Cybersecurity
Overview
Students entering the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program are required to have completed a baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body within the area of information and computing technology. Students may also demonstrate experience by completing an undergraduate major in a discipline related to information technology, including but not limited to business information systems, computer engineering, computer science, data communication, information management, information technology, mathematical and physical sciences, and software engineering.
Objectives
- Analyze and evaluate the cybersecurity needs of an organization.
- Conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment.
- Assess and troubleshoot cyber security systems.
- Implement cybersecurity solutions.
- Gain mastery of cybersecurity, information assurance, and cyber/computer forensics software/tools.
- Design and develop security architecture, operational and strategic cybersecurity strategies and policies.
- Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences, demonstrate ethical behavior, and understand the need for lifelong learning.