Thread: MS "Cybersecurity" Programs?

Has anyone else noticed the recent proliferation of Masters programs in "Cybersecurity"? I have seen several schools now offering either newly established or in some cases re-named "Cybersecurity" programs. How do these differ from a Master's program in Information Assurance or Information Security ? Utica College , University of Maryland University College, NYU-Poly, Stevens Institute of Technology are all examples of schools with "Cybersecurity" programs. How is a "MS in Cybersecurity" likely to be viewed by employers or in the academic community? Is this degree track one that has been created to fill a perceived niche in the employment market, or a truly viable and valuable academic course of study? Opinions? Thoughts? Experiences?

	Kaplan University Kaplan University Kaplan provides a variety of online degrees, such as Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees in Arts & Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, Higher Education Studies, Health Sciences, Nursing, Legal Studies, IT & Technology, Fire Science and Emergency Management, Political Science, Public and Environmental Policy, and an assortment of Continuing Education programs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Utica College Utica College Utica offers online Bachelor’s Degrees in Crime Investigation, and Cyber Security (Cyber Crime, and Assurance); Master’s Degrees in MBA – Fraud Mgmt, Criminal Justice, Economic Crime Mgmt, Health Care Administration, Cyber Security (Computer Forensics, Cyber Security); RN to BSN; and Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Brandeis University A.T. Still University Brandeis is an internationally respected university with a wide variety of campus and online programs. The Rabb School Division of Graduate Professional Studies at Brandeis University offers many graduate courses and programs via online learning. These courses are Internet-based, innovative and flexible. Brandeis offers a number of unique masters programs for business, computer, and health care professionals, including a Masters of Science in Virtual Team Management, MS in Health and Medical Informatics, MS in Information Assurance, and MS in IT management, among others. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

Cybersecurity is really an aspect of the overall information assurance (IA) arena. While in traditional information systems programs, cybersecurity is usually captured in network forensics or web/cyber forensics course. However, recent attacks on government websites as well as high profile hacking attempts on some big businesses by folks in remote areas of the world have made the information security field, a major field that has seen a huge hiring explosion recently in the public and private sector. Information assurance , an area influenced and developed vastly by the federal government (NSA & DHS), expands the traditional information systems security arena to include physical location or environmental security, human resources or staff and all employees within a work environment, as well as the management of technology and people. While private businesses still refer to the field as information security, since this is just one aspect of the overall IT function in private sector businesses, Cybersecurity, which is used interchangeably to refer to Information Assurance in many cases within the federal government, deals with active monitoring and management of information systems and people directly related to internet-connected systems and access as well as response to security incidents.

In terms of demand, the federal government (especially the NSA and DHS) has huge demands for information assurance professionals. To encourage new entrants into the area, they have created scholarships as well as have school/program certifications programs with the aim of expanding the number of IA professionals available to staff the infrastructures of the federal government as well as those of businesses. Since this is a field that will continue to grow rapidly, when choosing a program, pay more attention to the content of such program because many of them are created with different slants to them; the technical side of information security , the management side of information security , and the homeland security slant to it.

Also, since some programs offer specializations in narrow areas, the best programs which usually meet the NSA and DHS's 6 CNSS standards, as well as, cover (ISC)2 CISSP certification domain (the gold standard certification when it comes to information security ), addresses security from three angles namely: organizations, national, international, while also covering the 10 information security domain specified by (ISC)2 organization. Further, there is also a strong movement by ASIS International (an expert organization in physical security) for full integration of information and physical security, which the information assurance captures more than traditional information security or information systems security.

So moving forward, since we all accept the security facts or realities of post-9/11, and the threats posed by internet security due to the disruptive nature of hacking and the ease at which hackers can cause havoc from far away countries, the need for information assurance professionals will continue to increase hence, the proliferation of various forms of new information security , cybersecurity, or information assurance programs with strong backing from the federal government. An example of a model IA program is this one offered by Capitol College, which comprehensively covers all relevant domains of the field. I say "model" because very few (under 5) programs, among the many certified by NSA and DHS; as well as some schools which are research institutions (CAE-R versus CAE), maps to all domains. If you are interested in entering an IA program, the right place to start your program search is here.

