1, as well as
meet National Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security and other government
agency standards

Who Should Register?

These programs are for professionals developing skills on the management side of IS Security
and for those protecting the assets of an organization or government agency. They provide
government employees and contractors, managers and other professionals with the high-end
skills necessary to achieve industry certification.

GET CERTIFIED!
Your certificate program prepares you for certification exams offered by (ISC)2 and CompTIA.
Essentials of IS Security

Advanced Cyber Security

Mastering IS Security+

Choose One Elective*

Advanced
Information
Assurance &
Security

Choose One Elective*

Choose One
Elective*

Advanced
Information
Assurance &
Security-Gov

NEW

ADVANCED MASTER CERTIFICATE IN CYBER SECURITY

MASTER
CERTIFICATE IN
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
SECURITY

MASTER
CERTIFICATE IN
INFORMATION
SECURITY
MANAGEMENT

MASTER
CERTIFICATE IN
INFORMATION
SECURITY
MANAGEMENTGOVERNMENT

EXPERIENCE AN UNMATCHED
ONLINE CLASSROOM
Our online classroom is second to
none! Its dynamic, interactive and
multimedia-driven. Instant messaging
and shared virtual whiteboards allow
you to interact with classmates and
faculty in real time. And two-way voice
over IP is a great personal touch for
students who prefer to communicate
via voice to ask questions or discuss
weekly assignments.
Communicating with professors
during virtual office hours and viewing
leading industry experts via streaming
video make learning faster than in the
traditional classroom setting. Youll do
everything online in your own time, so
you can work full time while continuing
your education.

UNPARALLELED FEATURES
Virtual classroom provides two-way
voice over IP with instant messaging
and shared whiteboard features
Professor-led classes through online
streaming video
Lectures also available on CD-ROM
and as downloadable MP3 and
MP4 files
Chat rooms and discussion boards
for rich, real-time interaction with
professors and students alike
Ability to study anytime, anywhere
No required login times
24/7 access
Multimedia access not a
book-in-a-box, go-it-alone program

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* See page 6 for list of electives.

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GET THE IS SECURITY SKILLS YOU NEED ONLINE!

Essentials of Information Systems Security

Advanced Information Assurance and Security

This course expands general knowledge of IS security and addresses

topics critical to achieving success in todays security-conscious
environment, preparing you to meet the intense demands of the IS
security profession.

This course analyzes advanced facets of security management and

practices, preparing you for the CISSP or SSCP certification exam.
You will master the 10 domains of the CISSP certification exam,
as well as the seven domains of the SSCP certification exam. Youll
also learn the latest security terms and critical principles in the
recently updated (ISC) Common Body of Knowledge. Armed with
the latest practices of good security management, youll be prepared
for security leadership positions in any enterprise.

What Youll Learn:

The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Differences between threats and attacks
Security ethics
Risk identification and assessment
Risk management, control and mitigation
IS security policies, procedures and design models
Incident response and disaster recovery
Project management techniques for IS security
Security functions, considerations and maintenance
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Technical topics of implementation
Identity management systems

Mastering IS Security+
This course is designed for IS security and IT networking
professionals, people interested in learning more in-depth
information about the IS security profession, as well as those
interested in obtaining the CompTIA Security+ certification.
What Youll Learn:
Prevention, detection and response
Risk-based security and OSI model
Access control and authentication
RADIUS, TACACS+, SMTP, IMAP and POP
Securing email against threats
Wireless protocols, vulnerabilities and site security
Hardening the network and applications
Hashing, encryption and digital signatures
Applied cryptographic concepts
SSL/TLS, HTTPS and LDAP
Physical security and disaster recovery
Botnets, DDoS and System Scanning
Cloud computing and virtualization
IP addressing, password attacks, malware and
social engineering

What Youll Learn:

Risks associated with site security
History and purpose of cryptography
Access control methods
System architecture protection schemes
Wireless networks and associated vulnerabilities
Testing and implementing a disaster recovery plan
Risk management techniques and practices

Advanced Information Assurance and Security - Government

As part of the Master Certificate in Information Security
Management Government, this coursework conforms 100% to the
Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Standard
4011, examines advanced aspects of security management
and practices for government, and prepares you for the CAP,
CISSP and SSCP certification exams. You will master the five
domains of the CAP certification exam, as well as the 10 domains
of the CISSP and seven domains of the SSCP certification
exams. Equipped with knowledge of current methods of security
management, youll be prepared to earn the government-required
certification that is vital to your career.
What Youll Learn:
Elements of certification and accreditation
The certification and accreditation life cycle
Securing a site
Access control vulnerabilities and exposure
CPU modes and protection rings
How packets move in a network
Emergency response
Qualitative risk assessment skills

