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Accelerate Your INFOSEC Career!
Faculty of Top Practitioners Offers "Real World" Curriculum
Immediately Apply Coursework and Research to the Job
Strong Faculty Support Enhances Student Success
High Quality, Flexible Program for Working Professionals
Singular INFOSEC Focus Advances National Mission
Uniquely Supportive Infrastructure for Doctoral Students
Accelerate Your INFOSEC Career!
"Participating in this program has had an immediate positive impact on my career. Just two months ago I received a promotion and broadened the scope of what I am doing at work to include much tougher problems in terms of the cyber security world."
~ Perry A. Pedersen - MS Graduate - Director, Control Systems Security Program, National Cyber Security Division, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
"The University of Fairfax MS degree proved invaluable for both placing myself ahead of other candidates and capturing a higher salary!"
~ Paul Maschak - MS Graduate - Information Security Analyst, Wells Fargo
"I had no prior experience in information security before beginning my Master's program at the University of Fairfax. To date it has had a tremendous effect on my career as it has given me the opportunity to become an internal auditor for the bank that I work at. The program exceeded my expectations!"
~ Julius Clark - MS Graduate - Internal Auditor, Wachovia
"Previously, I was a senior technical trainer. . .as a direct result of completing my Master's program at the University of Fairfax, I was able to reach my goal to become an audit and compliance analyst at one of the larger corporations in North Carolina and I was able to immediately increase my salary by 18%."
~ Ophelia W. Livingston - MS Graduate / PhD Student - Audit and Compliance Lead, Verizon Business
"I got a new job within six months of starting this program and increased my income by 25%. There were at least three different agencies that were eager to hire me. It was because of the skill sets I had acquired at the University of Fairfax and because I was going for my PhD."
~ Barbara E. Burton - PhD Graduate - Information Systems Security Manager, Lockheed Martin
"The University of Fairfax opened up new doors by helping me develop the skills I needed to obtain a security clearance; it positioned me to enter the information security field."
~ Maeir Y. Burstyn - MS Graduate - Contractor at Base Technologies, Inc. supporting the US Department of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
"Before coming here I did not have a job in information security. As I took more classes, I gained more knowledge. My interviews got better and I got a job in information security!"
~ Eric Handy - Doctoral Student - Senior IT Security Analyst, General Dynamics
"In the last six months I've actually had a student who was in the process of obtaining a series of credentials, including the CISSP. The course work he did here actually allowed him then, within the very next weekend, to go in and take an extensive six hour exam that proves to the industry his competencies in this particular arena. And he passed the exam the first time around, which is significant, because the fact is there is such a high failure rate. We're talking about at least 75% of people who take these accreditation exams-certification exams, will fail on their first attempt."
~ Aleks Lazarevich, PhD - Faculty - Senior Computer/Electronics Engineer with the Joint Interoperability Test Command, Defense Information Systems Agency
Faculty of Top Practitioners Offers "Real World" Curriculum
"I think the faculty here is great. . .By having practitioners, you're able to understand what is happening in the real world. And that's what this program is all about: understanding how to do a job. . .And I think that's one of the things that sets the University of Fairfax apart from other universities."
~ Barbara E. Burton - PhD Graduate - Information Systems Security Manager, Lockheed Martin
"The University of Fairfax curriculum is a really good balance of both information security and business management so it is a more holistic approach rather than a purely technical focus. The faculty at the University of Fairfax have the theoretical knowledge, but more importantly, they have the business. . .and real world information security experience which is very critical. The faculty was the overriding factor in my choosing the University of Fairfax to pursue my graduate degree."
~ Paul F. Maschak - MS Graduate - Information Security Analyst, Wells Fargo
"The caliber of the professors at the University of Fairfax can't be matched! When I looked at their backgrounds and their qualifications and the levels of responsibility they have had in the government, including the Department of Defense, it totally amazed me that they were my teachers!"
~ Julius Clark - MS Graduate - Internal Auditor, Wachovia
Immediately Apply Coursework and Research to the Job
"I've been able to use on the job all the courses that I've taken thus far. The courses are up to date. The professors are active participants in the field. The techniques are cutting edge. And so you have an advantage coming to a school like this to get the latest, up to date procedures and knowledge base. That's the advantage of the University of Fairfax."
~ Richard C. Jones - MS Graduate / PhD Candidate - Senior INFOSEC Engineer, Lockheed Martin, IS&S
"I'm definitely impressed with the curriculum because it stays current with what's happening in the industry and helps me to support my clients using the latest techniques."
~ Brian K. Done - PhD Candidate - Program Director, ManTech International Corporation
"Knowledge gained through the University of Fairfax has been completely applicable, directly benefiting me as an individual and as a military person. I attribute the knowledge I gained at the University of Fairfax to helping my unit win the Commander's Cup Trophy of Excellence in information assurance. Some of the exercises that we did in our classes were the same things that my unit did to win its competition, so I saw direct and immediate benefits!"
