The Master of Science in cybersecurity of the Gupta College of Business is designed to offer students a real-world cybersecurity education taught by experienced industry 专业人士. The cybersecurity master’s program covers the critical topics facing organizations today, including data protection, legal and compliance, operational and strategic cybersecurity management, penetration testing and digital forensics.
What Will I Study?
The cybersecurity program provides students with an in-depth understanding of the complexities in protecting and defending infrastructures and networks that contain valuable information.
While focusing on maintaining confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, the MS in 网络安全 program covers all eight domains of cybersecurity required for the CISSP exam.
MS 网络安全 Course Topics Include:
- Security and Risk Management
- Security Engineering
- Identity and Access Management
- Security Operations
- 资产安全
- Communication and Network Security
- Security Assessment and Testing
- Software Development Security
What Kind of Commitment Am I Making?
The MS in 网络安全 is a 30-hour program comprising ten classes that cover a range of cybersecurity topics. For the typical working professional taking two classes per semester, the MS in cybersecurity program can be completed in about 1-2 years. 这个程序是 100 percent online.
*Please note that this program is not suitable for students planning to attend on F-1签证.
Where Will a Career in 网络安全 Take Me?
Students who complete this degree often pursue careers in areas such as threat analysis, cyber defense, network security, penetration testing and digital forensics.
Demand for experienced and qualified cybersecurity 专业人士 has never been higher. Large and small organizations from government agencies to private enterprises are hiring cybersecurity 专业人士 to protect networks and information systems.
Career options include professions such as:
- Security Architect
- Security Consultant
- Security Engineer
- Secruity Software Developer
- 密码破译者
- 译解密码者
- 网络 Intelligence Analyst
The University of Dallas Center for 网络安全
The University of Dallas Center for 网络安全 is an established cybersecurity center within the University of Dallas Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business. In 2003, the University of Dallas was designated a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) by the National Security Agency (NSA). The University of Dallas values the support and guidance provided by the NSA and has been successfully re-designated as a CAE for nearly 20 years. Students graduating from the University of Dallas have the confidence that the master’s program aligns with the NSA requirements for a highly qualified CAE in 网络 Defense (CAE-CD).
