Information Systems Security, M.S.

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The Master of Science in Information Systems Security at University of the Cumberlands focuses on information systems security challenges relating to mitigating the risk of loss or disclosure of data. With the combination of the ubiquitous nature of electronic information and the associated security risks, the field of information security has become a critical need for every organization.

Students can earn the MS, Information Systems Security in either a fully online format or an executive format combining online and on-site study. The Executive format program requires attendance at weekend residency classes. Further, the Executive MS, Information Systems Security Program meets the needs of international graduate business students. This program provides both in-seat and online coursework. Graduate students joining the Executive MS, Information Systems Security program will be employed or conduct projects in business-related positions and participate in Applied Learning Practicum, in which students apply what they are learning in their program to the real world via work or internship experiences.

University of the Cumberlands has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There are just over 200 universities nationwide with CAE-CD designation. Only three other universities in Kentucky are included in this elite group.

Program Goals:

To prepare information technologists with the knowledge to properly secure facilities, equipment, networks, and software
To prepare information technologists with the knowledge to create and implement a plan for disaster prevention and recovery.
To prepare information technologists with the proper techniques for implementing security plans that insure compliance with various laws and identifying and investigating breaches in compliance.
To prepare information technologists to address specific needs and challenges in the field of Information Security.

Course Requirements: 31 Credit Hours

ISOL 531 - Access Control Credit(s): 3 hours
ISOL 532 - Telecommunications and Network Security Credit(s): 3 hours
ISOL 533 - Information Security and Risk Management Credit(s): 3 hours
ISOL 534 - Application Security Credit(s): 3 hours
ISOL 535 - Cryptography Credit(s): 3 hours
ISOL 536 - Security Architecture and Design Credit(s): 3 hours
ISOL 631 - Operations Security Credit(s): 3 hours
ISOL 632 - Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning Credit(s): 3 hours
ISOL 633 - Legal Regulations, Compliance, and Investigation Credit(s): 3 hours
ISOL 634 - Physical Security Credit(s): 3 hours
ISOL 699 - Info Security Project Credit(s): 1 hour *
OR
INTR 599 - Applied Learning Practicum Credit(s): 1 hour **

Notes:

*All online students who are seeking to earn this degree must take this course in lieu of INTR 599, in addition to meeting all program degree requirements. Executive format students can substitute the required INTR 599 course in lieu of this course as part of their program degree requirements.

** Executive format programs have an applied learning component (internship or practicum) that is an integral and essential part of the established curriculum. Due to the applied learning component required for the degree program, Executive format students must enroll in INTR every term of enrollment.