MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, Health Care Security
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The Health Care Security master’s specialization prepares information security professionals for the specific security needs of the healthcare field. Learners analyze the requirements of HIPAA privacy regulations as well as other federal and state legal security requirements, determine security risks caused by third parties used as part of healthcare, and evaluate the differences in types of health care data. Learners apply the compliance and enforcement processes in the healthcare environment needed to prevent security breaches and protect patient privacy. In addition, learners apply the technology used to investigate security breaches as well as to create physical and technical safeguards for the healthcare environment.
Core courses
| IAS5002 | Communication Skills for Today's Information Security Professional | 4 |
| IAS5010 | Information Technology Security Fundamentals | 4 |
| IAS5015 | Network Security Fundamentals and Cryptography | 4 |
| IAS5020 | Information Security Regulatory and Legal Environment | 4 |
| IAS5025 | Operating System Defense | 4 |
| IAS5030 | Identifying and Managing Risk | 4 |
Specialization courses
| IAS5130 | Programming for Security Professionals | 4 |
| IAS5200 | Network Architecture and Cyberoperations | 4 |
| IAS5220 | Network Security Controls and Testing | 4 |
| IAS5230 | Secure Network Design and Engineering | 4 |
| IAS5320 | Patient Privacy Rights and Healthcare Regulatory Requirements | 4 |
Capstone course
At least 4 quarter credits
Taken during the learner’s final quarter
Total
At least 48 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
Multiple Specializations available (must be within the same degree program)