Development of a Graduate Certificate Program in Computer Forensics

Published in: Megaprojects: Building Infrastructure by Fostering Engineering Collaboration, Efficient and Effective Integration and Innovative Planning: Proceedings of the 10th Latin American and Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology
Date of Conference: July 23-25, 2012
Location of Conference: Panama City, Panama
Authors: Alfredo Cruz
Jeff Duffany
Refereed Paper: #14

Abstract

The Graduate School at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) proposes the creation of a Graduate Certificate Program in Computer Forensics (GCCF). The Certificate is primarily for students who are pursuing a Master Degree in Computer Science and Computer Engineering or who are working in the area of Information Technology (IT) and wish to broaden their skills and knowledge base in computer forensics. The GCCF will be the first in Puerto Rico; and a great opportunity for local and federal employees, as well as the private sector. The primary goal of the Graduate Certificate in Computer Forensics is to help meet the current and future needs of local and national industry and government by providing a talent pool of professionals with expertise in the areas of computer forensics and information assurance. With the Certificate there is no doubt that PUPR will strengthen their role as a Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE/IAE). The main goal of the Center of Information Assurance for Research and Education (CIARE) at PUPR is to develop Information Assurance (IA) professionals in areas that are important to national security.