12 credits

Online Courses:All courses run 10 weeks

The courses for the Computer Security & Forensic Administration Certificate were developed by Fairleigh Dickinson in collaboration with the National Guard Bureau to provide the training and skills needed by Guard personnel to gain an understanding of “white-collar crime” and the principles, procedures, technologies and the ramifications of investigator's work in the field of Computer Security & Forensic Administration.

Offered through Fairleigh Dickinson's Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies, this certificate can be earned by selecting any four of the following 3-credit courses for a total of 12 credits. All credits earned can be applied toward FDU's 30-credit Master of Administrative Science (MAS) program.

NOTE: This certificate can be taken on a matriculating or non-matriculating basis; it also can be taken as a post-graduate certificate for students who have earned a graduate degree. A minimum of 10 students is needed for each course; for greatest interaction and dialogue, the maximum number of students per online section is 25.

MADS 6611 Special Topics: Current Issues in Cyber Forensics - 3 credits

This course will emphasize the use of computers and computer technology in investigating cases where computers or computer technology played a significant role. Techniques for safeguarding evidence, computer fingerprinting of suspected parties, and interacting with investigative authorities will be covered. Students will become familiar with core computer science theory and practical skills necessary to perform preliminary computer forensic investigations, understand the role of technology in investigating computer-based crime, and be prepared to deal with investigative bodies at basic levels. Students will also learn various techniques that aid in preventing computer incidents and recovery from such events.

Instructor:  E. Doherty, Assistant Professor of Administrative Science, Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies, Fairleigh Dickinson University

MADS 6637 Computer Systems Seizure and Examination - 3 credits

This analytic course will cover the appropriate protocols for seizure of computer systems and their examination in cases of internet or computer fraud, terrorism, child pornography, internet sex crimes, and other high tech crimes or violations of organization rules and regulations.  It will explore the use of technology to retrieve date, and copy data on computers and on websites without disturbing the original data/site.  It will study essential protocols needed to ensure the integrity of the data from the investigation process through prosecution or administrative disciplinary procedures.

Instructor: E. Doherty, Assistant Professor of Administrative Science, Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies, Fairleigh Dickinson University

MADS  6638 Computer Security Administration - 3 credits

This course will introduce the basics of computer security (confidentiality, message integrity, authenticity, etc.) and investigate ways to prevent hackers from accessing websites.  Encryption processes and firewall protection may not be enough for someone who wants to access data maintained on your computer system.  The course will analyze formal criteria and properties of hardware, software, and database security systems, and will determine ways to improve overall site and system security.  Additional topics to be reviewed include: formal specifications, verification of security properties, security policies that includes hardening a site and preventing an intrusion, detection of an intrusion and how to react to such an intrusion, safeguards for systems, organizational training and protocols, and other methods for providing data security in this technological age will be reviewed and assessed.

Instructor: E. Doherty, Assistant Professor of Administrative Science, Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies, Fairleigh Dickinson University

MADS 6639 The Forensic Expert  - 3 credits 
   

This analytic course will study what is necessary to become a forensic expert, the methods for preparing and presenting technical information in a courtroom of administrative hearing setting, and the use of technical and scientific witnesses in the area of high-tech crimes or violations of agency rules and regulations.  Appropriate interaction with criminal justice agencies to develop internal security intrusions, what constitutes admissible proof, how to manage evidence, and how to develop proactive initiatives in this area.

Instructor: T. Gersbeck, Explosives Security Specialist,Dept. of Homeland Security, Federal AirMarshall Service, Explosives Division

For information about the MAS and certificate programs, contact:

Ronald E. Calissi, Esq.
Executive Associate Dean for Off-campus Credit Programs
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Petrocelli College
School of Administrative Science
1000 River Road, H-DH2-13
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
Telephone: 201-692-7366
Toll-free: 866-FDU-6221
Facsimile: 201-692-7179
E-mail: calissi@fdu.edu
Website: http://www.fdu.edu/mas