Master of Science
in Cybersecurity,
Cloud Security
4-week
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Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Specialization in Cloud Security
The specialization in Cloud Security prepares students to effectively secure cloud environments. The specialization focuses on risk management, secure cloud architecture, DevSecOps, and cloud computing assessments. Students learn to formulate risk management strategies, design secure cloud architectures, integrate security practices into DevOps, and conduct security assessments in cloud environments. Legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations are also covered. The program equips students with the knowledge and skills to address cloud security challenges, communicate security concepts, and implement continuous monitoring and improvement practices. Graduates are prepared to meet the increasing demand for cloud security professionals in various industries.
Degree Requirements
Foundation Courses
For the MS in Cybersecurity with a specialization in Cloud Security, you must complete nine foundation courses and four specialization courses.
Course Name
Examines the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and the associated technology. Includes securing the environment, security technologies in the environment, security threats, and security responses. Ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity are also examined.
Prerequisite: CYB 600 with a minimum grade of B.
An introduction to the tools and techniques utilized in cyber defense and offensive cyber operations. Use of technical tools will be demonstrated in virtual lab environments.
Prerequisite: CYB 601
Analysis and evaluation of threat modeling and cyber threat intelligence to reduce risk and enhance organizational Cybersecurity posture. Development and use of threat models to identify threats to systems and applications. Methods for collecting and utilizing threat intelligence to identify organizational threats are also covered.
Prerequisite: CYB 602
Concepts covered include a comprehensive wireless and mobile security overview including the design, planning, installation, and maintenance of wireless network security infrastructures. Emphasis is placed on information warfare countermeasures relative to government, military, terrorist and rogue, and private enterprise demographics.
Prerequisite: CYB 604
An introduction to the concepts of network security monitoring and incident response. Students will conduct an analysis and evaluation of network security monitoring tools and techniques. Students will examine the methods for conducting incident response.
Prerequisite: CYB 606
An introduction to the concepts of cloud computing. This course will examine the security implications of operating in a cloud computing environment. Tools and techniques to implement DevSec ops will be introduced.
Prerequisite: CYB 608 and completion of one specialization area.
A Master’s level project dealing with a student’s area of specialization in the Cyber Security and Information Assurance program. The students will create an original project with practical applications using cybersecurity policy, regulatory, and testing frameworks. The project will integrate the concepts of cyber security and information assurance taught throughout the program. Project management techniques and collaboration will be emphasized along with the ethical and legal aspects of the project. Grading is H, S, U only.
Prerequisite: CYB 699A
Master’s level project dealing with a student’s area of specialization in the Cyber Security and Information Assurance program. The students will create an original project with practical applications using cybersecurity policy, regulatory, and testing frameworks. Project management technqiues and collaboration will be emphasized along with the ethical and legal aspects of the project. Grading is H, S or U only.
Prerequisite: CYB 699B with a minimum grade of S. Students to successfully complete CYB 699B
Master’s level project dealing with a student’s area of specialization in the Cyber Security and Information Assurance program. The students will create an original project with practical applications using cybersecurity policy, regulatory, and testing frameworks. Project management techniques and collaboration will be emphasized along with the ethical and legal aspects of the project. Project results will be presented to a panel for review. Grading is by H, S or U only.
Specialization Courses
Course Name
Prerequisite: CYB 607
An examination into the critical aspects of risk management in cloud computing environments. The curriculum addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of risk management in the cloud. Students will explore the challenges, methodologies, and best practices associated with managing risk when using cloud computing environments. Various frameworks and risk management for zero trust environments will be covered in this class.
Prerequisite: CYB 650
Explore secure cloud architecture design and implementation, covering principles of cloud security, zero trust architecture, and vulnerabilities in cloud service models. Learn to design secure architectures for cloud environments that offer comprehensive protection against threats.
Prerequisite: CYB 651
Learn DevSecOps principles and practices for secure and resilient applications. Emphasis on integrating security within the DevOps framework, emphasizing collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement.
Prerequisite: CYB 652
Explore methods and techniques for assessing security in cloud environments, focusing on unique challenges, evaluating security controls, and identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Formulate comprehensive risk management strategies using industry-standard frameworks, methodologies, and assessment techniques to secure cloud environments, in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
- Construct a secure cloud architecture that addresses specific organizational security requirements, integrating data protection, access control, compliance, and secure migration strategies, while leveraging concepts of secure DevOps and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
- Develop security assessment findings in cloud environments, employing vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security audits, and devise strategies for continuous monitoring, reporting, and improvement of cloud security controls and practices.
- Communicate complex zero trust security concepts and strategies effectively to a range of stakeholders, including executives, IT professionals, and end-users.
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