2020 Catalog - Full Sail University · 8 CYB359 Project and Portfolio V: Cybersecurity 3.0 9...

C YBER SECURIT Y BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMPLETION PROGR AM 6/1/2020

2020 Catalog

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DEGREE PROGRAM 04

CYBERSECURIT Y 05

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 07

GENERAL INFORMATION 13

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DegreePROGRAMS

DEGREE PROGRAMS

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CybersecurityBachelor of Science Completion Program - Campus & Online

OVERVIEW

The Cybersecurity program prepares information security professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to protect systems and information against an evolving landscape of potential hazards.

The program extends an introduction to technology and its use in the information technology industry and builds to prepare you to apply information security standards and practices to a variety of data systems. You will gain experience with the basics and complexities of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, server virtualization, and containers. You will then explore how to apply this knowledge to develop a comprehensive information security program plan. Through close study of vulnerability assessments, threat detection, incident response, recovery plans, information assurance, and compliance with applicable rules, the curriculum will equip you to execute hands-on projects that reinforce your technical skills and their implementation across practical systems and scenarios.

BACHELOR’S OBJECTIVE

Our goal is to provide you with knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for entry-level industry positions in the field of cybersecurity. In addition to gaining a foundational understanding of security planning, implementation and system life cycles, you will understand how to identify threats, respond to incidents, and protect information assets.

While building your technical proficiency, your education will help you develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that will contribute to lifelong learning, providing you with tools to help sustain a long and productive professional career in the cybersecurity and information technology industries.

MONTH CODE COURSES CREDIT HOURS

1 CYB3011 Introduction to Cryptography 3.0

CYB3215 Identity and Access Management 3.0

2 CTI4001 Network Security and Software 4.0

ENC3110 Technical Writing 4.0

3 CYB3311 Security Compliance and Privacy 3.0

CYB3355 Threat Intelligence and Defense 3.0

4 CTI3933 Securing Systems and Data 3.0

CYB349 Project and Portfolio IV: Cybersecurity 3.0

5 CYB3612 Software Security 3.0

STA3026 Statistics 4.0

6 CYB3841 Information Assurance and Compliance 3.0

CYB359 Project and Portfolio V: Cybersecurity 3.0

7 CYB4381 Threat Protection and Testing 3.0

IMK302 Cultural Studies and the Web 4.0

8 CYB469 Project and Portfolio VI: Cybersecurity 3.0

9 CYB4781 Cyber Crime and Incident Response 4.0

10 CYB479 Project and Portfolio VII: Cybersecurity 3.0

CYBC444 Career Readiness: Cybersecurity 4.0

*CREDIT HOURS: 120TOTAL WEEKS: 40

MONTH CODE COURSES CREDIT HOURS

1 CYB3011 Introduction to Cryptography 3.0

ENC3110 Technical Writing 4.0

2 CYB3215 Identity and Access Management 3.0

3 CYB3311 Security Compliance and Privacy 3.0

CYB3355 Threat Intelligence and Defense 3.0

4 CYB349 Project and Portfolio IV: Cybersecurity 3.0

5 CTI4001 Network Security and Software 4.0

6 CTI3933 Securing Systems and Data 3.0

7 CYB3612 Software Security 3.0

STA3026 Statistics 4.0

8 CYB359 Project and Portfolio V: Cybersecurity 3.0

9 CYB3841 Information Assurance and Compliance 3.0

IMK302 Cultural Studies and the Web 4.0

10 CYB4381 Threat Protection and Testing 3.0

11 CYB4781 Cyber Crime and Incident Response 4.0

12 CYB469 Project and Portfolio VI: Cybersecurity 3.0

13 CYB479 Project and Portfolio VII: Cybersecurity 3.0

CYB4444 Career Readiness: Cybersecurity 4.0

*CREDIT HOURS: 120TOTAL WEEKS: 52

CampusChronological Course Schedule by Months

OnlineChronological Course Schedule by Months

*This program is a degree completion program. Entering students must have a related associate degree or higher level degree and must complete 60 semester hours.

CourseDESCRIPTIONS

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Course Descriptions

CYBC444

Career Readiness: CybersecurityIn Career Readiness: Cybersecurity, students will prepare themselves for the job market and continue to develop their personal brand. Students will learn the best strategies for crafting résumés, cover letters, and highlighting relevant skills specifically for the cybersecurity industry. Additionally, students will navigate networking opportunities, online professional social presence, the job search, and standard industry practices for employment interviews.

