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Cybersecurity - Intelligence and Forensics Cyber crime – such as online fraud, cyber terrorism, and cyber espionage – is on the rise. Our national security, personal safety, and economic health are at risk. To address the growing need for professionals with the advanced knowledge to anticipate and repel sophisticated attack and infiltration attempts on computer systems, Utica College designed the online Master of Science degree program in Cybersecurity – Intelligence and Forensics. A leader in economic crime programs for over 20 years, Utica has designed this innovative new program to combine hands-on training in state-of-the-art cybersecurity and computer forensic practices with coursework on leadership and planning adapted specifically to the cyber realm. Utica’s online M.S. in Cybersecurity – Intelligence and Forensics offers students advanced training and handson experience in intelligence, critical infrastructures, and investigative principles as they relate to cybercrime, including: •
An understanding of the major concepts in cybersecurity, computer forensics, cyber intelligence and counterintelligence, and cyber terrorism
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The application of cyber technology to field operations
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Ethics as applied to cybersecurity operations and policy
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A practical knowledge of cybercrime investigations, including methods of maintaining the integrity of cyber evidence.
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The program offers two specializations targeted to students with different interests in this exciting field.
Cybersecurity Designed for professionals interested in cyber intelligence and counterintelligence, cyber counterterrorism, and cyber countersabotage, the curriculum covers analysis of global and national cybersecurity policies, the study and protection of critical infrastructures, as well as operations involving cyber threats and defense.
Computer Forensics Designed for students interested in collecting and preparing evidence of computer crimes such as fraud, child pornography, and cyber espionage, the curriculum emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of the forensic tools and techniques used to investigate and analyze network-related incidents and digital devices. Coursework also focuses on the collection and preservation of digital evidence.
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