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Master of Science in Computer Science - Cybersecurity Engineering
Explore computer security risks, protocols and policy.
Colorado Technical University offers a Master of Science in Computer Science-Computer Systems Security program designed to provide you with an overview of computer systems security. The online MSCS program has been ranked among the Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report for three years in a row.¹
This concentration presents an overview of computer systems security, policies, plans and standards.
Concentration courses explore:
- Security breaches in computer systems
- Development of a security policy ad protocols
- Cryptographic services
- Security auditing, computer crime, security awareness and training
- Intrusion risks presented by emerging media and application environments such as cloud computing, social media venues, and mobile computing
The capstone course offers the opportunity to complete an in-depth project focusing on a major technical problem or major issue that impacts your organization or in a desired area of study.
The Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have recognized Colorado Technical University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD). This CAE IA/CD designation is applicable to this degree program. Classes begin every 8 weeks. Learn more.
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¹https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/colorado-technical-university-126827
Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.
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