Total credit hours 4.0Course length 4 weeks

CYB4781

Cyber Crime and Incident ResponseThe Cyber Crime and Incident Response course investigates serious topics in cyber crime as well as the legal protocol involved. Students will survey the protection of information from unauthorized disclosure and methods of responding to adverse incidents and criminal threats. This course reveals the inner workings and strategy behind hazards such as computer and network intrusion, ransomware, industrial espionage, cyber terrorism, social engineering, fraud, and emerging threats. Students will navigate the legal complexities in incident response from the local to the international level. They will also distinguish the information stakeholders in the corporate sector from executive leadership and public relations to legal representatives and law enforcement.


CYB3215

Identity and Access ManagementIn the Identity and Access Management course, students will explore the importance of user identity, trust, access, roles, integrity, and auditing. They will examine the best practices of policies and procedures that ensure access to resources is based on least privilege. Students will apply principles of identity assurance, encryption, password policies, and multi-factor authentication through the implementation of identity management systems.


CYB3841

Information Assurance and ComplianceIn the Information Assurance and Compliance course, students will navigate the realm of security program oversight through internal and external audits. They will also examine how to maintain compliance with applicable requirements, policies, standards, and laws. This course explores types of audits that can be conducted and their results as well as processes for handling findings, recommendations, and responses. Students will study risk management and prospective mitigation strategies.


CYB3011

Introduction to CryptographyThe Introduction to Cryptography course examines algorithms and cryptographic principles used to protect information. Students will learn the principles of hashing along with symmetric, asymmetric, private-key, and public-key encryption and the limitations of these algorithms. They will study the use of centralized and distributed digital trust models as well as the roles of trusted parties. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply appropriate trust models and encryption techniques for data both at rest and in transit to typical security implementations.


CTI4001

Network Security and SoftwareThe Network Security and Software course examines network security and software-defined networks. This course builds upon the networking knowledge students have gained and tasks them to build virtual software-defined networks through software automation and cloud-based systems. Students will learn how to secure and validate networks against threats and attacks, identify and respond to instances of malicious network access, and operate the tools and software used to maintain network integrity.


CYB349

Project and Portfolio IV: CybersecurityThe Project and Portfolio IV: Cybersecurity course combines hands-on learning experiences with summative and formative portfolio assessments. Students will begin developing a holistic security program plan for an organization. In this written plan, students will identify applicable security functions and develop policies to protect information, apply user access control, and establish system change management processes. They will specify the roles and responsibilities of job functions from senior management to information security staff and outline the escalation process for incidents. This written security program plan will be expanded and refined throughout future courses.


CYB359

Project and Portfolio V: CybersecurityThe Project and Portfolio V: Cybersecurity course combines hands-on learning experiences with summative and formative portfolio assessments. In this course, students will extend their working written security program plan to appraise the security life cycle. Students will evaluate phases of system life cycles and the effects of security practices implemented. They will continue to assess vulnerabilities, perform threat modeling, and develop process management plans. Students will expand their written plan to address system and software patch management.


** This course is only off ered online. It is conducted over the Full Sail Online Learning Environment – a web-based platform which employs modern multimedia technologies, requires a logon for entry, and is accessible 24 hours a day via the Internet. Completion of the course is based on participation and success-ful completion of assignments.

Course Descriptions

CYB469

Project and Portfolio VI: CybersecurityThe Project and Portfolio VI: Cybersecurity course combines hands-on learning experiences with summative and formative portfolio assessments. In this course, students will evaluate their working security program plan for its efficacy as a comprehensive security program. Students will document security policies, roles, and responsibilities and establish baselines, monitoring, and control practices. The written plan will ultimately address technical documentation and change management, physical security, incident response and recovery protocol, and compliance with applicable regulations. Students will define the objectives of the plan and establish metrics to gauge its effectiveness.


CYB479

Project and Portfolio VII: CybersecurityThe Project and Portfolio VII: Cybersecurity course combines hands-on learning experiences with summative and formative portfolio assessments. In this course, students will finalize their security program plan by analyzing its performance within an enterprise system design. Students will conduct testing against simulated large-scale systems to observe the methods and issues that arise along an entire system life cycle. They will then document any technical changes needed and finally revise their written plan to correct for any program deficiencies detected.


