New SBA Security Network Instructional Lab broadens expertise

Check out how the SBA's new advanced network security lab enhances the school's strong Management Information Systems (MIS) program at an open house Monday, March 7, at 4:30 p.m., in 200C Elliott Hall.

Discover how the SBA's Information Systems program is setting itself apart through this new laboratory where MIS students will gain hands-on, experiential learning by experimenting online with network configurations, firewalls and computer malware. All this will be available to students without compromising the security of OU's computing systems or other systems that can be reached through the Internet. Also, meet with representatives of Juniper Networks, which provided a generous donation of high-performance networking and security solutions that made this lab possible.

SBA faculty members also use this advanced lab to conduct research and explore issues relating to desktop virtualization, surveillance and information systems security.

Come to the grand opening where you can:

• Check out the lab's features
• Meet with expert MIS faculty members to learn about courses and research projects
• Talk with Juniper Network executives
• Discover how the SBA's new lab further prepares MIS and other OU students for careers in this growing field

The new lab enhances an already strong program that prepares students for careers in this growing field. In fact, the United States Department of Labor predicts that careers for network systems and data communications analysts, and computer/network security will be among the fastest-growing occupations thanks to the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks. A November 2010 360 Environmental Scan presentation by Public Sector Consultants indicates occupations in the information technology, and defense and security industries will be among the fastest growing in Michigan between now and 2020.  

For more information about the lab, features and courses that will be held there, visit the oakland.edu/sbasecuritylab