Master of Cyber Forensics and Security
At the conclusion of their studies, graduates of the Master of Cyber Forensics and Security degree should be able to:
- Design and implement a comprehensive enterprise security program using both policy and technology to implement technical, operational, and managerial controls
- Comprehensively investigate information security incidents and violation of law using computer resources in a manner such that all evidence is admissible in a court of law
- Technically secure enterprise information assets and resources to deter, detect, and prevent the success of attacks and intrusions
Illinois Institute of Technology has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This designation results from meeting stringent Center of Academic Excellence criteria and mapping of information technology and management curricula to a core set of cyber defense knowledge units. Students attending Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education institutions are eligible to apply for scholarships and grants through the Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program and the Federal Cyber Service Scholarship for Service Program. This designation reflects Illinois Institute of Technology’s commitment to producing professionals with cyber defense expertise for the nation.
Master of Cyber Forensics and Security (Coursework Only Option)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | (18) 1 | |
| ITMS 538 | Cyber Forensics | 3 |
| ITMS 543 | Vulnerability Analys and Ctrl | 3 |
| ITMS 548 | Cyber Security Technologies | 3 |
| ITMS 578 | Cyber Security Mgmt | 3 |
| ITMS 583 | Digital Evidence | 3 |
| ITMM 585 | Lgl&Ethical Issu In Info Tech | 3 |
| Elective Courses | (12) | |
| Select a minimum of 12 credit hours from the following: | 12 | |
Any 500-level ITMS course not listed in required courses above. 2, 3 | ||
| IT Auditing | 3 | |
| Intro to Open Source Software | 3 | |
| Special Problem in IT 4 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
| 1 | Core course requirements may be waived upon presentation of evidence of equivalent coursework, certification, or experience. Approval of waivers will be made by the student’s adviser or the ITM associate chair. |
| 2 | Students pursuing the coursework only option may not choose ITMS 549 as an elective course. |
| 3 | ITMS 579 may be taken more than once. |
| 4 | A maximum of six credit hours of ITMT 597 may be used toward degree requirements. |
Master of Cyber Forensics and Security (Master's Project Option)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | (21) 1 | |
| ITMS 538 | Cyber Forensics | 3 |
| ITMS 539 | Steganography | 3 |
| or ITMS 549 | CST: Projects & Adv Methods | |
| ITMS 543 | Vulnerability Analys and Ctrl | 3 |
| ITMS 548 | Cyber Security Technologies 2 | 3 |
| ITMS 578 | Cyber Security Mgmt | 3 |
| ITMS 583 | Digital Evidence | 3 |
| ITMM 585 | Lgl&Ethical Issu In Info Tech | 3 |
| Research Course | (3) | |
| ITMT 594 | Special Projects in IT | 3 |
| or ITMT 597 | Special Problem in IT | |
| Elective Courses | (6) | |
| Select a minimum of six credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
Any 500-level ITMS course not listed in required courses above. 3 | ||
| IT Auditing | 3 | |
| Intro to Open Source Software | 3 | |
| Special Problem in IT 4 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
| 1 | Core course requirements may be waived upon presentation of evidence of equivalent coursework, certification, or experience. Approval of waivers will be made by the student's adviser or the ITM associate chair. |
| 2 | Students electing the project option must complete ITMS 548 Cyber Security Technologies in a live section with a project component. |
| 3 | ITMS 579 may be taken more than once. |
| 4 | A maximum of six credit hours of ITMT 597 may be used toward degree requirements. |
