Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Technical Application and Risk Management Techniques

Effective Communicator

Apply and use of various tools, technologies, and concepts to support the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of Intellectual Property (CAE KU 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13).

Articulates clear position/ purpose throughout the writing

Apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies to predict trends and communicate security strategies to meet business objectives (CAE KU 1, 3, 4).

Demonstrates control of layout/presentation, vocabulary, and uses of discipline-specific language

Conduct risk assessments and evaluate vulnerabilities, threats, and gaps in an organization’s infrastructure to identify appropriate security measures to reduce risks’ impact to business processes (CAE KU 3, 4, 6, 8)

Demonstrates control of diction, tone, or register appropriate to a diverse audience throughout the writing

Evaluate the appropriate security solutions required to design a security architecture (CAE KU 1, 5, 6)

Demonstrates proper usage of grammar and syntax throughout the writing (i.e., spelling, capitalization, punctuation, varied sentence structure)

Demonstrates proper documentation of direct quotes, paraphrasing, references, and citing sources

Frameworks and Methodologies

Innovative Thinking

Establish a risk management framework using industry standards for compliance (CAE KU 10, 11, 15).

Presents adequate information using sources that consider other perspectives

Define and apply the NIST Cybersecurity Framework functional areas, implementation tiers, and profiles (CAE KU 5, 7, 15).

Selects evidence that appropriately supports the position/purpose

Apply the Cybersecurity Life Cycle, Cybersecurity Framework, and Methodologies to establish a Cybersecurity Program that supports an organization’s strategic and business initiatives (CAE KU 3, 5, 6)

Develops position/purpose with reasoning and consistency

States a conclusion aligned to development

Cyber Law and Data Protection

Christian Worldview

Examine the laws, regulations, and standards that organizations use to align with government requirements around cybersecurity best practices within their industry (CAE KU 10, 11)

Examine the ideological foundation of the Christian worldview.

Analyze various cyber threat models used to identify and protect against cybercrime threat vectors, motivations, and ideologies (CAE KU 3, 4, 5, 6, 12).

Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity.

Perform requirements analysis to identify and obtain data and evidence in support of cyber law inquiries and incidents (CAE KU 3, 4, 6, 11).

Analyze ethical decisions made from the Christian worldview.

Evaluate the implications of Internet use within Small to Medium-Sized Business (SMB) and data protection for Intellectual Property (CAE KU 12, 13).

Examine the application of the Christian worldview within the context of discipline and vocation.

Leadership and Business Management Strategies

Transformative Leader

Develop cybersecurity program aligned with business needs, regulations, and compliance standards to enhance an organization’s security posture (CAE KU 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17).

Demonstrates personal accountability and responsibility with awareness of purpose

Determine appropriate business strategies to ensure business sustainability, availability, and reliability and articulate these needs to relevant stakeholders (CAE KU 13, 14, 16).

Incorporates best practices with decision making, in alignment with goals

Analyze the ethical implications of cybersecurity policies and regulations put in place to protect the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of Intellectual Property (CAE KU 3, 7, 10, 11).

Articulates aspects of respectful collaboration with all individuals (i.e., listening, open minded, sharing ideas, follow-through, conflict resolution, etc.)

Interpret risk assessments, gap analysis, and current cybersecurity trends to formulate a cybersecurity governance strategy that establishes mitigation plans for future challenges to achieve security objectives (CAE KU 6, 10, 11, 12, 15).

Demonstrates transformative actions to inspire and motivate growth in others (i.e., developing trust, servant leader, impact on others, being intentional, clear goals, authentic, credible/trustworthy, etc.)

Global Contributor

Demonstrates knowledge of societal aspects of the world (i.e. languages, cultures, religions, art, history, political/social issues, etc.)

Demonstrates an awareness and understanding toward diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives

Expresses the value and dignity of others through Christian virtues (i.e., compassion, respect, belonging, equity, acceptance, empathy, grace, objectivity, etc.).

Expresses the value and dignity of others through Christian virtues (i.e., compassion, respect, belonging, equity, acceptance, empathy, grace, objectivity, etc.).