Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Protection, M.S.
Program Overview:
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity is a practice-oriented program that prepares students for advanced professional roles in protecting critical infrastructure, transportation systems, financial services, cloud environments, and supply chains. The curriculum integrates security engineering, regulatory compliance, leadership, and emerging technologies through hands-on laboratories, simulations, and applied projects.
Students gain in-depth technical expertise in security operations, industrial control systems protection, cloud security architecture, and risk management frameworks aligned with national standards and regulatory guidance. The program culminates in a capstone project that enables students to apply their skills to real-world cybersecurity challenges and demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in security operations centers, cyber risk management teams, and public-interest technology initiatives.
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLO 1: Implement comprehensive cybersecurity programs aligned with TSA directives.
PLO 2: Design and manage security architecture for critical infrastructure.
PLO 3: Develop incident response and threat management strategies.
PLO 4: Apply risk management frameworks to complex systems.
PLO 5: Lead cross-functional security teams and initiatives.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Code | Title | Credits |
CYB-6000 | Critical Infrastructure Security Foundations | 3 |
CYB-6011 | TSA/CISA Compliance and Risk Management | 3 |
CYB-6012 | Threat Detection and Incident Response | 3 |
CYB-6001 | Security Architecture for Critical Systems | 3 |
CYB-6010 | Cyber Security Leadership and Strategy | 3 |
| Choose four of the following courses: | 12 |
CYB-6100 | Transportation Systems Cybersecurity |
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CYB-6101 | Financial Services Security |
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CYB-6103 | Industrial Control Systems Security |
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CYB-6104 | Supply Chain Security Management |
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CYB-6105 | Emerging Technologies in Critical Infrastructure |
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CYB-6998/ CYB-6990 can replace CS-6998 if taken every semester | Critical Infrastructure Protection Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
• Critical Infrastructure Security Foundations
• TSA/CISA Compliance and Risk Management
• Threat Detection and Incident Response
• Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy
• Transportation Systems Cybersecurity
• Financial Services Security
• Emerging Technologies in Critical Infrastructure
• Critical Infrastructure Protection Capstone
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the MS in Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection are prepared for advanced roles in cybersecurity operations, digital forensics, risk management, cloud security, and critical infrastructure protection. With a strong foundation in security strategy, threat analysis, and applied problem-solving, students are equipped to protect systems, networks, and sensitive data across a wide range of industries.
Career pathways may include:
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• SOC Analyst or Incident Responder
• Digital Forensics Investigator
• Risk and Compliance Specialist
• Cloud Security Specialist
• Critical Infrastructure Security Specialist
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