MASTER OF SCIENCE

KHOURY COLLEGE OF COMPUTER SCIENCES

Cybersecurity

Security is a race... that never ends! You need to CURRICULUM OUTLINE

prepare well, learn the foundations, best practices, and Required Core (8 semester hours)
techniques, train, test yourself, know the adversary, and > Foundations of Information Assurance
> Capstone Project Seminar
stay in shape.
— Guevara Noubir, Professor, Director of Cybersecurity Graduate Program
Technical Track (8 semester hours, choose two)
> Applied Cryptography
> Computer System Security
> Network Security Practices
PROGRAM OVERVIEW > Software Security Practices
> Building core knowledge surrounding computer system security and network
security: theory, systems, and best practices
> Planning and implementing security strategies to reduce risk and enhance Contextual Track (8 semester hours, choose two)
protection of information assets and systems > Security Risk Management and Assessment
> Identifying and addressing legal and ethical issues associated with information > Information System Forensics
security, privacy, and digital rights and identifying how they inform specific > Cyberlaw: Privacy, Ethics, and Digital Rights
Information Assurance plans/decisions > Decision Making in Critical Infrastructure
> Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, with corporate management
on cybersecurity-related issues Sample Elective Courses (8 semester hours)
> Students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience and to offset the > Software Vulnerabilities and Security
cost of tuition through our signature graduate co-op program > Introduction to IoT Security
> IT Security Governance, Risk and Compliance
Get Started > Cloud Security
> Fall and spring start options > Network Security
> Choose from full-time or part-time coursework
> Program locations include Boston, Seattle, and Toronto Total Degree Requirements (32 semester hours)
> Degree can be completed 100% online, on-ground, or in a hybrid format > Full-time students typically complete this degree in
two years
Other Programs Available*
> MS in Computer Science Degree Information
> MS in Artificial Intelligence Northeastern University is recognized by the National
> Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland
> PhD in Cybersecurity Security (DHS) as a Center of Academic Excellence in
*Check our website for program and concentration availability at specific campus locations. Cybersecurity:
> NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence in
Cyber Defense Education with focus area in Cyber
Investigations
> NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber
Defense Research

3.5 M 15%
> NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations

The total number of vacant On average, cybersecurity roles pay For over 100 years, Northeastern has been a world leader
cybersecurity jobs will reach 15% more than other technology in experiential learning—combining classroom theory with
3.5 million worldwide by 2021. careers. real-world experiences. Plus, our global network connects
2017 Cybersecurity Job Report, Cybersecurity Bureau of Labor Statistics students to over 255,000 alumni in 164 countries and
Ventures 3,400 corporate partners.

For more information about this program

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