Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Master of Science Degree Program
The Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security is a one year 36-credit intense program that includes 15 credits of coursework during both the fall and spring semesters, and a 6-credit internship/thesis during the summer. The program trains students in the field of digital forensics and security analytics. Students can specialize in one of three tracks: cyber security, digital forensics, and cyber operations. The cyber security track prepares students in cyber incident investigation with a strong component of security data analysis; the digital forensics track prepares students for the collection, preservation and analysis of data found in electronic devices; and the cyber operations track teaches students proactive threat hunting and offensive/defensive operations. The program concludes with a 6-credit internship/thesis in the summer following two semesters of coursework; students pick their choice based on their career goals (e.g. intelligence, risk advisory, e-discovery, corporate or public sector cybersecurity, law enforcement, or higher education). Students are expected to have basic knowledge of programming, networking, and information security before they begin their studies.
Program Requirements - 36 credits
Cyber Security Track
A. Core Courses (24 credits):
- For 516 Data Analytics for Cyber Security (3) OR Itm 603 Business Analytics and Data Mining (3)
- For 519 System Administration and Operating System Concepts (3)
- For 615 Hacking for Penetration Testers (3)
- For 642 Computer Forensics (3)
- For 643 Incident Handling (3)
- Cyb 640 Information Security Risk Assessment (3)
- Cyb 644 Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (3)
- Cyb 647 Security Implementation (3)
- For 506 Database Security and Forensics (3)
- For 520 Open Source Intelligence and Social Network Analysis (OSINT and SNA) (3)
- For 610 International Cyber Conflicts (3)
- For 622 Cloud Security & Forensics (3)
- Cyb 645 Psychology and Information Security (3)
- For 525 Advanced Networking (3)
- For 602 Cyberlaw and Ethics (3)
- For 615 Hacking for Penetration Testers (3)
- For 618 Reverse Engineering Malware (3)
- For 632 Cyber Threat Hunting (3)
- For 650 SCADA Vulnerability Exploitation (3)
- Cyb 644 Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (3)
- Cyb 646 Mathematical Methods for Information Security (3)
- For 520 Open Source Intelligence and Social Network Analysis (OSINT and SNA) (3)
- For 607 Memory Forensics and Analysis (3)
- For 610 International Cyber Conflicts (3)
- For 611 Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) Forensics (3)
- For 613 Multimedia Forensics (3)
- For 642 Computer Forensics (3)
- For 516 Data Analytics for Cyber Security (3) OR Itm 603 Business Analytics and Data Mining (3)
- For 519 System Administration and Operating System Concepts (3)
- For 604 Mobile Forensics (3)
- For 607 Memory Forensics and Analysis (3)
- For 613 Multimedia Forensics (3)
- For 621 Digital Forensics & Quality Lab Management (3)
- For 642 Computer Forensics (3)
- Cyb 644 Introduction to Information and Cyber Security (3)
- For 506 Database Security and Forensics (3)
- For 520 Open Source Intelligence and Social Network Analysis (OSINT and SNA) (3)
- For 602 Cyberlaw and Ethics (3)
- For 611 Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) Forensics (3)
- For 622 Cloud Security & Forensics (3)
- For 643 Incident Handling (3)
Please note: This program requires an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience requirement. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If you have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of your intended academic program.
