
Professional Development & Continuing EducationInformation Security Officer Certificate Program
Executive-level leadership for senior IT leaders with an emphasis on cyber security.
Program Overview
The Harrisburg University, Security Center of Excellence, Information Security Officer Certificate Program provides a unique focus on leadership information security for executive-level IT professionals. It enables IT leaders responsible for information security to further develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at the executive level.
The program focuses on enhancing the following skills:
- Leadership and Management – leadership and communication skills to build alliances across the business and establish security strategies that align with organizational objectives.
- Information Security Governance & Risk Management – Compliance requirements and the strategic decisions based on the identification of risk
- Information Security Architecture Management – Fundamental concepts of computer security, software development lifecycle, and countermeasures
- Security Technology & Operations – Incident detection, incident response, and disaster recovery scenarios.
“Coming from a mostly operational background, I benefitted most from the discussions on risk management and building a security program. Plus I learned how to get a seat at the leadership table.”
**NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 COHORT**
If you are interested in applying for a future cohort, please email ProfessionalEd@HarrisburgU.edu to be added to our mailing list to receive updates and announcements.
Format & Location:
The 2025-2026 Information Security Officer (ISO) Program will be delivered VIRTUALLY, via Microsoft Teams – with live presenters and facilitators.
Class Time:
Thursdays – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, EST/EDT
Fridays – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, EST/EDT
Application deadline:
FRIDAY, August 22, 2025*
Application Status Notification:
- Applicants that completed the application process by the original deadline date of August 22 will be notified of their status on/around August 27
- *Application submissions will be accepted for consideration up until August 29 as long as your supervisor’s letter of recommendation/support is received by this date. (Note: Orientation will be held on September 4, Module 1 is September 18-19)
CLASS SCHEDULE
2025-2026 Information Security Officer (ISO) Cohort Schedule
Module #/Topic
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Days
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Dates
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Orientation
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Thursday | September 4, 2025
1:30 pm |
Module 1 – Information Security Leadership Skills
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Thursday-Friday | September 18-19, 2025 |
Module 2 – Information Risk Management and Implementation
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Thursday-Friday | October 16-17, 2025 |
Module 3 – Information Security Governance
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Thursday-Friday | November 13-14, 2025 |
Module 4 – Information Security Architecture Management
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Thursday-Friday | December 18-19, 2025 |
Module 5 – End to End Security Operations and Continuous Monitoring | Thursday-Friday | January 15-16, 2026 |
Module 6 – Ownership, Authorization and Prioritization Process
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Thursday-Friday | February 19-20, 2026 |
Module 7 – Capstone Presentations, Program Review Session, Graduation
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Thursday-Friday | March 5-6, 2026 |

Our Centers and Institutes Security Center of Excellence (SCE)
The Harrisburg University GTI Security Center of Excellence aims to be a strategic partner with public sector organizations in their information security and cyber defense efforts by providing innovative and effective educational programs and community building services.
SCE’S FOUNDING & PLATINUM SPONSORS
