La Salle’s B.S. in Cybersecurity to M.S. in Cybersecurity program offers an accelerated 5-year path to earn degrees in fast-growing fields. The bachelor’s program equips students with essential skills to combat the growing threats in the digital landscape. The master’s in Cybersecurity program provides students with the latest strategies to reduce vulnerabilities, manage cyberattacks, and master digital forensics. Each student can tailor their studies with specialized courses that align with their career goals in cybersecurity.
A student in this program is able to take two graduate level courses (6 credits/2 courses). The courses are counted towards the undergraduate 120 credit requirement, and if the course grade is B or higher, the course is also counted towards the graduate program. Students receive the bachelor’s degree and are able to complete the remaining 24 credits (8 courses) to earn the graduate degree.
Why Study Cybersecurity at La Salle?
La Salle’s B.S. in Cybersecurity to M.S. in Cybersecurity program offers an accelerated pathway for students to earn both degrees in five years, preparing them for successful careers in a rapidly growing field. Our Cybersecurity program has been ranked as one of the top 20 online programs by Fortune in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Computers have made organizations easier to run. All accounting information, inventory records, customer data, and intellectual property that an organization possesses is contained somewhere in an electronic file. As such, these electronic files are vulnerable to attacks from both employees and outsiders from around the world. This course will provide the student with an understanding of how computer fraud and manipulation is accomplished and what security measures should be instituted to prevent it.
CYB 628: Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare and Cyber Espionage
This course introduces students to the differences between cybercrime, cyber espionage, and cyber warfare by discussing the relationship of cyber intrusions and cybersecurity to nations, businesses, society, and people. Students will use case studies to analyze the threats, vulnerabilities and risks present in these environments, and develop strategies to reduce the breaches and mitigate the damages.
CYB 644: Information Security
This course explores all aspects of computing and communications security, including policy, authentication, authorization, administration, and business resumption planning. It examines key security technologies, such as encryption, firewalls, public-key infrastructures, smart cards, and related technologies that support the development of an overall security architecture. Coursework includes plans for developing and implementing a technology security strategy focused on business needs.
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