University of Detroit Mercy and Regis University are two of  75+ federally designated Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE-IAE) with the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.   

CAE-IAE institutions such as UDM and Regis must pass a rigorous review demonstrating their commitment to academic excellence in IA education.  During the application process, an applicant's IA programs, facilities, faculty, and research are evaluated against stringent criteria.  Designation as a CAE-IE is valid for five academic years, after which the school must successfully re-apply in order to retain its designation. As a partner in the coalition they can offer  students the opportunity to continue onto a undergraduate,  graduate or doctorate  degree in our IA programs. 

Because of IA's critical importance in the protection of U.S. Infrastructure, Coalition students also have the opportunity to participate in the annual National Cyber Service Scholarship program, internships, co-op and employment opportunities.

"Be  proactive in meeting the security needs of our nation!"

UDM's Centre For Information Assurance Studies has responded by designing a  Master of Science degree in Information Assurance in the college of Liberal Arts and Education. This will provide a comprehensive approach to all aspects of the national problems we face with threats against our information and infrastructure.  We have bundled together in a single seamless solution, a master's degree that is designed to prepare both business strategists and technical specialists to protect our critical infrastructure.  

Along with the traditional Undergraduate program in software construction (CIS), we provide a concentration in Information Assurance that allows the student to gain entry into the rapidly growing professional field of Information Systems Audit and Security. The concentration complies with the recommendations of the CNSS 4011 national standard for Information Security Professional Education and it grants a certificate approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA) for that field. In addition, it is possible to obtain a certificate sponsored by the Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA) in Sarbanes-Oxley audit.

For more information about our programs:  http://business.udmercy.edu/center_assurance.php or call (313)  993-3337 

EMU provides three unique opportunities for individuals to pursue Information Assurance/Security studies at the graduate level.

At the master’s level, students may incorporate a concentration in Information Assurance/Security within the Master’s of Liberal Studies degree.  Three tracks may be pursued:

• Management and Supervision of Information Assurance operations,
• Computer Forensic, and
• Cyber Crime Investigation.

At the doctoral level, students may specialize through the Information Assurance Track in the Ph.D. Technology program.  This contains a research specialization for those individuals who want to pursue a terminal degree.

The Information Security Graduate Certificate, which provides professionals with instruction necessary to participate in a team-based information security or protection program in larger organizations and to initiate and manage programs in smaller organizations.

• The program is appropriate for professionals with special needs (as for example, those in legal fields, law enforcement, computer training and education, marketing or other fields concerned with information security-related issues and or products and services).
• The program can also, with appropriate preparatory experiences, serve a general educational role for individuals who want to become better decision makers and more knowledgeable participants/discussant in legislative and ethical issues.

For further information contact 

Morell.Boone@emich.edu – MLS Degree

Skip.Lawver@emich.edu – Information Assurance/security

With a student enrollment of 74,000, Oakland Community College is the largest community college in Michigan and the 14th largest in the United States.  The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Associate Degree program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental skills outlined by the CNSSI standards.  OCC Computer Information Systems department offers student-centered courses which provides high quality instruction in state-of-the-art technical fields such as; Security, Networking, System Analysis and Software Engineering.  For more information on our programs:  http://std2.oaklandcc.edu/

Since 1938 Henry Ford Community College has provided an enriching education experience for a diverse student community.  Serving more than 25,000 students offering university transfer programs and associate's degree and certificate career programs that are designed for your success all at an affordable cost.  A visionary program, utilizing the latest technology and training, the M-TEC at HFCC is a 30,000 sq. ft. specialized facility for training, retraining and updating job skills.  With a CIS program mapped to CNSSI standards, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs equipped with the latest technology, join us at:  https://reg.henryford.cc.mi.us/site_manager/catalog_manager/programs/view_program1.asp?id=39&view=s

