Naval Postgraduate School IA Training Command initiatives

Naval Postgraduate School IA Training • Command initiatives: – On-line indoctrination IA training for users. – Future work, create modules for • System administrators • Application developer • Academic initiatives: – Center for Information Systems Security Studies and Research offers a “System Certifier Course”, designed to track the NTISSI 4015 national standards as well as the DITSCAP. (short course pilot taught in SEP 03)

– Center for Information Systems Security Studies and Research (NPS CISR) is a mix of experienced military officers and government and civilian students uniquely qualified to address security issues of the Department of Defense (Do. D) and U. S. Government. (degree program) – The following site provides program information http: //cisr. nps. navy. mil/cnsscertif. html

The CISR IA Certificate Program certifies that students satisfying program requirements are trained to the Federal NSTISSI: – 4011 Information Systems Security Professionals – 4012 Designated Approving Authorities – 4013 System Administration in Information Systems Security – 4014 Information Systems Security Officers – 4015 System Certifiers.

• CISR offers students the opportunity to choose one of several academic programs and specialty tracks. • This diverse program: – Involves students from various curricula in thesis research – Addresses beginning through advanced students – Engages students in on-going research and technology development – Enhances students' experiences through hands-on laboratory use of secure systems

Graduate Fellowships / Scholarships • CISR and the NSF offer graduate fellowships/scholarships to civilians wishing to earn a Master's Degree in Computer Science with an emphasis in Information Assurance • Students receive a full 2 -year tuition, an entry-level annual salary while in school, and placement in a summer internship program. After completion, students seek full-time, paid positions with the Federal Government where they will work for a minimum of two years.

Military / Do. D Scholarships • Naval Postgraduate School: Scholarships are also available for civilians and military officers to complete master's and Ph. D programs at the Naval Postgraduate School. • Check http: //www. c 3 i. osd. mil/iasp/ for application information. • POC: Navy, Mr. Chuck Swanson, CNO N 64, (703) 601 -1445