Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Program Details
Edward Waters University (EWU) offers a Master of Science in Cybersecurity that will be
innovative in exploring key issues in information security and identifying how technology can help
resolve them. This comprehensive program will train students to safeguard systems, data, processes,
and people. Through interdisciplinary coursework and research focus on various Cybersecurity-
focused studies coupled with theory and its effectiveness, and experiential learning the Master of
Science in Cybersecurity will give a holistic perspective to the student in preparation for further
post-graduate study, positions in management, entrepreneurship, non- profit agencies, and
organizations, as well as governmental sectors. Such an opportunity will drive the global initiatives
of the institution and expand the academic profile as related to the University’s mission and
strategic goals.
IACBE Accreditation
Public Statement of IACBE Accreditation:
Member with Accredited Programs
The Department of Business Administration at Edward Waters University (EWU) has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs, please view our IACBE member status page below.
Department Chair
Department Chair/Professor
Office: (904) 470-8074
Email: fikeokwu@ew.edu
Program Faculty
CIS Coordinator
Office: (904) 470-8107
Email: s.francois1@ew.edu
Professor
Email: a.pugh@ew.edu
Associate Professor
Office: (904) 470-8842
Email: rtedeschi@ew.edu
Program Degree Map
| REQUIRED PROGRAM CORE (12 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
| Course Numbers | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 5370 | Principles of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CIS 5208 | Social, Economic, and Policy Aspects of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CIS 5079 | Secure Application Programming | 3 |
| CIS 5415 | Practical Applied Security | 3 |
| REQUIRED DISCIPLINE CORE (15 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
| CIS 5373 | System Security Risk, Trust, and Threat Models | 3 |
| ISM 6326 | Information Security and Compliance | 3 |
| ISM 6914 | Cybersecurity Capstone | 3 |
| TCN 6430 | Network Management and Control Standard Protocols | 3 |
| PAD 6399 | Homeland Security Management for State and Local Government | 3 |
| ELECTIVES (9 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
| EEL 6805 | Advance Malware Reverse Engineering | 3 |
| CIS 6930 | Advance Special Topics | 3 |
| CIS 5374 | Information Security and Privacy Information Security Planning | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE | 36 | |
Program Course Descriptions
SECURE APPLICATION PROGRAMMING
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides the development of applications that are free from common
security vulnerabilities, such as buffer overflow, structured query language (SQL)
injection, and cross-site scripting attacks. Emphasis is on distributed web
applications.
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLICY ASPECTS OF CYBERSECURITY
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides the broader human context of cybersecurity, from the
perspective of society, economics, and policy.
PRINCIPLES OF CYBERSECURITY
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course examines cybersecurity algorithms and techniques. Mathematical
foundations. Symmetric and public key encryption. Authentication, key infrastructure,
certificates. Covert channels. Access control. Vulnerabilities.
SYSTEMS SECURITY RISK, TRUST, AND THREAT MODELS
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course examines the types of Attacks; Safe Programming Techniques; Operating
System Mechanisms, Virtual Machine Systems; Hardware Security Enforces;
Application Security; Personal Security.
INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY INFORMATION SECURITY PLANNING
( 3 Credit Hours )
Planning for Contingencies, Policy, Security Program, Security Management Models,
Database Security, Privacy, Information Security Analysis, and Protection
Mechanism.
ADVANCE SPECIAL TOPICS
( 3 Credit Hours )
Special topics surrounding cybersecurity, information security, and national security.
PRACTICAL APPLIED SECURITY
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides hands-on training in practical installation and maintenance of
secure systems, including such topics as security configuration, demilitarized zones
(DMZs), firewalls, anti-virus software, and hardware security modules.
ADVANCED MALWARE REVERSE ENGINEERING
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides the student with the necessary tools and techniques to perform
practical reverse engineering on suspicious files and firmware encountered in a range
of devices and understanding the implications associated with malware attacks.
INFORMATION SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE
( 3 Credit Hours )
Provides knowledge and skills needed to protect enterprise assets by mitigating IS/IT
related security risks. An exposure to information systems/information technology
(IS/IT) security related Laws, Regulations, and Compliance is also provided.
CYBERSECURITY CAPSTONE
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course is the capstone course for the cybersecurity program. This course provides
an opportunity for students to demonstrate that they have mastered material covered
throughout the program and can apply it in the real world. Using a case study approach
the capstone course provides students with an opportunity to develop
recommendations for dealing with current security issues. (NOTE: This course should
be taken after completion of all other courses)
HOMELAND SECURITY MANAGEMENT FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides a broad overview of the legal, technical, financial, and
organizational environment in which Homeland Security initiatives are designed and
successfully implemented.
NETWORKS MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL STANDARD PROTOCOLS
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides students with a comprehensive view of the network management
challenge, including its concepts, scope, challenges, and techniques. We will study
the network management concepts in concrete applications and scenarios such as
multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), virtual private network (VPN), virtual local
area network (VLAN), etc. As a highlight of this course, we will also spend significant
time studying emerging networking technologies such as Software Defined
Networking, to better prepare students for managing future IT infrastructures.