Graduate Program in Information Security

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Is your knowledge of current data protection all it should be? Our Graduate Certificate Program in Information Security qualifies you to counter data attacks and cyber crime successfully. Our high-quality training offers the best conditions to survive in a rapidly growing segment of the digital economy.

The Graduate Certificate Program in Information Security is a program developed by the State University of New York, Albany (SUNY), and is arousing great interest internationally. The partner-ship between SUNY and gsem combines the strengths of business schools and expertise from different continents to provide con-tinuing training to executives in today‘s global and technology-dominated economy. The opportunity to participate in an in-service US high school program and to discuss complex issues with fellow students from different origins and professional backgrounds offers students a practice-focused education that cannot be acquired in any other way.

The program structure of the State University of New York at Al-bany reflects the needs of the European market. Participants on the Graduate Certificate Program in Information Security graduate from course modules of study in Switzerland and at the Business School of the State University of New York at Albany.

Graduates of the program will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Information Security of the State University of New York at Alba-ny. In addition, transfer credits will be awarded, which can count when applying for further programs.

Studying at the State University of New

York at Albany – SUNY

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Graduate Program in Information Security

International Graduate Certificate Program in Information Security

The University at Al-bany is part of the State University of New York - SUNY. SUNY has 64 campuses with 450,000 students enrolled, making it the largest university network in the US. The University at Albany, founded in 1844, is the oldest of SUNY‘s campuses, with more than 15,000 stu-dents, making it one of the four so-called SUNY University Centers. The nine schools and col-leges of the University at Albany include the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineer-ing, which is a world

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Network and control systems

“Network operation and control systems in the energy sector are being increasingly automated. They build on two-way communication and are connected to the Internet or other computer networks. Whilst technological progress has enabled groundbreaking modernization of the network, this has become more vulnerable to cyber attacks due to increasing intercon-nectivity,” write the two US Congressman Edward J. Markey and Henry A. Waxman in their report „Electric Grid Vulnerability“ published in 2013. Their report makes it clear that this vulnerability brings a real risk; in the US, the power grid is still exposed to a variety of cyber attacks daily, which in serious cases could result in to extensive power outages.

Such threats are not limited to the energy sector alone. According to a study published by the Ponemon Institute in collabo-ration with IBM in May 2014, criminal activities are the main reason for loss of data, giving rise to costs for companies in Germany, for example, of an average $ 4.74 million per incident. The bulk of the costs incurred are due to the resultant loss of image and dwindling customer loyalty. At the same time, the study points out that these costs can be significantly reduced if companies arm themselves promptly with an incident response and crisis management plan and well thought out business continuity management. And here it is not only technicians, but also senior executives who need to be involved, as it is also a question of dealing with strategic challenges.

A study program not just for IT experts and developers

The sharp rise in demand for experts in IT security has brought about a significant shortage of skilled workers and has led Prof. Dr. Sanjay Goel of the University at Albany to develop a Gradu-ate CertificGradu-ate in Information Security Program (GCIS). This course teaches you skills that allow you to protect your own company successfully against cybercrime and hacking. It is important to know that the GCIS program provides not only technical under-standing, but especially business skills. It is therefore oriented not solely towards IT professionals or software developers, but representatives of all sectors which are increasingly dependent on complex IT systems, such as the energy sector, the financial sector, industry, telecommunications, health care, or consultancy. This also means no previous training as a computer scientist is required to be included in the GCIS program. This further training offers just as much added value for engineers, lawyers, financial experts, management consultants, psychologists or sociologists who deal with data security in the course of their work.

The Living Case; a proven practice test

tool

The centerpiece of the GCIS program is the Living Case. This is a real and highly topical case study conducted jointly with a well-known company. Together with the lecturer, the con-tracting company prepares a specific problem relevant to the subject matter and expects realistic and feasible solutions from students, who are divided into consulting teams for this purpose.

Students are thus able to transfer the knowl-edge conveyed in the classroom into practice and apply it immediately. As they develop their solutions within a few days and have to make a written and oral presentation to the client at the end, they quickly realize which tools prove themselves in a working environment charac-terized by time pressure and high expectations.

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The GCIS program has a modular structure and is taken as an in-service course for professionals. It includes two one-week modules, which will be completed at the gsem in Switzerland, a two-week module at the University at Albany in the US and a thesis. Successful graduates will be credited by the University at Albany with 15 US credits, which are creditable on registra-tion to other programs of the University at Albany - such as the MBA program.

The program covers the following individual modules:

Module Content Language Venue Days US Credits

1 Introduction to Information and Cyber Security English Switzerland 5 3

2 Information Security Risk Assessment English Switzerland 5 3

3 Security Implementation and Incident Response English USA 5 3

4 Security Policies including Psychology of Information Security English USA 5 3

5 Thesis English - 3

Thesis

Together with your thesis supervisor, you will define a subject in Information Systems or Operations Management and write a thesis.

USA (University at Albany)

Security Implementation and Incident Response: The module shows you, first, how to guarantee the security of wired and wireless networks, servers and databases, and then how to deal with security incidents in the IT sector. Classifying, processing and analyzing security incidents are discussed in particular, but also gathering of evidence, recovering and follow-up after a security incident has occurred.

