American Sentinel University has launched an accredited online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security, to prepare professionals for a career in this critical, high-growth area. This came as a reaction to the demand for qualified information systems security experts continues to rise. Those enrolled in American Sentinel's advanced online learning program also gain the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare them for standard industry certification exams, such as the (ISC)² SSCP and the CompTIA Security+

    Preparing students for careers and advancement in high-growth sectors of the economy, American Sentinel's Information Systems Security program is aimed at individuals who wish to advance their skills in a career area that is experiencing exponential growth and a corresponding lack of qualified candidates. Founded as a Vanderbilt University Technology Company, American Sentinel University delivers to its students and their employers the competitive advantages of unique online education programs focused on the needs of high-growth sectors. For more on this unique distance learning degree program, visit the BS in Information Systems Security site. See more on American Sentinel University at www.americansentinel.edu.

    Dr. Ernest Eugster, Assistant Provost of American Sentinel University, stated: Demand for information security employees worldwide is outpacing general IT trends. "A study from global analyst firm IDC estimated a need for 2 million information systems security professionals by 2010. Their annual growth rate estimate was 7.8 percent per year through 2010, compared to 4.6 percent for IT employees overall."

    The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security focuses on providing students with the skills and knowledge that qualify them for challenging career positions in the dynamic and in-demand information systems security medium. After graduating from this program, students will play important functions on the IS team, typically for creating and implementing secure networks and applications. In addition, the program is also designed to prepare students to take CompTIA's Networks+, Security+ and (ISC)2 SSCP professional certification examinations.

The BS in Information Systems Security program is based on a sound foundation in networking and security management as well as competencies in a broad spectrum of specialty areas such as access control, risk management, security planning, and vulnerability testing.

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