	Kaplan University Kaplan University Kaplan provides a variety of online degrees, such as Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees in Arts & Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, Higher Education Studies, Health Sciences, Nursing, Legal Studies, IT & Technology, Fire Science and Emergency Management, Political Science, Public and Environmental Policy, and an assortment of Continuing Education programs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Ashford University Ashford University Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Harrison College Harrison College Since 1902, Harrison College has been providing men and women with the skills necessary to attain a career in business, industry, and the public sector. Harrison offers the following online degrees: Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Administrative Professional, Criminal Justice, Finance, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Medical Reimbursement Technology, and Network; Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Mgmt, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Mgmt, Human Resources, and Information Technology; Certificate for Medical Office Assistants; and Diplomas for Accounting Assistants and Office Assistants. The school is accredited by ACICS, a recognized and reputable, but lesser-known accreditor. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Brandeis University A.T. Still University Brandeis is an internationally respected university with a wide variety of campus and online programs. The Rabb School Division of Graduate Professional Studies at Brandeis University offers many graduate courses and programs via online learning. These courses are Internet-based, innovative and flexible. Brandeis offers a number of unique masters programs for business, computer, and health care professionals, including a Masters of Science in Virtual Team Management, MS in Health and Medical Informatics, MS in Information Assurance, and MS in IT management, among others. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

Originally Posted by cyber

cybersecurity is really an aspect of the overall information assurance (ia) arena. While in traditional information systems programs, cybersecurity is usually captured in network forensics or web/cyber forensics course. However, recent attacks on government websites as well as high profile hacking attempts on some big businesses by folks in remote areas of the world have made the information security field, a major field that has seen a huge hiring explosion recently in the public and private sector. Information assurance , an area influenced and developed vastly by the federal government (nsa & dhs), expands the traditional information systems security arena to include physical location or environmental security, human resources or staff and all employees within a work environment, as well as the management of technology and people. While private businesses still refer to the field as information security, since this is just one aspect of the overall it function in private sector businesses, cybersecurity, which is used interchangeably to refer to information assurance in many cases within the federal government, deals with active monitoring and management of information systems and people directly related to internet-connected systems and access as well as response to security incidents.

In terms of demand, the federal government (especially the nsa and dhs) has huge demands for information assurance professionals. To encourage new entrants into the area, they have created scholarships as well as have school/program certifications programs with the aim of expanding the number of ia professionals available to staff the infrastructures of the federal government as well as those of businesses. Since this is a field that will continue to grow rapidly, when choosing a program, pay more attention to the content of such program because many of them are created with different slants to them; the technical side of information security , the management side of information security , and the homeland security slant to it.

Also, since some programs offer specializations in narrow areas, the best programs which usually meet the nsa and dhs's 6 cnss standards, as well as, cover (isc)2 cissp certification domain (the gold standard certification when it comes to information security ), addresses security from three angles namely: Organizations, national, international, while also covering the 10 information security domain specified by (isc)2 organization. Further, there is also a strong movement by asis international (an expert organization in physical security) for full integration of information and physical security, which the information assurance captures more than traditional information security or information systems security.

So moving forward, since we all accept the security facts or realities of post-9/11, and the threats posed by internet security due to the disruptive nature of hacking and the ease at which hackers can cause havoc from far away countries, the need for information assurance professionals will continue to increase hence, the proliferation of various forms of new information security , cybersecurity, or information assurance programs with strong backing from the federal government. An example of a model ia program is this one offered by capitol college, which comprehensively covers all relevant domains of the field. I say "model" because very few (under 5) programs, among the many certified by nsa and dhs; as well as some schools which are research institutions (cae-r versus cae), maps to all domains. If you are interested in entering an ia program, the right place to start your program search is here.

make this post a sticky.

