Cybersecurity (CYBR)
CYBR 4930 - Special Topics
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
CYBR 5000 - Cybersecurity Principles
3 Credits
This course is an overview to the field of Cybersecurity. Students will be exposed to the key concepts of information and information security systems. Students will explore these concepts through a formal review of historical breaches across a variety of industries. Students will then explore best of practice security plans and process used in a holistic approach to cybersecurity for an organization.
CYBR 5010 - Networking Concepts
3 Credits
CYBR 5010 – Networking Concepts [Networking Concepts] This course will emphasize various networking technologies in use in modern networks. Students will design a basic network topology to meet the most common design requirements. Students will be introduced to network monitoring tools and networking mapping tools.
CYBR 5030 - Cyber Threats and Defense
3 Credits
This course is divided into two sections: computer network defense (CND) and computer network offense (CNA & CNE). Students will first review various security principles, controls and monitoring technologies (e.g., defense in depth, firewalls, IDS/IPS). Students will then review the various ways attackers defeat security controls and monitoring technologies. At the completion of the course, students will a more thorough understanding of how to defend networks.
Prerequisite(s): CYBR 5000* with a grade of C or higher
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
CYBR 5210 - Digital Investigations
3 Credits
This course will expose students to the forensic science principles and practices used in investigations. Students will be able to describe the steps in performing digital forensics from initial recognition of an incident through the steps of evidence gathering, preservation and analysis, and completion of legal proceedings.
Prerequisite(s): CYBR 5000* with a grade of C or higher
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
CYBR 5220 - Incident Response and Mitigation
3 Credits
This course will develop a student’s ability to construct plans and processes for a holistic approach to cybersecurity for an organization. These plans will include the protection of intellectual property, the implementation of access controls and patch/change management.
Prerequisite(s): CYBR 5000* with a grade of C or higher
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
CYBR 5230 - Intrusion Detection and Analysis
3 Credits
This course will develop a student’s competencies and skills related to detecting and analyzing vulnerabilities and threats and develop processes for taking steps to mitigate associated risks. Upon completing this course, students will demonstrate the ability to detect, identify, resolve and document intrusions.
Prerequisite(s): CYBR 5000* with a grade of C or higher
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
CYBR 5240 - Cloud Security
3 Credits
This course will develop a student’s knowledge of the technologies and services that enable cloud computing. Students will analyze different types of cloud computing models and the security and legal issues associated with them.
Prerequisite(s): CYBR 5000* with a grade of C or higher
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
CYBR 5250 - Secure Software Development
3 Credits
This course will develop a student’s competencies and skills related to the principles and practices of integrating security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in order to design, create, and deploy secure software. Students will review industry standards for secure coding and testing techniques. Students will apply specific techniques such as entitlement models, data sensitivity analysis, regulatory and compliance review, and threat modeling to assess an application and then determine which manual and automated tools and techniques to integrate into each phase of the SDLC to remediate identified risks and vulnerabilities.
CYBR 5260 - Applied AI for Cybersecurity
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the practical integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into cybersecurity. Students explore how AI can enhance threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis in complex environments. Through lab exercises, real-world datasets, and scripting assignments, students use AI/ML tools to automate and augment security tasks such as malware classification, network traffic analysis, and threat intelligence.
CYBR 5270 - AI for Cyber Threat Intelligence
3 Credits
This course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can be applied to Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) processes including malware analysis, network traffic detection, malicious infrastructure discovery, threat data enrichment, and automated intelligence production. Through hands-on assignments and projects, students will analyze malicious artifacts, perform threat detection using ML, and generate structured threat reports using AI tools. The course emphasizes secure handling of threat data, ethical AI use, and real-world use cases aligned with cybersecurity operations.
CYBR 5280 - AI Governance, Law, and Ethics
3 Credits
This course explores the governance, legal, and ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Students will examine regulatory frameworks, organizational policies, and ethical principles that shape responsible AI development and deployment. The course emphasizes real-world applications through case studies, legal analysis, and the creation of internal AI governance policies. Students will learn to evaluate bias, transparency, and accountability issues while navigating U.S. and international laws and standards.
CYBR 5910 - Internship Experience in Cybersecurity
1-3 Credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete an internship that requires them to apply the concepts and skills learned in their specific program of study. Prior to registration, students intending to complete this course are expected to have a formal letter from the organization providing details of the work expected from the student during the 8-weeks that constitute the length of the internship. The letter must be signed by an individual with appropriate authority from the organization sponsoring the internship. In addition, the internship is subject to approval by the program director who will assess the alignment between.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Schl for Professional Studies college.
Attributes: Special Approval Required
CYBR 5930 - Special Topics
3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)
CYBR 5960 - Masters Research Project
3 Credits
The Master's Research Project (MRP) emphasizes a synthesis and demonstration of the competencies gained during a student’s time in the MS Cybersecurity program.
Prerequisite(s): ORLD 5050 with a grade of C or higher; CYBR 5000* with a grade of C or higher; CYBR 5010 with a grade of C or higher; CYBR 5020 with a grade of C or higher; CYBR 5030 with a grade of C or higher
* Concurrent enrollment allowed.
Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the Schl for Professional Studies college.
Attributes: Special Approval Required
CYBR 5980 - Graduate Independent Study in Cybersecurity
1 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)