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
| 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 |
| IAS5211 | Mobile and Wireless Network Architecture and Security | 4 |
| IAS5220 | Network Security Controls and Testing | 4 |
| IAS5230 | Secure Network Design and Engineering | 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)