Master of Cybersecurity Leadership

Develop a foundational understanding of the critical aspects of leading cybersecurity initiatives within an organization. This course covers the frameworks and principles for developing and assessing a cybersecurity program, including cybersecurity terms and concepts, ethical considerations, leadership theories, risk management practices, strategic planning, and effective communication techniques necessary for driving cybersecurity initiatives. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will learn to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity leadership and build resilient cybersecurity programs.

Explore cyber risks, the impacts of cyberattacks, data privacy challenges, cyber-criminal motives, and common strategies used to combat cyber warfare. This course will also look at the laws and regulations that apply to the rapidly changing threat landscape of cybersecurity. Students will develop a cybersecurity risk mitigation strategy for workplace or personal data.

Learn about fundamental security design principles and information assurance fundamentals. This course will explore a wide range of topics including cryptography, capability and access control mechanisms, authentication models, security models, operating systems security, malicious code, security policy formation and enforcement, vulnerability analysis, and the evaluation of secure systems. laws and regulations that apply to the rapidly changing threat landscape of cybersecurity. Students will develop a cybersecurity risk mitigation strategy for workplace or personal data.

Build a foundational understanding of how to navigate a complex environment with layered technology, data, and cyber risks. This course explores how organizational responses to cyber security, data, and emerging technologies can help organizations avoid minefields and capture opportunities.

Explore the essential strategies and practices for responding to cybersecurity incidents and ensuring business continuity. This course will emphasize the importance of exercises to test preparedness plans and enhance cyber resiliency. Students will learn to plan, test, and execute incident management and disaster recovery strategies, including conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to prioritize responses.

Real and perceived threats can pose major challenges for organizations. These threats can range from attacks on an organization’s reputation to managing the proliferation of misinformation communicated in both external and internal channels. This course provides the tools, approaches, and confidence to prepare for and manage reputational challenges.

Dive deeper into the latest trends, tools, and innovations at the forefront of the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. This course will explore the potential impacts of these technologies on cybersecurity practices, assess their practical applications, and understand how to integrate them into existing security frameworks. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage emerging technologies in cybersecurity.

Synthesize and apply knowledge and skills through a comprehensive, project-based approach. In the capstone, students will develop and present a project that addresses real-world cybersecurity issues, integrating strategic, technical, and leadership aspects with an emphasis 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.