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Master of Science in Information Technology - Security Management Specialization

Protecting the assets and information of an organization’s vital enterprise computing infrastructure continues to be an area of large and growing concern. This concern gains greater momentum in the face of mobile and cloud computing. These courses are intended to develop, in the student, the ability to architect, plan, design, implement, monitor, and manage suitable computer security systems for such an enterprise.

The Master of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Security Management (MSIT-SM) is a program for students with a desire to develop professional skills in the main functional area of security management.

Outcome: Core

  • Assess the need for, and make recommendations on the technical requirements necessary for the implementation of an effective security infrastructure.
  • Identify and describe the impact of implementing security components at the operating system and network level.
  • Develop effective enterprise level security policies, standards and procedures.

Degree Requirements

Courses: Core

CS651Computer Systems Security Foundations

4

CS663Enterprise Systems Architecture

4

IT621Enterprise Data Management

4

IT640Networking and Telecommunications

4

MGMT690Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments

4

PM600Project Management Processes in Organizations

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Courses: Specialization

CS631Digital Forensics

4

CS632Data and Applications Security

4

CS652Operating Systems Security

4

CS653Network Security

4

CS654Security Management

4

IT697Information Technology Capstone

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Total Credit Hours: 48

Preparatory Requirements

The CTU Master of Science in Information Technology degree program is designed to provide technical depth in the issues and concerns for enterprise level solutions. In order to achieve this depth a solid foundation in Computer Science (CS) or Information Technology (IT) is required. Students without a CS or IT undergraduate degree must demonstrate at least two years of work experience in the field. Students who have successfully completed Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program meet the requirements necessary to gain entrance into the MSIT program.

Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS)

The University curriculum for this program has been certified by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) for education standards in computer systems security as follows:

NSTISSI-4011

National Training Standard for Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals, dated 20 June 1994

CNSSI-4012

National Information Assurance Training Standard for Senior Systems Managers, dated June 2004; Supersedes NSTISSI No. 4012, dated August 1997

CNSSI-4013

National Information Assurance Training Standard For System Administrators (SA), dated March 2004

CNSSI-4014

Information Assurance Training Standard for Information Systems Security Officers, dated April 2004; Supersedes

NSTISSI No. 4014, dated August 1997

CNSSI-4016

National Information Assurance Training Standard For Risk Analysts, dated November 2005

Locations

  • Colorado Springs
  • Aurora (Denver Area)
  • Virtual Campus