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Capstone in Cybersecurity Leadership

This course requires students to synthesize and apply their acquired knowledge and skills through a comprehensive, project-based approach. Students will develop and present a capstone project that addresses real-world cybersecurity issues, integrating strategic, technical, and leadership aspects. Emphasis will be placed on aligning cybersecurity strategies with organizational goals and risk management frameworks, defining and ensuring adherence to cybersecurity policies and regulations, leveraging emerging technologies, planning and executing incident management and disaster recovery strategies, and addressing ethical challenges in cybersecurity. The course also focuses on enhancing executive communication and strategic communication across stakeholders.

  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Course ID: CYB 799

What You'll Learn

Develop and present a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that aligns with organizational goals, integrates advanced technologies, and incorporates risk management, compliance, and ethical considerations.
Design and lead a simulated incident response and disaster recovery exercise, demonstrating proactive leadership, effective strategic communication, ability to safeguard digital infrastructure and prevent potential threats, and coordination of response efforts to ensure business continuity.
Conduct an effective risk assessment and compliance audit for an organization, and develop a set of policies, procedures, and standards to mitigate risks and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrate effective executive communication and strategic communication skills to articulate cybersecurity strategies, policies, and decisions across all levels of an organization and to diverse stakeholders.
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Course FAQs

What is asynchronous?
Asynchronous learning means that the instructor and the students in the course all engage with the course content at different times (and from different locations). The instructor provides students with a sequence of units which the students move through as their schedules permit.
What is the course structure?
Courses are offered fully online and are asynchronous. There is an optional, live interactive session offered weekly so students can engage with one another and with the faculty member. 

How long is each course?
Our mini-sessions (or terms) are 7.5 weeks long, and courses are offered in each mini. Each semester consists of 2 mini-sessions.
How many courses can I take in a mini-term?
We have structured our courses so students can take one course at a time; this is especially important for students balancing full-time employment. We do permit students to take a maximum of two courses in 1 mini-term (i.e. 6 credits over a 7.5 week period). While taking more than two courses in one semester may seem appealing, these online accelerated courses can be difficult to manage, especially while working full-time. In addition, taking more than one course in a mini session could cause conflicts in your weekly live sessions (i.e. they could be offered on the same day and time). 

What is a part-time course load vs. a full-time course load?
Part-time in SPS is defined as 3 credits (1 course) per semester, and full-time is defined as 6 or more credits (2 or more courses) per semester. Every course at SPS is 3 credits.
How fast can I earn a master's degree?
You can finish an SPS program in as little as 16 months if you take a course every mini semester*. If you need more time, that's okay too! We offer flexibility so you can go your own pace.

*This is for 30 credit hour programs only.