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Master of Professional Studies in Information Sciences - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

The Master of Professional Studies in Information Sciences - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance provides a multidimensional perspective on cyber-domains such as cyber analytics, information analysis, information assurance, decision support, data fusion, information security, and intelligent resource allocation.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
3 - Advanced
Course Catalog Number
n/a
Course Prerequisites

Must meet admission requirements for the MPS in Information Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Details at http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/information-sci…

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Management Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the fundamental concepts, issues, methods, and techniques of data communication and Internet technology;
  2. Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and threats of network systems and internet technologies;
  3. Recognize the fundamental issues of network security, technology and protocols;
  4. Understand the essential domains of and applications of common body of knowledge (CBOK);
  5. Understand core technologies and fundamental issues to ensure confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of information.

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

  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition
  • Risk Management
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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