CYSC 653 - Cybersecurity Management Capstone 3 hours

The Cybersecurity Management Capstone course is meant to equip students with the opportunity to deploy their acquired knowledge and competencies in an immersive, real-world cybersecurity management project. This pivotal course synthesizes the fundamental concepts and methodologies explored throughout their cybersecurity studies, channeling them into a comprehensive project with a focus on cybersecurity governance, policies, and strategic oversight.

Key areas of study will include cybersecurity leadership, policy development, compliance frameworks, strategic planning in cybersecurity, and understanding the global implications of cyber laws and regulations. Students will become proficient in the application of executive-level decision-making tools, perform in-depth risk assessments, and create incident response strategies that align with business objectives.

Emphasizing a managerial perspective, the course allows students to engage with advanced cybersecurity simulation environments and management platforms, providing tangible experience with the kind of strategic planning and policy implementation required of cybersecurity leaders. By the culmination of the course, students will have forged a robust grounding in cybersecurity management principles and be equipped to assume high-level cybersecurity positions, driving policy and strategy in various professional settings. Prerequisite(s): All specialization courses must be completed.