Master in

Cybersecurity

The Master’s program in Cybersecurity integrates the concepts, practices and procedures in the fields of computer security and telecommunications considering the operational risks present in these areas. Upon completion of this program, students will possess the tools, methodologies, and skills necessary to identify problems and the resources to develop, define, and implement strategies, policies, and guidelines related to cybersecurity for any company.

42 Credit

Hours

Language

Spanish

Method

Online

Start Classes

2 September 2024

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Program Objective

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program integrates concepts, practices, and procedures in the fields of information security and telecommunications while considering the operational risks present in each of these areas. Upon completion of this program students will possess specific tools, methodologies, and skillsets needed to identify the necessary resources to develop, define, and implement strategies, policies, and guidelines related to the cybersecurity of any enterprise. Graduates will be able to present findings and recommendations to the ultimate decision makers while considering legal and ethical implications.

In addition to working within global companies that require administration of information and communications systems, graduates of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program can also find careers in security auditing, consulting, and outsourcing.

The university recommends that applicants to this program should have at least two-years minimum professional experience holding job titles in Information Security or other related fields like: Informatics Security, Information & Communications Technology Administration, Risk Analysis and/or Legal Advisor in Telecommunications.

Program Description

All courses are taught utilizing the case method which immerses the students in actual situations faced by real enterprises and requires students to derive, present, and defend solutions among alternatives presented by fellow students. This method involves active student participation and stimulates the development of critical thinking. The program’s academic methodology is focused on developing analytical and critical thinking abilities. All courses are taught entirely online and 100% in Spanish.

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program prepares students to predict, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks. Students will gain a range of specialized skills, from ethical hacking, computer forensics, and information security auditing, to penetration testing and network security. The Master’s program builds on the foundations of computer science with advanced knowledge to critically evaluate the technical, social, and management dimensions of computing systems and technologies from a security perspective.

This program is designed to provide professionals of different backgrounds with a comprehensive grasp of the technological tendencies in the world of communications and data management. It is designed for students who wish to understand the inherent security risks of information technologies and the risks to which enterprises are exposed, and how to mitigate and minimize those risks.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

1. Demonstrates extensive knowledge and ability to handle different operating systems, networks, and programming languages.

2. Employs cryptographic protocols and security tools based on these protocols to strengthen the protection of a company’s IT assets.

3. Applies prevention techniques through the analysis and detection of threats to design cybersecurity architectures in accordance with corporate strategies, considering fundamental regulations of information management.

4. Interprets and distinguishes regulations for security incident response centers, applying the main strategies for managing and employing digital protection processes.

5. Audits cybersecurity systems seeking to protect IT assets, examining a variety of risks such as hacking, fraud, psychological manipulation, among others.

Curriculum
Course Description

Curriculum

Course Number	Course Title	Horas Credit Hours
	Cybersecurity Courses The following courses are specific to the Cybersecurity curriculum.	42
MIT 510	Information Systems	3
MIT 520	Ethical Hacking	3
MIT 530	Personal Data Protection	3
MIT 540	Perimeter Security & Network Attacks	3
MIT 550	Digital/Electronic Signatures & Certificates	3
MIT 560	Cybercrime	3
MIT 570	Computer Forensics	3
MIT 580	Informational Security Auditing	3
MIT 590	Security Events Monitoring	3
MIT 515	Incident Response Management	3
MIT 525	Computer Law	3
MAN 520	Project Management	3
MIT 535	Cryptography and Authentication	3
MIT 545	Implications of Critical Infrastructure	3

Course Description

The following courses are specific to the Master’s in Cybersecurity program and must be completed to obtain the degree.

UTH Florida University offers courses ONLY in Spanish. COMPLETING A COURSE OR PROGRAM IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH MAY REDUCE EMPLOYABILITY WHERE ENGLISH IS REQUIRED.

Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours
MIT 510	Information Systems	3 Credits
This course furnishes a deep understanding of leading information technologies and software like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), business intelligence tools, and decision-making applications. Students will become proficient in Information & Communications Technology management, able to define, distinguish, and manage different Information Technology systems and their corresponding tools. Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization
MIT 520	Ethical Hacking	3 Credits
This course explores and introduces students to different forms of hacking, fraud, and psychological manipulation occurring in contemporary cyberspace. Students will develop the structured knowledge base necessary to discover vulnerabilities and recommend solutions for tightening network security and protecting data from potential attackers. The course is focused on penetration-testing tools and techniques to protect computer networks. Throughout the course, students will learn fundamental principles and concepts of relevant Information Systems. Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization
MIT 530	Personal Data Protection	3 Credits
Students will acquire the analytical tools for effective personal data protection in accordance with both national and international legislation. The course’s objective is twofold: to impart valuable knowledge on personal data protection tools and to train leaders capable of contributing to the legislative policies that will safeguard personal data protection. An in-depth exploration of privacy rights and habeas data will serve as the ethical and legal foundations for this course. Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization
MIT 540	Perimeter Security & Network Attacks	3 Credits
The Perimeter Security & Network Attacks course imparts knowledge on the goals, functions, and implementation of various perimeter security systems, designed to detect and prevent cyber intrusions. Students will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different systems, while gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to protect private networks. Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization
MIT 550	Digital/Electronic Signatures & Certificates	3 Credits
This course will give students a comprehensive toolkit to distinguish and understand the different types of digital/electronic signatures. Students will learn the uses and applicability of digital signatures, as well as the most effective ways to implement them within an organization. Through forums and practical exercises, students will learn how to confidently create these electronic signatures, as well as the different ways of certifying them. Additionally, they will acquire the tools to effectively analyze and determine the veracity of digital and electronic certificates. Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization
MIT 560	Cybercrime	3 Credits
The Cybercrime course considers the continuous technological advances and increasing globalization of our modern world. From a transnational reference point, this course introduces students to the ever-expanding variety of cybercrime that every organization is exposed to regardless of size. Students will examine the crimes’ origins, categories, and international agreements and breeches, as well as their implications on both the organizational and public spheres. Prerequisite: MIT 530
MIT 570	Computer Forensics	3 Credits
Throughout this module, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Computer Forensics. They will gain proficiency with the tools and technologies commonly used in forensic examinations and learn to utilize best practices as they evolve. Students will explore procedures for securing and validating evidence, including digital media and physical memory, as well as recovering artifacts, analyzing, and presenting results. Prerequisite: MIT 520
MIT 580	Information Security Audit	3 Credits
Students will learn the techniques and methodologies to successfully carry out auditing procedures for Information Security Management Systems according to globally recognized frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, ISO 27000, COBIT 5). They will learn to determine if organizations meet critical legislative and regulatory requirements related to information security. Throughout the course, students will gain the necessary skills to detect vulnerabilities in security systems, invaluable in many areas of cyber security. Prerequisite: MIT 530
MIT 590	Security Event Monitoring	3 Credits
Instruction begins by establishing monitoring foundations and their relation to various security events. With a solid knowledge base, students will proceed to practical exercises creating, preparing, and interpreting reports. Through a theoretical and hands-on approach, students will learn how to adeptly identify monitoring models, and how to create and read logs in different formats (Syslog, IDMEF, Windows Event Log, and Syntax) to recognize and propose viable solutions. Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization
MIT 515	Incident Response Management	3 Credits
Using international norms NIST 800-61 and ISO 180004 as a frame of reference, students will learn the necessary tools to create incident response logs, reports, and reference manuals. These manuals, in turn, will help reduce frequency of incidents and increase efficiency in organizations’ networks. Fostering critical reasoning and logical induction, students will learn to design response plans that will contain damage and minimize the risk of cyberattack. Prerequisite: MIT 590
MIT 525	Computer Law	3 Credits
Students enrolled in the Computer Law course will explore the legal issues associated with the recent explosion in the Internet and computer-related crime. Taking both a national and international approach, we will explore the growing interaction between law and information technology, which has resulted in new fields of computer law. Topics will include: privacy, intellectual property infringement, fraud, computer hacking, computer viruses, and online extortion. The goal is to give students the foundations to manage new cybersecurity crimes and ongoing legislative changes. Prerequisite: MIT 560
MAN 520	Project Management	3 Credits
In the Project Management course, students will gain the expertise to successfully manage projects in the cybersecurity field. Through critical analysis of cases and practical exercises, students will learn to determine a project’s scope, and thus be able to identify the elements and resources necessary to generate project budgets, plans, and management strategies. Prerequisite: Advisor Authorization
MIT 535	Cryptography & Authentication	3 Credits
The Cryptography and Authentication course provides students with the tools and knowledge to protect proprietary and sensitive data using different encryption methods. Students will learn both symmetric and asymmetric key ciphers, expounding upon authentication procedures previously learned. At the end of the course, successful students will have gained the practical skills to attain confidentiality/privacy, message integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation of information. Prerequisite: MIT 550
MIT 545	Implications of Critical Infrastructure	3 Créditos
Critical Infrastructure encompasses the systems that enable daily life such as electrical systems, financial institutions, transportation systems, and more, which are dependent upon a digital ecosystem. Interruption, disruption, or breeches in this infrastructure would be detrimental to the health, security, and economic well-being of any state. In this course, students will gain valuable knowledge of critical infrastructure, its vulnerabilities, threats, and risks, as well as current protection strategies. Special consideration will be given to international agreements in place between several countries including the U.S. and Canada. Prerequisite: MIT 560