	Kaplan University Kaplan University Kaplan provides a variety of online degrees, such as Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees in Arts & Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, Higher Education Studies, Health Sciences, Nursing, Legal Studies, IT & Technology, Fire Science and Emergency Management, Political Science, Public and Environmental Policy, and an assortment of Continuing Education programs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Ashford University Ashford University Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Harrison College Harrison College Since 1902, Harrison College has been providing men and women with the skills necessary to attain a career in business, industry, and the public sector. Harrison offers the following online degrees: Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Administrative Professional, Criminal Justice, Finance, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Medical Reimbursement Technology, and Network; Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Mgmt, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Mgmt, Human Resources, and Information Technology; Certificate for Medical Office Assistants; and Diplomas for Accounting Assistants and Office Assistants. The school is accredited by ACICS, a recognized and reputable, but lesser-known accreditor. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Brandeis University A.T. Still University Brandeis is an internationally respected university with a wide variety of campus and online programs. The Rabb School Division of Graduate Professional Studies at Brandeis University offers many graduate courses and programs via online learning. These courses are Internet-based, innovative and flexible. Brandeis offers a number of unique masters programs for business, computer, and health care professionals, including a Masters of Science in Virtual Team Management, MS in Health and Medical Informatics, MS in Information Assurance, and MS in IT management, among others. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

Awesome post, Cyber. Thank you! In the spirit of making this a great sticky, you mentioned Capitol College as one of the "Model" programs. What other programs fit or come close to fitting the "model" criteria that you proposed in your response? Do many of these include the original 7 NSA Centers of Excellence? What about programs like Norwich , which seems to have a very good reputation amongst govenrment and private sector IA professionals? I think program reputation is of critical importance in this field, particularly to those who are seeking the most coveted IA, Infosec, or Cybersecurity positions in the industry. Can anyone contribute their opinions or insight from industry or academic experience regarding specific programs and their overall reputation and quality of relevant curriculum?

	Norwich University Norwich University Norwich offers online MBA Degrees in Finance, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, General, and Master’s Degrees in Business Continuity Management, Master of Arts in Diplomacy, Information Assurance, Military History, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, and Civil Engineering. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

The MS in Information Security Engineering program offered by The SANS Technology Institute is one worth watching. Currently a candidate for Accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the program's tuition is around $31k, and based on course work schedule, it looks like a solid program with a good mix of practical hands-on treatment of all core information security /assurance areas. It would be nice to pay $31k for the degree only once it has secured full regional accreditation, however. Again, a program worth paying attention to.

	Kaplan University Kaplan University Kaplan provides a variety of online degrees, such as Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees in Arts & Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, Higher Education Studies, Health Sciences, Nursing, Legal Studies, IT & Technology, Fire Science and Emergency Management, Political Science, Public and Environmental Policy, and an assortment of Continuing Education programs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	George Washington University George Washington University GWU offers an online Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science; and Master’s Degrees in Education and Human Development, Paralegal Studies, Public Relations, Educational Technology Lead, MBA – Healthcare, and MPS in Security and Safety Leadership. GW University is a prestigious and well regarded school. Established in the heart of the nation's capital in 1821, GW provides innovative programs in more than 200 fields of study, including graduate certificate, master's and doctoral programs. Under the guidance of a world-renowned faculty, you will explore both theory and practice in courses that prepare you to meet the needs of an increasingly complex society. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

Since this message is now stickied, I guess I'll re-post my non-exhaustive list of online Information Security /Assurance programs. Note that you'll need to figure out if any of these will fit your needs, and in particular, put them through Cyber's filter/advice above if you're concerned re the utility of the program:

Listed by price (all are RA unless otherwise indicated); tuition prices were recorded 6mths-1yr ago so they may not be entirely accurate but are in the right ballpark:

Fort Hays State University
Master of Liberal Studies, concentration in Information Assurance
http://www.fhsu.edu/mls/conc/ia.shtml
$6,975 31 hours

