Cybersecurity, M.S.

Cybersecurity Overview

  • Comprehensive curriculum that addresses both the defensive and offensive aspects of cybersecurity
  • Practical training with theoretical knowledge to prepare students for dynamic careers in cybersecurity across diverse sectors
  • Incorporating preparation for industry-recognized certifications such as CEH, CND, CompTIA Security+ to ensure that our students gain credentials that are valued in the job market
  • Industry collaborations provide practical experience and expose students to current industry practices and technologies

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of Cybersecurity.

3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

4. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.


Coursework

The curriculum covers a breadth of cybersecurity-related topics:

  • Cryptography
  • Data analysis
  • Network and systems security
  • Threat modeling
  • Cyber-forensics
  • Legal/ethical issues
  • Secure software

 

Curriculum Guide Advising Plans Course Descriptions

Program Overview

Cybersecurity overview


Cybersecurity Capstone

All Cybersecurity masters students are required to complete either a project or a thesis. 

MS Cybersecurity Project Form

MS Cybersecurity Thesis Form

More information at the Cybersecurity Capstone page.




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