~ Bruce E. Pollard - MS Graduate - SAP Senior Consultant/Instructor for SAP
"The professors here at the University of Fairfax are wonderful and the knowledge I gained is real world, so I can take it and apply it directly to my job. With my increased knowledge level, I am more confident when I speak and communicate with leaders within my organization.
I also was fortunate to participate in the University of Fairfax's CISSP Online Exam Prep Workshop for ten weeks which enabled me to pass my CISSP exam."
~ Ophelia W. Livingston - MS Graduate / PhD Student - Audit and Compliance Lead, Verizon Business
Strong Faculty Support Enhances Student Success
"The dialogue that goes on in the online classes is significant. You can get that free exchange going and take time when there are important issues that you need to deal with."
~ Gary L. Tarbet - Faculty / PhD Graduate - Senior Executive, System 1, Inc.
"The professors at the University of Fairfax were all top-notch. They were very easily available and reachable and very down-to-earth, despite many of them holding high-level positions. I have already recommended the University of Fairfax and its programs to colleagues."
~ Bruce E. Pollard - MS Graduate - SAP Senior Consultant/Instructor for SAP
"I was truly impressed with the faculty. The level of support they provide is one, but also their backgrounds. I'm working with industry experts holding high level positions within the industry."
~ Brian K. Done - PhD Candidate - Program Director, ManTech International Corporation
High Quality, Flexible Program for Working Professionals
"I finished the master's degree in 19 months here at the University of Fairfax."
~ Richard C. Jones - MS Graduate, PhD Candidate - Senior INFOSEC Engineer at Lockheed Martin, IS&S
"I have been in the computer field for about 25 years and it was apparent to me that I needed to know a lot more about the cyber security side. I knew I needed an online school that would fit my job demands and my lifestyle. I looked for a program that was specific to information security and there weren't many. . . and none had the breadth of topics and in-depth curriculum that the University of Fairfax has. The instructors here come with a wealth of experience, a lot of hands-on and very relevant experience that I can take away from a class and immediately apply to my work. The University of Fairfax and its professors have exceeded my expectations and I have recommended it to several people."
~ Perry A. Pedersen - MS Graduate - Director, Control Systems Security Program, National Cyber Security Division, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
"I was very surprised that the interaction and communication of an online course was just like being in a classroom with the exception of not being able to see someone in front of me. The University of Fairfax has really exceeded my expectations; it gave me a new perspective on information security. I would absolutely recommend the information security program at the University of Fairfax to anyone!"
~ Paul F. Maschak - MS Graduate - Information Security Analyst, Wells Fargo
"The differentiator for me in choosing the University of Fairfax was the quality of its programs. I will come back to the University to complete my PhD."
~ Julius Clark - MS Graduate - Internal Auditor, Wachovia
"Taking online courses at the University of Fairfax was very enjoyable for me. The programs were flexible and the professors were all very experienced in information security. Every single one that I had was very, very knowledgeable and very accessible. Everybody was so helpful. I would rate my experience here at the University of Fairfax as excellent!"
~ Jan M. Gaynor - MS Graduate / PhD Student - Instructor, Briarcliffe College
"This was my first online experience in a university setting and it has been fascinating. It fit my schedule because I was able to study at night when it was convenient for me and that was a huge plus - I could actually fit my Master's program around my personal and work schedules. The University of Fairfax has exceeded my expectations twofold and I have recommended it to several people at work!"
~ Ophelia W. Livingston - MS Graduate / PhD Student - Audit and Compliance Lead, Verizon Business
Singular INFOSEC Focus Advances National Mission
"We're seeing more and more students enroll in the University of Fairfax. After 9/11 people learned very quickly that we have to rely on information and protect that information to be able to survive. This is the only university that integrates that into every single aspect of today's business."
~ Aleks Lazarevich, PhD - Faculty - Senior Computer/Electronics Engineer with the Joint Interoperability Test Command, Defense Information Systems Agency
"I think it is a great program because it is focused in the information security area exclusively -- a very difficult area to find professionals and so critical in this day and age."
~ Gary L. Tarbet, Faculty / PhD Graduate - Senior Executive, System 1, Inc.
Uniquely Supportive Infrastructure for Doctoral Students
"The dissertation process at the University of Fairfax has been systematized so that we provide an infrastructure to help students choose their topics with guidance from their instructor, and continue to progress within a framework...the research students do can be applied directly to a work environment while contributing to the academic knowledge base in information security."
~ Janice M. Orcutt - Dean of Academic Affairs, University of Fairfax
"The doctoral program at the University of Fairfax is unique. We use the student's work experience to build dissertation research topics. The students expand on their knowledge and also become more expert in the field in which they are already working."
~ Lawrence W. Doe, PhD - Faculty - Senior Technical Director, General Dynamics
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