Columbus State University
Master of Science Applied Computer Science , concentration in Information Assurance
http://academics.colstate.edu/catalo...Sapcompsci.htm
$7,584 36 hours

Western Governors University
Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance
Online IT Degree | MS in Information Security and Assurance
$11,560 (2 years tuition) - includes multiple certifications, ex A+

Dakota State University
Master of Science in Information Assurance
MSIA - Master of Science in Information Assurance - Dakota State University
$12,133.80 36 hours

Davenport University
Master of Science in Information Assurance
Davenport University > Home > Degrees and Majors ___ > All Degrees (Alphabetical)
$15,655 31 hours (thesis REQUIRED)

TUI University
Master of Science in Information Technology Management (Information Security / Assurance and Digital Forensics)
TUI University - Master of Science in Information Technology Management
$16,560 40 hours (quarter credits)

Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science in Information Security
http://www.scis.nova.edu/Masters/Aca...MSIS_info.html
$18,000 31 hours

University of Dallas
Master of Science in Information Assurance
University of Dallas - Home
$18,600 31 hours

Charles Sturt University (AUS)
Master of Information Systems Security
Course overview | Master of Information Systems Security | Postgraduate | Courses | Charles Sturt University
$19,098.71 96 "points"

Capitol College
Master of Science in Information Assurance
Information Assurance (MS) | Capitol College
$19,764

University of Maryland University College
Master of Science in Information Technology : Information Assurance
Master of Science in Information Technology - Graduate School of Management & Technology - UMUC
$21,747 ($14,124 for Maryland residents) 33 hours

Brandeis University
Master of Science in Information Assurance
Programs and Courses | Graduate Professional Studies | Brandeis University
$22,050 30 hours

Mercy College
Master of Science in Information Assurance and Security
https://www.mercy.edu/pages/892.asp
$22,260 30 hours (capstone)

University of Denver
Master of Science in Information Systems Security
Information Systems Security master's degree online University College, University of Denver
$24,672 48 hours (quarter credits)

Penn State University
Master of Professional Studies in Information Sciences (Information Assurance and Decision Support focus)
Penn State | Online Masters of Professional Studies in Information Sciences | Overview
$27,225 33 hours

American Intercontinental University
Master of Information Technology (Information Security focus)
American InterContinental University
$30,870 48 hours (8 courses)

	American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University AIU offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in all the following programs: business administration (MBA, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, etc), criminal justice, computer science, information technology, healthcare administration, medical billing and coding, fine arts, and education. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, and computer labs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Kaplan University Kaplan University Kaplan provides a variety of online degrees, such as Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees in Arts & Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, Higher Education Studies, Health Sciences, Nursing, Legal Studies, IT & Technology, Fire Science and Emergency Management, Political Science, Public and Environmental Policy, and an assortment of Continuing Education programs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Ashford University Ashford University Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Western Governors University Western Governors University WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU offers online Bachelor’s Degrees in Business, Education, Nursing, Science (Bio, Chem, Physics), Special Education, and Information Technology; and Master’s Degrees in Teaching and Education (for both initial licensure and already-licensed teachers), Nursing, and Information Technology. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern NSU offers online Certificates in Information Security Administration, Information System Security, and a Educational Specialist; Master’s Degrees in Brain-based Teaching, Teaching (with concentrations in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Math, Elementary Reading, K-12 Technology Integration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computing Technology (Education), Information Security, Information Technology, and Management Information Systems; and Doctoral Degrees in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computing Technology (Education), and Information Systems. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	AIU Online Aiken Technical College Online degree programs from AIU help you acquire industry-current credentials in your field of interest. Many of our online degree programs offer concentrations in some of today's most in-demand professional fields, empowering you to tailor your education to address your specific career goals. AIU offers degree programs in Business Administration, Education, Information Technology, Design, and Criminal Justice. AIU is regionally accredidated, the most widely accepted form of accredidation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Brandeis University A.T. Still University Brandeis is an internationally respected university with a wide variety of campus and online programs. The Rabb School Division of Graduate Professional Studies at Brandeis University offers many graduate courses and programs via online learning. These courses are Internet-based, innovative and flexible. Brandeis offers a number of unique masters programs for business, computer, and health care professionals, including a Masters of Science in Virtual Team Management, MS in Health and Medical Informatics, MS in Information Assurance, and MS in IT management, among others. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