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Advanced Cyber Security NEW

VILLANOVA ONLINE FACULTY & PRACTICING PROFESSIONALS

Stay ahead of growing cyber security threats while boosting your

career potential with an Advanced Cyber Security certificate from
Villanova. Build the technical knowledge and skills required to
intellectualize, project and devise secure solutions across complex
environments as you prepare for CompTIA Advanced Security
Practitioner (CASP) a respected credential developed with and
approved by the Department of Defense. A must for anyone looking
to demonstrate a mastery of the latest cyber security tools and
tactics, this course is ideal to prepare for CASP certification, and
is the perfect complement to CompTIA Security+ certification.

Program faculty and staff possess a wealth of knowledge and realworld experience. To view full bios, please visit VillanovaU.com.

What Youll Learn:

Firewall design and placement
Enterprise storage
Intrusion detection and prevention
Industry threats and trends
Encryption
Cryptanalysis
BYOD controls and concerns
Footprinting
Risk assessment and management
VoIP security issues and concerns
Integration of enterprise-wide security solutions

Deborah (Debbie) Dahlin, CISSP

Ms. Dahlin has over 30 years of IT experience. When not training,
she works as an independent consultant performing programming
and systems integration. She holds a BS in Chemistry from the
University of West Florida, and is completing an MS in Computer
Security. Her own training and certifications include: CISSP, CNE,
MCSE, Ingres-SQL, CWNA, CWSP, CWAP, CWNE, CEH,
CHFI, ECSA, LPT and Security+.

Michael Gregg, CISSP, MA

President of security assessment and training firm Superior
Solutions, Inc., Mr. Gregg has more than 20 years of experience
in the IT field. He holds two associates degrees, a bachelors
degree, and a masters degree. Mr. Gregg has earned more than
20 certifications including: CISSP, MCSE, CCNA, CTT+,CIW
Security Analyst, CEH, NSA IAM, SCNP and TICSA. He has
consulted and taught for many Fortune 500 companies.

George Mays, CISSP

President of G.W. Mays & Associates, Inc., Mr. Mays has more than
35 years of experience in computing, data communications and
networking. Mr. Mays also served as database administrator for two
Fortune 500 companies. He spent 10 years directing engineering
and system development for the largest electronic document
conversion firm in America. His certifications include CISSP,
Security+, CCNA, A+, Network+, I-Net+ and MSCE.

Robert H. Arakelian, MBA

A senior information technology executive with over 30 years
of experience, Mr. Arakelian has held progressive management
positions in the Campbell Soup Company, including VP of IT for
Godiva Chocolatier, as well as Campbells Director for Global
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning. He holds
a BS in Mathematics from Villanova and an MBA from Widener
University.

Lawrence Greenblatt, CISSP

A senior security consultant and trainer with InterNetwork Defense,
Mr. Greenblatt has been involved with information security for over
two decades. He is one of the worlds leading CISSP instructors,
having worked at IBM for four years. Mr. Greenblatt holds the
following certifications: CISSP, CEH, ECSA, CCNP, CCDP,
MCSE, MCT, CNE, Security+, Linux+ and ITIL Foundation.

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TUITION

Master Certificates in IS Security and Advanced Master Certificate in Cyber Security
University Alliance (UA) is a leader
in facilitating the online delivery of
associates, bachelors and masters
degrees as well as professional
certificate programs from the nations
leading traditional universities and
institutions. Universities powered by
UAs technology and support services
have surpassed 757,000 individual
enrollments from more than 185,000
students making UA one of the
largest facilitators of e-learning in the
country. Universities that collaborate
with UA include Villanova University,
the University of Notre Dames
Mendoza College of Business, Florida
Institute of Technology, Michigan
State University, University of Florida,
University of South Florida, Valparaiso
University, New England College,
University of St. Thomas, University of
San Francisco, Jacksonville University,
University of Vermont, The University
of Scranton, and Dominican University.
One simple call connects you to a
broad range of benefits. You will be
assigned an enrollment advisor who
serves as your contact for nonacademic
issues answering questions about
financing options, helping you to enroll
in the next class and more. Technical
support personnel are available 24
hours a day, and other professionals
are also easily accessible every step of
the way.

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Sign up for any track and receive the exclusive tuition rate listed below.