CTI3933

Securing Systems and DataIn the Securing Systems and Data course, students will explore the differences between securing data and applications on one network and securing data across multiple networks. They will examine the challenges and professional workflows that each requires to successfully safeguard data from malicious sources, respond to threats, and recover from disasters. Students will be able to identify and assess risks and create a security plan for both cloud and intercloud security issues.


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Security Compliance and PrivacyThe Security Compliance and Privacy course provides students context and understanding of the legal and privacy frameworks regulating the information security realm. This course explores the laws and compliance parameters that apply to various worldwide governing jurisdictions and independent industry bodies. Students will recognize the responsibility surrounding the safe storage, processing, and protection of data under their supervision. They will evaluate their professional, ethical, and legal duty to report and respond to incidents and to comply with applicable set rules.


CYB3612

Software SecurityThe Software Security course introduces how applications may present security vulnerability issues. Students will explore how data can be disclosed or altered within software through system exploits, protocol deficiencies, or interception. Students will investigate software reverse compiling and brute force attacks. Principles of defense-in-depth are demonstrated through layered security approaches using multiple tools to help mitigate attacks at the application level.


CYB3355

Threat Intelligence and DefenseThe Threat Intelligence and Defense course examines the risk factors and vulnerabilities involved in information security. This course introduces students to the motivations of threat actors and threat modeling principles. Students will learn protocol for identifying and responding to an attack. Course assignments will task students to identify vulnerabilities, simulate attack events, and construct methods of containing breaches, broadening their awareness of potential threats and effective responses.


CYB4381

Threat Protection and TestingThe Threat Protection and Testing course enables students to protect systems, endpoints, networks, and cloud-based resources against known vulnerabilities and emerging threats. Students will evaluate information assets and their attack surfaces and analyze real-time data for indicators of adverse activity. Using automated real-time threat intelligence, students will learn to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data. Coordinated attack and defend methodologies will be conducted against test systems, followed by a review and analysis of their distinct results.


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IMK302

Cultural Studies and the Web**

The Cultural Studies and the Web course emphasizes the relationship between cultural context and promotional content on the web. Students will examine the significance of cultural variation to consumer segmentation, targeted marketing, and consumer receptivity. Case studies and empirical research will be evaluated to explore the costs and benefits of cultural relevance as a component of strategic planning practices.


STA3026

StatisticsThe Statistics course provides students with an in-depth exploration of statistical concepts. Students will learn data collection methods, organization of data, descriptive analysis, and visual representation of data. Students will also examine counting rules, sample spaces, and probability rules. Students will apply concepts associated with statistics and probability together to perform statistical analyses in order to make informed decisions. The course culminates with students presenting a small-scale research study. Students will use Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and present data.


ENC3110

Technical Writing**

The Technical Writing course teaches students to write and organize effective technical documents for specialized audiences. The ability to clearly put into words how products are installed, configured, customized, and deployed is essential in launching new products. Careful consideration must be taken to identify specific audiences and develop documentation to meet their individual needs. This course covers various styles of technical writing as well as their associated drafting and revising techniques.


** This course is only off ered online. It is conducted over the Full Sail Online Learning Environment – a web-based platform which employs modern multimedia technologies, requires a logon for entry, and is accessible 24 hours a day via the Internet. Completion of the course is based on participation and success-ful completion of assignments.

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Tuition Breakdown

DEGREE COST PERCREDIT HOUR*

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS TUITION

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM - CampusCybersecurity $696 60 $41,750

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM - OnlineCybersecurity $450 60 $27,000

May 2020

Degrees AwardedUpon successful completion of a degree program, the student will be awarded:

Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science – Campus & Online

Project LaunchBox™The primary component of the institutional fee is Project LaunchBox™, which includes an Apple MacBook Pro computer or a HP laptop for students in select gaming programs. A tablet is included for undergraduate students enrolled in online degree programs. The hardware and software included in the Project LaunchBox™ serve as a personal workstation for students throughout their academic program. Project LaunchBox comes with program-specifi c hardware and software that allows students to work on their projects on and off campus and maintain their personal portfolio from any location.

LAUNCHBOX PRICING FOR CAMPUS DEGREES FEE AMOUNT

Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science $2,900

Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science - 29 month $3,000

LAUNCHBOX PRICING FOR ONLINE DEGREES

Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science $3,200

Online Fee Amount includes shipping and software.

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