	Concordia University - Portland Concordia University - Portland Located in Portland, Oregon, Concordia University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. The school offers a variety of online degrees, including an MBA, Masters in Education with specialties in ESOL, Curriculum Instruction, Methods of Leadership, Science, Reading, and Special Education. The school is regonally accredited, the most widely recognized form of accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

Originally Posted by Cyber

The MS in Information Security Engineering program offered by The SANS Technology Institute is one worth watching. Currently a candidate for Accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the program's tuition is around $31k, and based on course work schedule, it looks like a solid program with a good mix of practical hands-on treatment of all core information security/assurance areas. It would be nice to pay $31k for the degree only once it has secured full regional accreditation, however. Again, a program worth paying attention to.

The SANS program is a heck of a lot cheaper if you do the work study option. A 6 day long course that normally would cost 3,500 to 4,000 only winds up costing 800. If you do the math it actually only comes out to 7,200.00 + whatever you pay for hotel and food at the conferences. (You can combine a 1-2 day with a 6 day at the major conferences which includes 4 months of Ondemand access and the certification for 800.00. Then add another 100.00 to go Gold/write the paper. That's 900.00 for 5 credit hours. They give work study priority to STI students) I was considering going that option since I have over half the coursework completed as part of my normal training agenda the last few years (I usually volunteer every year at the Orlando SANS conference) and half of the certifications done but without accreditation I'm worried I won't be able to get into a doctorate program. Something tells me they won't be accredited by the time I'm ready later in 2011 so am trying to go the NSU route instead.

Originally Posted by emmzee

Since this message is now stickied, I guess I'll re-post my non-exhaustive list of online Information Security /Assurance programs. Note that you'll need to figure out if any of these will fit your needs, and in particular, put them through Cyber's filter/advice above if you're concerned re the utility of the program:

Listed by price (all are RA unless otherwise indicated); tuition prices were recorded 6mths-1yr ago so they may not be entirely accurate but are in the right ballpark:

Fort Hays State University
Master of Liberal Studies, concentration in Information Assurance
http://www.fhsu.edu/mls/conc/ia.shtml
$6,975 31 hours

Columbus State University
Master of Science Applied Computer Science , concentration in Information Assurance
http://academics.colstate.edu/catalo...Sapcompsci.htm
$7,584 36 hours

Western Governors University
Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance
Online IT Degree | MS in Information Security and Assurance
$11,560 (2 years tuition) - includes multiple certifications, ex A+

Dakota State University
Master of Science in Information Assurance
MSIA - Master of Science in Information Assurance - Dakota State University
$12,133.80 36 hours

Davenport University
Master of Science in Information Assurance
Davenport University > Home > Degrees and Majors ___ > All Degrees (Alphabetical)
$15,655 31 hours (thesis REQUIRED)

TUI University
Master of Science in Information Technology Management (Information Security / Assurance and Digital Forensics)
TUI University - Master of Science in Information Technology Management
$16,560 40 hours (quarter credits)

Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science in Information Security
http://www.scis.nova.edu/Masters/Aca...MSIS_info.html
$18,000 31 hours

University of Dallas
Master of Science in Information Assurance
University of Dallas - Home
$18,600 31 hours

Charles Sturt University (AUS)
Master of Information Systems Security
Course overview | Master of Information Systems Security | Postgraduate | Courses | Charles Sturt University
$19,098.71 96 "points"

Capitol College
Master of Science in Information Assurance
Information Assurance (MS) | Capitol College
$19,764

University of Maryland University College
Master of Science in Information Technology : Information Assurance
Master of Science in Information Technology - Graduate School of Management & Technology - UMUC
$21,747 ($14,124 for Maryland residents) 33 hours

