Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MS)

College of Science and Technology (formerly known as College of Information Technology)

Major Requirements (36 credit hours)

If you have enrolled in Bellevue University's Cybersecurity program prior to Fall 2012, please click here for your program requirements.

(Click a course name below to view course details). Unless noted, all courses are 3 credit hours.

• CIS 537 Introduction to Cyber Ethics

  This course provides a brief overview of the field of ethics, computer privacy and security, computer crime and software piracy, intellectual property and information ownership, computers and gender, computers and social justice, and civil liberties in cyberspace. Additionally, ethical questions concerning professional codes of conduct and issues of moral responsibility for computer professionals are presented.

• CIS 607 Computer Forensics

  This course is designed as an overview of the investigative methods and tools associated with computer forensics. Topics include: processing crime and incident scenes, digital evidence controls, recovery of information, network forensics, data acquisition, and legal and ethical issues associated with investigations.

• CIS 608 Information Security Management

  This course addresses the issues relating to successful information security management. Topics include access control systems, network and software security, management practices, risk management, protection mechanisms, business continuity planning, and legal and ethical issues. The course allows for analysis of current security management models.

• CYBR 510 Physical, Operations, and Personnel Security

  This course presents an examination of effective security methodologies based on comprehensive assessment of threats and implementation of a layered system of physical and electronic protection. Threat identification, countermeasures, and prevention are explored.

• CYBR 515 Security Architecture and Design

  This course provides an introduction to the fundamental components of security architecture. Topics include computer organization; hardware, software and firmware components; open and distributed systems; and protection mechanisms. Discussion also includes certification and accreditation; formal security models; and evaluation criteria. Assigned projects include designing a model secure system.

• CYBR 520 Human Aspects of Cybersecurity

  This course provides an exploration of the human aspects of Cybersecurity. Topics include human behavior and interaction; motivation and influence; and social engineering. Emphasis on the human element of cyber incidents in relation to protecting information and technology assets.

• CYBR 525 Ethical Hacking and Response

  This course provides a technical study of offensive and defensive techniques for protecting cyber assets. Topics include security testing, risk mitigation techniques, and threat response. Discussion also includes penetration testing theory, techniques, and tools; network, systems, and application vulnerability scanning; risk analysis and response; and intrusion detection and response. Emphasis is placed on identification of system vulnerabilities and threats and techniques for preventing attacks.

• CYBR 610 Risk Management Studies

  This course provides an exploration of how organizations manage risks to information technology assets. Discussion includes the application of methodologies and models for managing such risks. Topics also include recognition of security threats and vulnerabilities and the analysis of associated risks. A systematic approach for acquiring and analyzing information to support decision-making in the protection of assets and the allocation of security resources is presented.

• CYBR 615 Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance

  This course provides an exploration of the governance of information systems. Discussion includes the importance of compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as a means of minimizing risk through mandated security and control measures.

• CYBR 625 Business Continuity Planning and Recovery

  This course provides an introduction to the processes associated with business continuity planning and disaster recovery. Topics include project scope and planning, assessing risk, developing policy and procedures, and conducting a business impact analysis. Discussion also includes disaster recovery plan development and implementation, and restoration.

• CYBR 650 Current Trends in Cybersecurity

  This course presents an in-depth study of current trends in Cybersecurity threats. Discussion includes the identification and management of threats and vulnerabilities within an effective enterprise security program. Prior Cybersecurity education is synthesized through projects and assignments.

• DET 630 Cyberwar and Cyberdeterrence

  This course presents an examination of the arena of national security that meshes high-technology with traditional concerns of war and peace. Topics include war and deterrence in the cyber realm, attribution, threat assessment, retaliation, and offensive and defensive capabilities. Discussion also includes global politics related to cyber activity, and ethical issues linked to privacy, civil rights, national security and national defense.