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Cybersecurity Curriculum

Curriculum Details

You’ll complete 12 courses to earn your MS in Cybersecurity degree online from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. The curriculum delves into cybersecurity foundations and emphasizes hands-on experience via lessons on emerging technologies and a capstone. Our program also includes a Cyber Defense and Intelligence track with online courses on gathering and analyzing insights to counter cybersecurity threats.

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is a CompTIA Authorized Academy Partner and provides specialized CompTIA certification preparation resources to students. The curriculum for the online MS in Cybersecurity program is developed with NIST NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity in mind, as well as industry research that aligns with CompTIA certification standards to help you develop ethical, social, and technical abilities for your career. Among several courses, our Security Operations course aligns with CompTIA Security+ skills and the Cyber Defense and Intelligence track aligns with CySA+ skills.

Core Courses

Credits

This course explores the foundational principles of cybersecurity, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, and risk management. By the end of this course, students will be able to analyze and apply these core concepts to protect digital environments from evolving threats.

This course equips students with the fundamental understanding and abilities to design secure physical and logical network structures for both wired and wireless networks. Students learn to design, implement, and manage secure network infrastructures to defend against internal and external cyber threats.

This course delves into the principles of cryptography and strategies for ensuring data privacy in the digital age. Through hands-on activities, students learn to implement cryptographic solutions and develop frameworks to protect sensitive information.

This course examines the unique challenges of securing critical infrastructure and building resilience against cyber threats. Students will be equipped with the skills to assess vulnerabilities and develop defense strategies for essential services like energy and healthcare.

This course explores the development and implementation of global cybersecurity policies and strategies, with a focus on international cooperation and diplomacy. You’ll learn to critically evaluate and influence cybersecurity policies that address global threats.

In this course, students learn to leverage data analytics for advanced threat detection and incident response in cybersecurity. This course teaches students to analyze security data and predict security incidents, enabling data-driven decision-making in security operations.

This course explores the latest trends in emerging cyber threats and the dynamics of cyber warfare. Students learn to assess advanced persistent threats and state-sponsored attacks and develop strategies to defend against these sophisticated threats.

In this course, students understand the landscape of cybercrime, risk management, and compliance with cybersecurity regulations. This course equips students with the skills to manage cybercrime risks and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

Cyber Defense & Intelligence Track Courses

Credits

In this course, students master the collection, analysis, and dissemination of cyber threat intelligence to protect against evolving cyber threats. By the end of this course, students will be able to develop threat profiles and intelligence reports that enhance organizational security strategies.

In this course, students gain the skills to manage security operations, detect incidents, and improve an organization’s security posture. This course offers hands-on experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and incident response processes to prepare them for the dynamic field of security operations.

This course provides a platform for students to gain hands-on experience with security technologies through lab-based exercises, focusing on tools like firewalls and vulnerability scanners. The course prepares students to effectively configure and manage security technologies in real-world scenarios.

Practicum

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In Cybersecurity Practicum, students apply their cybersecurity knowledge in a real-world setting through project-based work and collaboration with industry professionals. This practicum aims to offer practical experience to bridge the gap between theory and practice, enhancing readiness to work in the cybersecurity field.

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