Cybersecurity, M.S.

Program Overview

Marshall University's online Master of Science in Cybersecurity program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering network security, information security, and penetration testing. Taught by experienced faculty, the program prepares students for careers in cybersecurity, including information security analyst, security specialist, and security administrator. The program is accredited by the NSA and DHS and offers resources to support online students.

Program Outline

Outline:

Courses:

• Network Security: Explores network security principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Information Security: Covers information security concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.
• Security Management: Examines security governance, risk management, and incident response.
• Applied Cryptography: Delves into cryptographic algorithms, protocols, and applications.
• Penetration Testing: Teaches penetration testing methodologies and tools for identifying vulnerabilities in systems.
• Digital Forensics: Covers digital forensics techniques for investigating cybercrime.
• Cybersecurity Law and Ethics: Examines legal and ethical issues related to cybersecurity.
• Vulnerability Assessment and Management: Focuses on vulnerability assessment methodologies and tools.
• Secure Programming: Teaches secure programming practices and techniques.
• Cloud Security: Explores cloud security concepts, architecture, and technologies.
• Cybersecurity Capstone Project: Students complete a capstone project to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.

Structure:

The program is offered entirely online, allowing students to study at their own pace and convenience. It typically takes 2 years to complete the program, with students taking 2-3 courses per semester.

Modules:

• Network Security: Covers network security principles, network protocols, and network security devices.
• Information Security: Explores information security concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.
• Security Management: Examines security governance, risk management, and incident response.
• Applied Cryptography: Delves into cryptographic algorithms, protocols, and applications.
• Penetration Testing: Teaches penetration testing methodologies and tools for identifying vulnerabilities in systems.
• Digital Forensics: Covers digital forensics techniques for investigating cybercrime.
• Cybersecurity Law and Ethics: Examines legal and ethical issues related to cybersecurity.
• Vulnerability Assessment and Management: Focuses on vulnerability assessment methodologies and tools.
• Secure Programming: Teaches secure programming practices and techniques.
• Cloud Security: Explores cloud security concepts, architecture, and technologies.
• Cybersecurity Capstone Project: Students complete a capstone project to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, assignments, and projects. The program also requires students to complete a capstone project.

Teaching:

The program is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in cybersecurity. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and simulations.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers in cybersecurity, including:

• Information security analyst
• Security specialist
• Cryptographer
• Security administrator/ manager
• Security architect
• Security consultant

Other:

• The program is accredited by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Marshall University offers a variety of resources to support online students, including tutoring, academic advising, and career services.
• The program is designed to prepare students for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exam.