July 2023 University Catalog

MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, Network Defense

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

The Network Defense master’s specialization prepares information security professionals to assess, develop, and implement solutions to safeguard the information assets and enterprise IT infrastructures of an organization. Learners examine the technical and managerial controls critical to the success of a network defense specialization, including network security controls and testing, telecommunication, cryptography, penetration testing, visualization, risk assessment, and information security regulation standards.

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

IAS5130Programming for Security Professionals

4

IAS5200Network Architecture and Cyberoperations

4

IAS5211Mobile and Wireless Network Architecture and Security

4

IAS5220Network Security Controls and Testing

4

IAS5230Secure Network Design and Engineering

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)