July 2023 University Catalog

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 health care 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 health care, and evaluate the differences in types of health care data. Learners apply the compliance and enforcement processes in the health care 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 health care environment.

Core courses

IAS5002Communication Skills for Today's Information Security Professional

4

IAS5010Information Technology Security Fundamentals

4

IAS5015Network Security Fundamentals and Cryptography

4

IAS5020Information Security Regulatory and Legal Environment

4

IAS5025Operating System Defense

4

IAS5030Identifying and Managing Risk

4

Specialization courses

IAS5110Digital Forensics Processes

4

IAS5200Network Architecture and Cyberoperations

4

IAS5230Secure Network Design and Engineering

4

IAS5320Patient Privacy Rights and Health Care Regulatory Requirements

4

IAS5330Third Party Risk Management in Health Care

4

Capstone course

At least 4 quarter credits

Taken during the learner’s final quarter

IAS5900IAS Capstone

4

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)