Delta College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Security and Technology (70/72 credit hours).  A Post Associate Certificate (15 credit hours) is also available and helps a student prepare for a four-year degree.  This field of study includes Computer Science and Information Technology (CST)that is mapped to CNSSI standards, Criminal Justice (CJ) and General Education courses. It covers the legal side of securing information as well as the technological side.  It prepares the student for additional study and a career in the challenging and rapidly-growing field of Information Security, a critical component of Homeland Security.  Job opportunities are foreseen in federal, state and local government and law enforcement as well as in large and small businesses. For more information:  http://www.delta.edu/catalog/programdetail.asp?ProgramActionID=170

Washtenaw Community College                                           

WCC is a member of the Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance.  As part of the Center, they offer a Computer Systems Security program that is one of the most comprehensive, intensive and dynamic in the country.  You can take classes in dedicated computer networking laboratories, and a sophisticated Internet accessible instructional laboratory that simulates the latest security technology and is mapped to CNSSI standards.  For more information:  http://www.wccnet.edu/computer  

LCC first offered a Business Data Processing degree in 1963; our current Computer Information Technology programs derive from that program. We are adding Information Assurance courses into our Networking degree in an effort to remain in the forefront. LCC has recently joined the International Cyber-Security Education Coalition, teaming with Centers of Academic Excellence The University of Detroit Mercy and Eastern Michigan University, and other quality institutions; our goal is to work together to improve Information Assurance education.

          Sinclair Community College (SCC) is a public two-year college with its main campus located in Dayton, Ohio.  Sinclair is one of only 20 member colleges of the prestigious League for Innovation in the Community College and is also a Vanguard Learning College.  Serving more than 50,000 students annually, Sinclair’s university parallel courses are designed to transfer to 4-year baccalaureate programs.  Sinclair students can earn the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Technical Studies degrees.

SCC’s Computer Information System department offers various areas of concentration including the Microsoft Security Specialist. Students can also focus on vendor and/or industry certifications from Microsoft, Cisco or CompTIA.  Over the past two years, SCC has collaborated with the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, an Academic Center of Excellence in IA Education, and with the International Cyber Security Education Coalition (ICSEC) to validate and strengthen its IA curriculum. 

For more information contact:   Robert.sherman@sinclair.edu

Bay de Noc Community College is located in the heart of Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula.  Bay de Noc Community College has provided quality higher education for more than 40 years. The campus is situated on 160 acres and services over 2,500  students each semester, including those completing baccalaureate and master degree programs sponsored by partner universities.  In the fall of 2007, the college will open a second campus in Dickinson County, about 1 hour to the west. This new campus is expected to draw from surrounding areas, including Wisconsin.

Computer Systems Technology started humbly as an extension of the Electronics degree in 1998.  Over the last 9 years the program has grown from 12 to 80 students and now draws students from hours away from the main campus.  The core focus has always been network and server operating systems, which gave it the perfect base to build on for the security and information assurance.  In the last two years, the CT Department has been heavily involved in Infragard, mapping the degree to the CNNSI standards, and finalizing transfer articulations to universities such as the 3 + 1 to Lake Superior State University in a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking.

For more information, see our web www.baycollege.edu  or contact us at:

Mark Highum, highumm@baycollege.edu                                                                                                             

Karl Linderoth, linderok@baycollege.edu

Owens Community College is a comprehensive community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools It was founded in Toledo Ohio in 1965. It has two campuses, one in Toledo and another in Findlay Ohio. These locations permit easy transfer to 20 four-year colleges and universities in Ohio. Owens serves over 45,000 credit and non-credit students annually, yet its average class size is just 15 students. The Owens Community College Toledo-area campus covers more than 280 acres and is located near downtown Toledo. The new 60-acre Findlay-area campus is located at 3200 Bright Road on Findlay's northeast side.

 Contact - Denise M. Pheils denise_pheils@owens.edu

As of December 2006, Michigan Infragard has become a business partner with IC-SEC.  IC-SEC has supplied an Information Assurance Graduate student-Jacob Jones to help facilitate InfrGard's monthly meetings.  And selected Infragard meetings will be held in conjunction with IC-SEC, please see our "Events" page for more details. 

For more information on InfrGard please contact: 
 

Our first business partner! 

Currently mapping to CNSS standards and applying for CAE status

  Currently mapping to CNSS 4011