Information Security and Digital Forensics, M.S.
Program of Study
Niagara University’s master’s degree program in Information Security and Digital Forensics (ISDF) is designed to prepare individuals for exciting and rewarding careers in cybersecurity. The 12 course (36 credit hours) program equips students to manage and react to cybersecurity threats that have presented challenges across all industries. Students will be trained in brand new, state-of-the-art computer labs, allowing them to gain skills that can be used in professional areas such as computer and mobile forensics, network security, defensive security, and data privacy.
The program is appropriate for students of many backgrounds, including computer and information sciences, business, criminal justice, accounting, and healthcare. For those who are interested, this program will provide the knowledge necessary to obtain the Certified Information Systems Security Management Professionals (CISSP) certification.
The Information Security and Digital Forensics Program (ISDF) at Niagara University meets the validation criteria for the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CSO 500 | Prin of InfoSec and Fed Law | 3 |
| CSO 510 | Data Privacy | 3 |
| CSO 520 | Managing Security Risk | 3 |
| CSO 530 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CSO 540 | Network Security | 3 |
| CSO 550 | Software Security | 3 |
| CSO 565 | Computer Forensics I | 3 |
| CSO 580 | Modern Cryptography | 3 |
| CSO 585 | Computer Forensics II | 3 |
| CSO 595 | Mobile Forensics | 3 |
| CSO 598 | Topic: | 3 |
| CSO 600 | Capstone Project/Research | 3 |
| CSO 601 | Capstone/Research Project 2 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |