Defensive Cyber Intelligence Certificate

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This 12-credit certificate 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.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

1. Apply foundational knowledge of cyber security to contemporary cyber threats and cyber warfare.

2. Apply intelligence analysis tools to cyber defense.

3. Design intelligence and defensive policy solutions to contemporary cyber threats.

Required Course (3 credits)

NSEC 6604 - Introduction to Intelligence and Cyber Defense

Restricted Electives (9 credits)

Choose three electives (9 credits total) from the following:

NSEC 6614 - Cyber Warfare and Electronic Espionage
NSEC 6615 - Dark Web Intelligence Analysis
NSEC 6625 - Information Systems Threats, Attacks, and Defenses
NSEC 6626 - Defending the Cyber Enterprise
NSEC 6627 - Internet Investigations
NSEC 6629 - Practical Issues in Cryptography
Students may also choose any CSCI or DSCI course. Any prerequisites for CSCI or DSCI courses must be satisfied.