Master Certificate in IS Security

Essentials of Information Systems Security

$2,095

Mastering IS Security+

$2,495

Choose elective*

$2,095

TOTAL
Three-course master certificate package (a $1,090 savings)

$6,685
$5,595

Variable

Master Certificate in Information Security Management

Master Certificate in Information Security Management - Government
Essentials of Information Systems Security

$2,095

Mastering IS Security+

$2,495

Adv. Info. Assurance & Security OR Adv. Info. Assurance & Security - Gov.

$3,095

TOTAL
Three-course master certificate package (a $1,090 savings)

$7,685
$6,595

Advanced Master Certificate in Cyber Security

Advanced Cyber Security

$2,995

Choose elective*

$2,095

Choose elective*

$2,095

TOTAL
Three-course master certificate package (a $1,090 savings)

$7,185
$6,095

Variable
Variable

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Earn 4.5 CEUs for Essentials of IS Security, Mastering
IS Security+ and Advanced Cyber Security. Earn 6.0 CEUs for Advanced Information
Assurance & Security.
Professional Development Units (PDUs): Earn 45 PDUs for Essentials of IS Security,
Mastering IS Security+ and Advanced Cyber Security. Earn 60 PDUs for Advanced
Information Assurance & Security.
ACE Credit Recommendations: The American Council on Education (ACE) has recommended
three undergraduate credit hours for Essentials of IS Security and Mastering IS Security+,
and four credit hours for Advanced Information Assurance & Security.
* Electives include: Essentials of Software Testing, Essentials of Business Analysis, Maximizing IS/IT Team Effectiveness, Project
Management for the IS/IT Professional, Six Sigma Green Belt Information Technology, Essentials of Business Intelligence, ITIL
Foundation.

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WHAT TYPES OF ASSISTANCE AND EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS ARE AVAILABLE?

Tuition Assistance
Your tuition cost may be covered by your companys tuition assistance program and may also
be tax deductible. Consult your HR department and your tax advisor for more information.

Smart Option Loan

Sallie Mae offers a flexible, low-cost loan product specifically designed to help working
adults who enroll in an accredited universitys distance learning certificate program. For more
information on the Sallie Mae Smart Option LoanSM, contact a program representative today or
fill out an online application.

Military and Government Savings

Exclusive savings of 15% per course are available for active U.S. military servicemembers.
For more information, call 800-983-6484. In addition, all federal, state and local
government employees are eligible, via our agreement with the National Technical
Information Service (NTIS), to save 10% off individual certificate courses and 5% off master
certificate programs. Call 800-959-6138 and identify yourself as a government employee to
benefit from these savings.

CORPORATE PROGRAMS
Unleash the Power of Your Organization
Establish a corporate training program and position your organization for positive results.
Contact us today for complete details.

What Youll Get

A well-educated workforce is the first step toward corporate success. Along with saving your
company valuable time and money, youll provide your employees with the opportunity to
learn the necessary skills to lead improvement initiatives that result in measurable sales
growth, economic value, customer satisfaction and retention, and employee satisfaction and
motivation. These skills will help increase your bottom line and create a streamlined work
environment.

Start With a Pilot Program

Register a group of your employees in an online class, and see how their newly acquired
knowledge increases productivity and impacts your bottom line. This pilot program offers the
following services to your organization:
Exclusive corporate pricing
A survey of employees after class to ensure quality and satisfaction
An end-of-course review with corporate managers
All employees will be in the same online class
Put your staff on the road to success with IS security training from Villanova University!
Getting started is easy. Contact us today for complete details.

A DIVERSE NETWORK
Join the growing number of companies
nationwide who have experienced the
University Alliance difference:
American Mobile Healthcare
Bank of America
BASF Corporation
Boehringer Ingelheim
Booz | Allen | Hamilton
Cigna
Defense Acquisition University
Deterrent Technology
EdLink, LLC
FedEx Corporation
Genesys Healthcare
Hallmark Health Systems
HighMark, Inc.
Institute of Financial Consultants
Interactive Advertising Bureau
Johnson & Johnson
Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
KPMG
National Assoc. of Govt. Contractors
National Technical Information
Services
Pitney Bowes
Plexis Healthcare Systems
Scholarship Management Services
Smith & Nephew
STIHL, Inc.
SunGard Data Systems
The Boeing Corporation
Tuition Advisory Services
U.S. Armed Forces
U.S. Dept. of Defense
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
U.S. Dept. of Labor
Wabash National
Wackenhut Services, Inc.
Xerox Corporation

Corporate Rates
Are Available

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