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2015-2016 General Catalog

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2015-2016 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Master of Science (M.S.) - Cyber Security and Information Assurance (Online)

Recommended for students who seek careers in computer information security, information assurance, cyber security, security auditing, or a related field.

Degree Requirements (33 credits minimum)

General core (15 credits)

CSIA 6000 - Network Security 2 credits
CSIA 6010 - Communication, Critical Thinking & Decision Making 3 credits
CSIA 6020 - IT Policy Compliance & Disaster Recovery 3 credits
CSIA 6030 - Advanced Persistent Threats 2 credits
CSIA 6040 - IT Project Management 3 credits
CSIA 6060 - IT Risk Management 2 credits

Select an Emphasis (12 credits)

Cyber and Web Security Emphasis

Select 12 credits from the following courses:

CSIA 6200 - Hacking & Security Vulnerability Management 3 credits
CSIA 6210 - Pen Testing 3 credits
CSIA 6220 - Cloud Security 3 credits
CSIA 6230 - Cryptography Fundamentals 3 credits
CSIA 6240 - Digital Forensics 3 credits
CSIA 6250 - Network & Internet Forensics 3 credits
CSIA 6260 - Mobile Security 3 credits

Government, Regulation, and Compliance (GRC) and IS Controls Emphasis

Select 12 credits from the following courses:

CSIA 6300 - e-Business Security and Cyber Investigations 3 credits
CSIA 6310 - HIPAA-based Business Modeling and Policy Development 2 credits
CSIA 6320 - ISO-IEC 27001-ISMS Security Frameworks 2 credits
CSIA 6330 - Technology Frameworks & Corporate Governance 2 credits
CSIA 6340 - FISMA & Government Infrastructure Mandates 3 credits
CSIA 6350 - PCI/DSS and Harvard Business Review Case Study 3 credits
CSIA 6360 - Basel III - Impact on Bank Risk Management 3 credits

Capstone Experience (6 credits)

Thesis and/or approved Internship

CSIA 6500 - Capstone Experience 6 credits

Total Credits: 33 (minimum)