Brandeis University
Master of Science in Information Assurance
Programs and Courses | Graduate Professional Studies | Brandeis University
$22,050 30 hours

Mercy College
Master of Science in Information Assurance and Security
https://www.mercy.edu/pages/892.asp
$22,260 30 hours (capstone)

University of Denver
Master of Science in Information Systems Security
Information Systems Security master's degree online University College, University of Denver
$24,672 48 hours (quarter credits)

Penn State University
Master of Professional Studies in Information Sciences (Information Assurance and Decision Support focus)
Penn State | Online Masters of Professional Studies in Information Sciences | Overview
$27,225 33 hours

American Intercontinental University
Master of Information Technology (Information Security focus)
American InterContinental University
$30,870 48 hours (8 courses)

Thanks for the list. Very informative....

	American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University AIU offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in all the following programs: business administration (MBA, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, etc), criminal justice, computer science, information technology, healthcare administration, medical billing and coding, fine arts, and education. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, and computer labs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Kaplan University Kaplan University Kaplan provides a variety of online degrees, such as Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees in Arts & Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, Higher Education Studies, Health Sciences, Nursing, Legal Studies, IT & Technology, Fire Science and Emergency Management, Political Science, Public and Environmental Policy, and an assortment of Continuing Education programs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Ashford University Ashford University Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Western Governors University Western Governors University WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU offers online Bachelor’s Degrees in Business, Education, Nursing, Science (Bio, Chem, Physics), Special Education, and Information Technology; and Master’s Degrees in Teaching and Education (for both initial licensure and already-licensed teachers), Nursing, and Information Technology. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern NSU offers online Certificates in Information Security Administration, Information System Security, and a Educational Specialist; Master’s Degrees in Brain-based Teaching, Teaching (with concentrations in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Math, Elementary Reading, K-12 Technology Integration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computing Technology (Education), Information Security, Information Technology, and Management Information Systems; and Doctoral Degrees in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computing Technology (Education), and Information Systems. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	AIU Online Aiken Technical College Online degree programs from AIU help you acquire industry-current credentials in your field of interest. Many of our online degree programs offer concentrations in some of today's most in-demand professional fields, empowering you to tailor your education to address your specific career goals. AIU offers degree programs in Business Administration, Education, Information Technology, Design, and Criminal Justice. AIU is regionally accredidated, the most widely accepted form of accredidation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Brandeis University A.T. Still University Brandeis is an internationally respected university with a wide variety of campus and online programs. The Rabb School Division of Graduate Professional Studies at Brandeis University offers many graduate courses and programs via online learning. These courses are Internet-based, innovative and flexible. Brandeis offers a number of unique masters programs for business, computer, and health care professionals, including a Masters of Science in Virtual Team Management, MS in Health and Medical Informatics, MS in Information Assurance, and MS in IT management, among others. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

	Concordia University - Portland Concordia University - Portland Located in Portland, Oregon, Concordia University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. The school offers a variety of online degrees, including an MBA, Masters in Education with specialties in ESOL, Curriculum Instruction, Methods of Leadership, Science, Reading, and Special Education. The school is regonally accredited, the most widely recognized form of accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

I was going to post in a new forum but this kind of transitions into this topic. I am looking at AIU bach and then masters program for cyber security. Are they actually respected in the field? I have been reading up on the university and they seemed to have a lot of accreditation issues. I only want to spend this money once so I would appreciate some people's experiences and thoughts. Has anyone completed their online program in this field? did they feel it prepared them for work out there? Were they well received by hiring managers? Are they comparable to other institutions? Thanks!

	American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University AIU offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in all the following programs: business administration (MBA, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, etc), criminal justice, computer science, information technology, healthcare administration, medical billing and coding, fine arts, and education. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, and computer labs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Concordia University - Portland Concordia University - Portland Located in Portland, Oregon, Concordia University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. The school offers a variety of online degrees, including an MBA, Masters in Education with specialties in ESOL, Curriculum Instruction, Methods of Leadership, Science, Reading, and Special Education. The school is regonally accredited, the most widely recognized form of accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

I'm not sure how factual this is, but I've heard degrees in information assurance are generally considered worth more if the place they're offered is listed as a Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance by the National Security Agency.