Security Policies Including Psychology of Information Security: This module will introduce you to the different information security strategies available. This is based on a consideration of sociological and psychological processes, where on the one hand the psychol-ogy of the attacker and the motivation and techniques of cybercriminals and hackers are explored, and on the other hand, the importance of the user for the success of security systems will be discussed. You will learn about the basic perceptual, cognitive and motivational processes involved. Then you will discuss the entire lifecycle of security strategies and the specific character-istics of individual security areas. Using various examples, you will learn the interrelationships between real problem situations.

Switzerland (gsem)

Introduction to Information and Cyber Security: This module focuses on the vulnerability of computer networks and technologies to protect networks, servers and data. Here, the basic elements of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography are described as well as secure e-commerce, secure transmission, authentication, digital signatures and public key infrastructure (PKI). In addition, controversial issues such as „Privacy and Piracy“, media piracy and the role of state monitoring bodies are discussed.

Information Security Risk Assessment: The module introduces you to the subject of „information security and risk analysis“. At the beginning you will become familiar with the basic definitions and nomenclature in the field of risk analysis. Then you will learn about different concepts of risk analysis. The module also includes exercises on risk analysis, based on current cases of law enforcement agencies and companies. Another focus is on the risk matrix with which quantitative and qualitative risks can be ana-lyzed and which helps you to make a structured record of various threats. The aim of the module is to train you in practical risk analy-sis by making the different concepts tangible through examples and case studies. It is expected that you do not accept apparent facts on face value, but scrutinize them critically.

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Prof. Dr. Sanjay Goel (Program Director) Prof. Goel occupies the Chair of Information Technology Man-agement at the Business School of the University at Albany. As a successful researcher, he has published over 50 articles in academic journals and conference

proceedings. He is an internationally recognized expert in Informa-tion Security and Cyber Warfare, who has spoken on these topics at events organized by NATO and the OSCE. In addition, Prof. Goel officiates as Director of Research at the New York State Center for Information Forensics and Assurance and represents the University at Albany in the Capital Region Cyber Crime Partnership. He is one of the most important members of the global network of volunteer experts who have come together to form Project Grey Goose, under which they investigate security incidents related to cyber warfare. He is also a driving force behind the annual „International ICST Confer-ence on Digital Forensics & Cyber Crime“.

Prof. Dr. Salvatore Belardo is Professor Emeritus in Management Science and Information Systems at the University at Albany and was Visiting Professor at the Copenhagen School of Business, the University of Pas-sau, the University of El Salvador (Argentina) and the DUXX Graduate School of Business Leadership in

Mon-terrey (Mexico). Prof. Belardo has been published in various academic journals and is considered one of the leading authors in the field of Decision Support Systems. His global consulting activities include mandates for General Electric, ABB, the Swiss National Bank and Orel Füssli. The US Coast Guard, the New York State Banking Department, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, the New York State Department of Transportation and the US Department of State also number among his clients.

Prof. Dr. Kevin J. Williams is Vice-Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University at Albany. He holds a PhD in psychology from the University of South Caro-lina and has worked in various positions in the Depart-ment of Psychology of the University at Albany since 1987. Prof. Williams has published numerous articles

in academic journals, dealing mainly with questions of industrial and organizational psychology.

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gsem is the first Swiss provider of in-service management further training courses with a special focus on energy. It is aimed at industry, trade and service companies, companies in the energy sector as well as public authorities and investors. The Business School closes the gap between the traditional training and further training institutions and a modern established private business school. It works closely with US universities, which guarantees the highest competence of lecturers and widely recognized certificates and diplomas. The management team has many years of experience in managing an international business school and is familiar with the continuing education needs of execu-tives.

Figures & Facts

Graduate Certificate in Information Security

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by the University at Albany

Duration: 20 days, completion in 1-2 years

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Program Tuition fee in CHF: 22.600.- or

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5.750.- per single module, including teaching materials, catering during breaks and lunch. Structure: In-service modular modules can

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also be booked separately Language of instruction: English

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Timetable

first block

Time Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

8.30 - 10.00 Session 1 Session 6 Session 11 Session 16 Session 21

Welcome / Lesson I

Prof. Dr. Sanjay Goel Lesson IIIProf. Dr. Sanjay Goel Lesson VProf. Dr. Sanjay Goel Lesson VIIProf. Dr. Sanjay Goel Lesson IXProf. Dr. Sanjay Goel

Break Break Break Break Break

Lesson II

Prof. Dr. Sanjay Goel Lesson IVProf. Dr. Sanjay Goel Lesson VIProf. Dr. Sanjay Goel Lesson VIIIProf. Dr. Sanjay Goel Individual Examination

12.00 - 13.00 Break Break Break Break Break

Living Case Hearing Living Case Company

Speaker/Lecturer II: Roger Halbheer Head of Group Security

Speaker/Lecturer III Thomas Koch

ADV Consulting, Director, Cyber Security

Speaker/Lecturer IV Rainer Kessler Group Project Manager

Group Living Case Solution

Speaker/Lecturer I: Stefan Blobelt Senior Consultant, Lecturer Robert H. Smith - University of Maryland

Speaker/Lecturer II: Roger Halbheer Head of Group Security

Speaker/Lecturer III Thomas Koch

ADV Consulting, Director, Cyber Security

Speaker/Lecturer IV Rainer Kessler Group Project Manager

Group Living Case Solution

(open end) Speaker/Lecturer I: Part 2, Q & A

Living Case group work Prof. Walter Fumagalli

Assessment Living Case - Prof. Dr. S. Goel - Prof. W. Fumagalli - Living Case Customer Fare well