Earn your Cybersecurity Degree from University of Fairfax
Master of Cybersecurity Management
The master of cybersecurity degree program prepares students to be strategic and tactical contributors in the development, implementation and evaluation of enterprise level security programs. Specializations allow students to pursue a program of study which relates to their professional interests and goals.
Learn from seasoned security practitioners and utilize cutting edge curriculum to take your cybersecurity credentials to the next level. The University of Fairfax Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management program was developed by industry experts and allows you to explore the full spectrum of the cybersecurity field.
We have incorporated the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework into our degree programs. The NIST framework provides a structured approach for managing and reducing cybersecurity risks, and our courses align with the framework’s five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. By incorporating the NIST framework into our curriculum, we are preparing our students for successful careers in a variety of industries and government agencies that require compliance with the framework.
Degree Program Objectives
The master of cybersecurity degree program develops professionals who:
- are recognized as knowledgeable and qualified practitioners in a specialized field of information security
- possess a depth of knowledge in current cybersecurity practices
- apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the analysis of issues relevant to the cybersecurity community
- utilize secondary research competencies in the investigation and selection of best-practice solutions to information security challenges
- demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to address a specialized area of information security management
Degree Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the master of cybersecurity degree program, you 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
This program is offered in both a full distance education and a hybrid delivery format which allows students to take a portion of their coursework in a residential setting.
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Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management Required Courses
IA7000: Security in the Digital Age
IA7401: Ethical Hacking
IA8020: Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures
IA8030: Design, Development and Evaluation of Security Controls
IA8050: Security Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
IA8060: Intrusion Detection, Attacks, and Countermeasures
IA8070: Design and Development of Security Architectures
IA8080: Security Solution Implementation
IA8125: Information Security Policy Planning and Analysis
RM8250: Web-based Research Methods in Information Security
2 Electives (Choose from PM8100, IA8210, IA8140, or IA7402)
Potential Careers for Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management Graduates:
An I.T. Strategist is responsible for a business’s technology strategy and for I.T. security. This is critical for a business because of the myriad ways that technology can reduce costs yield greater efficiency and profit for an organization. The strategist evaluates where the business and its clients can benefit from innovative technologies and implements this technology, ensuring compliance with security regulations.
When you graduate with a MSCSM at University of Fairfax, you will be prepared for many exciting careers in this growing industry. Our graduates have gone on to work in high-level positions in the United States Navy, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Lockheed Martin, Cisco Systems, Wells Fargo, and more!
Whether you want to work as a Chief Technology Officer, Cybersecurity Technician, Engineer, Manager, or Incident Analyst, we will help you develop the skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Cybersecurity Education Path
Distinguish yourself and advance your cybersecurity career by following the University of Fairfax Online Cybersecurity Education Path. No matter which graduate program you pursue, all of your courses will explore relevant cybersecurity policy and management issues, and you will complete a cybersecurity project in each course. You can apply what you learn and make significant contributions in your workplace right away.