Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

Information Security in Computer Forensics (Post-Bachelor Professional Certificate)

The professional certificate in Information Security in Computer Forensics will provide students with the necessary competencies to be leaders in the design, implementation, evaluation, and troubleshooting of security systems.

Admission Requirements

All those interested in belonging to this program must be admitted to the University and comply with the admission rules established in this catalog.

In addition, to be admitted to the program it is required:

  1. Possess a bachelor's degree in computers, networks or management information systems from a duly accredited institution.

The Aguadilla Campus is authorized to offer this program face to face and online modality. 

Competencies Profile of Graduates

The program is designed to develop the skills that allow the student to:

Knowledge

  1. Know the best practices, trends and tools to mitigate the risks associated with the different information technologies.
  2. Identify the security services necessary for modern information systems.
  3. Know the techniques associated with the investigation of computer crimes.

Skills

  1. Design strategic information security plans in any organization.
  2. Evaluate security incidents and recommend computer security solutions that comply with current regulations that apply to the organization.
  3. Apply adequate methodologies to guarantee the continuity of the organization's operations.
  4. Apply the federal and state rules of evidence and procedural standards that govern the investigation of computer crimes.

Attitudes

  1. Value professional, ethical and legal behavior.

Requirements of the Professional Certificate in Information Security in Forensic Informatics

Requirements of the Professional Certificate - 18 credits

ISCF 5010Network Security Design, Implementation, and Assessment

3

ISCF 5020Principles of Security and Privacy in Information

3

ISCF 5030Legal and Ethical Aspects of Computer Forensics

3

ISCF 5040Disaster Recovery Plans in Information Technologies

3

ISCF 5050Computer Networks Audit

3

ISCF 5060Forensic Investigation

3