2011-2013 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog (with addenda) 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2011-2013 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog (with addenda) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Cyber Security (Online), M.S.


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Cyber Security


As the demand for skilled information-security professionals continues to grow, computer and network professionals now can turn to this online, in-demand master’s to emerge as sophisticated practitioners in cyber security, the science of protecting vital computer networks and electronic infrastructures from attack. Students acquire a solid foundation in key technologies—computer and network security, digital forensics, cryptography and biometrics. They study with internationally recognized faculty from the Information Systems and Internet Security (ISIS) Laboratory. With industry continuing to place top priority on safeguarding its data and information systems, students become well prepared for careers in developing security products, as security-application programmers, security analysts, penetration testers, vulnerability analysts and security architects.

Required Computer Science Courses: 3 Credits each


Required Security Core Courses: 3 Credits each


Minimum Total: 30 Credits


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