• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

The accredited Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCSM) degree program consists of 12 online courses. Learn from seasoned security practitioners and utilize cutting edge curriculum to take your cybersecurity credentials to the next level. The University of Fairfax Master's program was developed by industry experts and allows you to explore the full spectrum of the cybersecurity field.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this degree program, graduates will be able to:

· Compile, analyze, and assess the applicability of best practices in addressing

information security issues relevant to the cybersecurity community

· Evaluate the impact of security constraints and processes on the implementation of

information security programs

· Integrate principles and techniques of risk analysis, project planning and change

management in the development of information security strategies

· Demonstrate secondary research skills in the investigation and selection of best

practice solutions to address information security challenges

· Demonstrate mastery of theory, concepts and skills in addressing specialized aspects

of information security management

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Network Services
  • Risk Management
  • Systems Administration
  • Systems Analysis
  • Systems Architecture

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.