National Security, M.S., Defensive Cyber Intelligence Concentration

This concentration provides a unique approach to the issue of cyberterrorism and cyber intelligence within national security agencies. Students will be prepared for the responsibilities of protecting agency or corporate information systems. The basics of cyber intelligence as well as the legal issues and cyber-response strategies are evaluated. Students learn through hands-on experience using industry software and practices. This program requires the completion of a minimum of 36 credits of graduate coursework.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

1.    Apply foundational knowledge of national security to contemporary global/local security challenges. 
2.    Evaluate national security threats at both domestic and international levels.
3.    Develop policy responses to cyber threats that undermine critical information infrastructure.
4.    Apply national security concepts to real-world scenarios.
5.    Design policy solutions to contemporary national security problems.
6.    Apply foundational knowledge of cyber security to contemporary cyber threats and cyber warfare.
7.    Apply intelligence analysis tools to cyber defense.
8.    Design intelligence and defensive policy solutions to contemporary cyber threats.