Information Technology (Information Assurance)

Overview

The Master of Science in Information Technology (Information Assurance) at University of University of Maryland University College will provide you with a practical understanding of the principles of data protection, cyber security, and computer forensics, while also strengthening your core IT knowledge and project management abilities.

Through your coursework, you will learn how to

• Secure information using knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric keys, protocols for exchanging secure data (including the Data Encryption Standard and the Advanced Encryption Standard), and other cryptographic methods and cryptanalysis tools

• Protect networks using risk analysis, defense models, security policy development, authentication and authorization controls, firewalls, packet filtering, virtual private networks (VPNs), and wireless network security

• Respond to attacks with damage assessments, data forensics, data mining, attack tracing, and system recovery processes for continuity of operation

• Identify system vulnerabilities and attack patterns and solve problems with intrusion detection tactics

• Navigate ethics, relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standards

• Lead successful teams with advanced project management skills