Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance is an associate degree program offered by SANS Technology Institute, a private for-profit institution located in North Bethesda, Maryland. This program is part of the cybersecurity and information assurance field (CIP 11.1003) and provides foundational training in information security principles, auditing practices, and network defense.

SANS Technology Institute also offers a bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, giving students a direct pathway to advance their credentials within the same institution. Students in the associate program can expect coursework grounded in the SANS curriculum, covering topics such as security operations, vulnerability assessment, and information assurance frameworks, with a focus on practical, skills-based cybersecurity education.