The list of such institutions is found here: Centers of Academic Excellence - Institutions - NSA/CSS

Fort Hays and some of the other Unis mentioned are listed.

	Brandeis University A.T. Still University Brandeis is an internationally respected university with a wide variety of campus and online programs. The Rabb School Division of Graduate Professional Studies at Brandeis University offers many graduate courses and programs via online learning. These courses are Internet-based, innovative and flexible. Brandeis offers a number of unique masters programs for business, computer, and health care professionals, including a Masters of Science in Virtual Team Management, MS in Health and Medical Informatics, MS in Information Assurance, and MS in IT management, among others. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

What do you guys think of DSU? I was going to apply there...

A Navy buddy of mine is taking up Cybersecurity at UMUC. He's originally from Oklahoma and I told him about a grad certificate Oklahoma State offers online. He's a Sooner fan to the core and hates Okstate.

Curriculum, CTANS

Has anyone heard anything about Utica College MS Cybersecurity program. I know that its fairly new. I can't seem to find any detailed information about their program.

	Utica College Utica College Utica offers online Bachelor’s Degrees in Crime Investigation, and Cyber Security (Cyber Crime, and Assurance); Master’s Degrees in MBA – Fraud Mgmt, Criminal Justice, Economic Crime Mgmt, Health Care Administration, Cyber Security (Computer Forensics, Cyber Security); RN to BSN; and Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

Norwich University has an MS in Information Assurance program. Norwich is a NSA/DHS Center of Excellence.

Norwich University Master of Science in Information Assurance Online Masters Degree Program

	Norwich University Norwich University Norwich offers online MBA Degrees in Finance, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, General, and Master’s Degrees in Business Continuity Management, Master of Arts in Diplomacy, Information Assurance, Military History, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, and Civil Engineering. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Brandeis University A.T. Still University Brandeis is an internationally respected university with a wide variety of campus and online programs. The Rabb School Division of Graduate Professional Studies at Brandeis University offers many graduate courses and programs via online learning. These courses are Internet-based, innovative and flexible. Brandeis offers a number of unique masters programs for business, computer, and health care professionals, including a Masters of Science in Virtual Team Management, MS in Health and Medical Informatics, MS in Information Assurance, and MS in IT management, among others. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

Guys, how about AOT? What do you think of this. Is it good to have some certificate course there?

Hi all I am in the last stages of my Bachelors of Arts in Management INformation Systems and I am doing an unpaid internship with a local I.T. Contractor. He is really nice and he told me I should take 2 more cours in networking and security because it will benefit me. I let him know that I wanted to pursue my Masters in Cybersecurity. He told me he wouldn't recommend it because security is always changing...Is this true? Will a Masters in Cybersecurity not be beneficial? He told me networking and security are "hot' as of now.

	ITT Tech - Request Information ITT Technical Institute ITT Tech offers a variety of online and traditional degrees in Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Computer Drafting and Design, Computer Network Systems, Web Development, Multimedia, Software Applications and Programs, Technical Project Management, and Information Systems Security. ITT Tech is accredited by ACICS, a legitimate but lesser-known accreditor. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

	Ashford University Ashford University Ashford offers online MBA, bachelors, and masters in many fields, including Business, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Business Information Systems, Social and Criminal Justice, Communication, Early Childhood Education and Administration, Education and Public Policy, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Care Administration, HC Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt, Human Resource Mgmt, Journalism, Communication, Operations Mgmt, Organizational Mgmt, Political Science, Psychology, Public Admin, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Sociology, Risk Management, Sports, Teacher Certification, Education, Health Care Administration, Organizational Management, Teaching & Learning with Technology, and Public Administration. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.