M.S. Information Security and Digital Forensics
Niagara’s ISDF program equips students to manage and react to cybersecurity threats that have presented challenges across all industries. Students will be trained in brand new, state-of-the-art computer labs, allowing them to gain skills that can be used in professional areas such as computer and mobile forensics, network security, defensive security, and data privacy. The program is appropriate for students of many backgrounds, including computer and information sciences, business, criminal justice, accounting, and healthcare. For those who are interested, this program will provide the knowledge necessary to obtain the Certified Information Systems Security Management Professionals (CISSP) certification.
| CSO Student Learning Outcome | Upon successful completion of the MS ISDF curriculum, students will be able to: |
|---|---|
| CSO SLO 1 | Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply cybersecurity terms, concepts, threats, actors, and events with excellent written and oral communication skills. |
| CSO SLO 2 | Demonstrate the ability to analyze business conditions for optimal applications of information security tools, models, cybersecurity methodologies, planning, and policies to protect people, process, and technology. |
| CSO SLO 3 | Demonstrate the ability to conduct professional cybersecurity research that includes accurate modeling, analysis, and design of CD processes, systems, and relevant laws, regulations, and agencies. |
| CSO SLO 4 | Demonstrate the ability to apply best practices of responding to external or internal cybersecurity incidents through incident response through forensic imaging and emergency preparedness. |
The Information Security and Digital Forensics Program (ISDF) at Niagara University meets the validation criteria for the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)
Upcoming ISDF Events
CELEBRATING CYBERSECURITY EXCELLENCE RECEPTION
Tuesday, February 11 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons
Niagara University, NY 14109
When you’re at Niagara University, the world is at your fingertip.
The program is offered 100% online, allowing you the flexibility to complete your studies in one year (or at your own pace.)
Graduate assistantships,
scholarship opportunities,
and over 60 different
awards for well-qualified
matriculated graduate students
exist to make graduate school
more affordable.
Students will benefit from learning in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities
in an area of study that is constantly changing to meet industry demands.
The Information Security and Digital Forensics Program (ISDF) at Niagara University meets the validation criteria for the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).
Application Requirements
Along with the standard application for requirements shown above, you will need to submit the following items in order for your application to be complete.
For visa questions, information regarding the I-20 and the I-20 application, please go to the International website.
“As a graduate of Niagara University’s ISDF program, I can confidently say that it significantly impacted my career as a cybersecurity professional. The program
equipped me with cutting-edge skills within the cybersecurity landscape and further developed my passion for the industry. The hands-on experience in state-of-the-art
labs allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Moreover, the program alignment with many of the industry’s top certifications was invaluable for
my career success. Thanks to Niagara’s ISDF program, I am well-prepared to tackle the ever-evolving challenges in the cybersecurity field.”
Jon Sandanato
Cyber Threat Analyst | New York Life Insurance
Niagara University Cybersecurity News
M.S. in Information Security and Digital Forensics Receives National Security Agency Validation
Niagara University’s Master of Science in Information Security and Digital Forensics program has been validated by the United States’ National Security Agency, recognizing it as a top advanced degree program that will contribute to the greater national mission of preparing a qualified and robust cybersecurity workforce. The designation was awarded after a review completed by the NSA in partnership with a committee of academic peers.
As a NSA-validated program, Niagara’s M.S. ISDF program gives graduates a competitive advantage for careers in cybersecurity. Its proven ability to meet the increasing requirements of this high-demand industry and its demonstrated community leadership in the field ensures that students are well-prepared to join the nation’s highly-skilled cybersecurity workforce in protecting the country’s information infrastructure and fostering a strategic national security advantage. Niagara’s validation extends through 2029.
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Cybersecurity Administrator
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