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Cyber Security

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall , United States
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Masters
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Computer Science | Cybersecurity
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Security Services
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English
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Program Overview

Cyber Security (CYBR) Program

The Cyber Security program at Southwest Minnesota State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and approaches to information security. The program covers a range of topics, including software vulnerabilities, secure software design principles, trusted computing base, authentication and access control, malware, network threats and defenses, and cryptography applications.


Course Offerings

The program includes the following courses:


  • CYBR 500: Introduction to Information Security (Credits: 3) Overview of principles and approaches to information security.
  • CYBR 505: Computer Science Foundations for Cybersecurity (Credits: 3) Fundamental knowledge of computer science that forms the technical foundation of the cybersecurity field.
  • CYBR 510: Cybersecurity Law and Policies (Credits: 3) Information security vulnerabilities and risks; legal, cost, privacy, and technology constraints.
  • CYBR 520: Computer System Security (Credits: 3) Design principles of secure systems, authentication, access control and authorization.
  • CYBR 530: Internet Security (Credits: 3) Study of fundamental principles of Internet security, approaches and techniques used in network attacks and defending mechanisms.
  • CYBR 600: Risk Management (Credits: 3) Comprehensive overview of risk management and its implications on IT infrastructures and compliance.
  • CYBR 610: Penetration Testing (Credits: 3) Network and system penetration testing methodologies to prepare businesses and developers to discover and mitigate security weaknesses.
  • CYBR 620: System Forensics and Incident Response (Credits: 3) Background and skills to manage information security incidents to minimize impact on systems and software.
  • CYBR 630: Secure Software Development (Credits: 3) Design and implementation of secure software, including characteristics of secure software and best security programming practices.
  • CYBR 650: Cybersecurity Capstone (Credits: 3) Planning, approval, implementation, and completion of a capstone project that showcases students' mastery of cybersecurity topics.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Each course has specific prerequisites, which are outlined in the course descriptions. The program is designed for students with a background in computer science or a closely related field, and the ability to program in a high-level programming language.


Academic Calendar and Scheduling

Courses are offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters, with specific scheduling details available through the university's academic calendar.


Program Outcomes and Career Opportunities

The Cyber Security program at Southwest Minnesota State University prepares students for a range of career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity, including positions in government, industry, and academia. Graduates of the program will have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and approaches to information security, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to design and implement secure systems and software.


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