The EC-Council University's Master of Security Science (MSS) is part of a nested suite of programs, which includes an EC-Council certification, a Masters Degree and Post Graduate Diploma. The program is intended for new or experienced graduates who wish to update their skills or change their area of specialisation. It is concerned with the design, management and implementation of network security in corporations and public networks, or service provision to public and private networks.
The focus of the course is to provide students with a wide understanding of Security Science. The MSS Program gives an excellent background for a professional career in industrial or commercial organisations, and the required training in security science to enable the student to undertake further study leading to the specialisations needed for a research career. The MSS degree is suitable for students with a wide range of previous security experience. Certifications offered from ITonlinelearning including the MSS, CHFI and ECSA/LPT count towards your credits for your MSS Degree.
MSS Objectives:
- Give an understanding of the theoretical basis of security science, and it's importance in system administration.
- Give an understanding of the underlying principles of system security and secure applications which run on them.
- Give a foundation in professional security standards of security analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation in security system.
- Give experience in both security working and individual careers.
- Give an appreciation of the security professional, ethical and legal obligations.
- Give an appreciation of the current state and future directions of technological advances in security science.
Degree is Awarded by EC-Council University, U.S.A.
Entry Requirements: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent from Accredited Academic Institution
Program Total: 42 semester credits. An oral presentation and research development credits are required to complete this program.
Up to 21 Credits or 50% of Degree Transferable from completing EC-Council Certifications, including MSS, CHFI and ECSA/LPT.
The study method is 100% Online, making this the ideal Masters Program for working professionals.
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