Cybersecurity

CYBS 6301 (3-3-0) Data Protection

Prepares students by examining foundational data protection methods for protecting data while in all stages of activity. Methods include encryption algorithms and systems (symmetric, asymmetric, standard, digital certificates, and hashes), Steganography, data masking, and data obfuscation. Surveys access controls, availability, authentication, privacy, data integrity, and non-repudiation as well as defenses against DDOS and other cyber-related attacks. Security by diversity and security in depth are presented as fundamental requirements.

Requisites: MSITM 6302.

Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CYBS 6302 (3-3-0) Digital Forensics

Students will gain the necessary skills in applying forensic techniques throughout an investigation life cycle with a   compliance to legal requirements. The application of industry tools to perform forensic analysis will enable students to examine how various operating systems store data on storage media such as hard disk drives and other digital media. Industry tools including modern forensic tools, Root Cause Analysis, E-Discovery, virtual machines for analysis, file systems, and file system forensics, cryptanalysis, mobile device analysis, and computer forensic law, will prepare students in the preservation of digital evidence to be used effectively in legal cases. Students will receive further instruction through focusing on digital investigations and how computers and other digital platforms are used in crimes.

Requisites: CYBS 6301.

Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CYBS 6303 (3-3-0) Operational Cybersecurity Management

This course focuses on the preparation for recognizing cyber threats and the risks they place on businesses when proper security measures are not implemented. Students will learn through in-depth analysis of related case studies, while given the opportunity to interact with security experts on current risk and threat assessments. In class simulations will be conducted  and analyzed to further the students’ knowledge in security matters. Individual breach analyses will be conducted by   students along with a group focused access control plan with recommendations for overcoming or reducing cyber breaches through the use of proper firewalls, control framework, lab experiences, and other resources explored in the course.

Requisites: CYBS 6301.

Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CYBS 6304 (3-3-0) Practicum Strategy Cybersecurity

Taken in the last semester of the program and is designed to integrate all previous business and cybersecurity coursework. Under the guidance of the professor, each student will operate under the supervision of a business leader within an approved organization. The student will complete a practical exercise pertinent to the coursework and to the organization. Approval is required prior to enrollment.

Requisites: MSITM 6302, CYBS 6301, CYBS 6302, CYBS 6303.

Offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.