The Information Assurance and Security graduate certificate is designed for IT professionals interested in continuing their education to protect data and information systems. The certificate provides an in-depth study of protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information using technology, people, and policy. This certificate requires nine credit hours for completion. Courses in the program are certified by the National Security Agency. Students completing this certificate will also receive certification for the CNSS 4011 national standard. The School of Information Technology is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security through 2020.