The Graduate Cyber Systems program encompasses most of the technological aspects of Information Operations, such as actions taken to affect an adversary’s information and information systems, while defending one’s own information and information systems. Cyber Systems graduates must be cognizant of the systems, tools, techniques, and practices required to defend, attack, and exploit these resources. At the technical level, GCY encompasses multiple scientific disciplines that ensure the security of critical infrastructures, such as: offensive and defensive cyber operations, systems security engineering and operations, application software security, mobile and wireless device security, reverse engineering, cryptography, computer forensics, threat and vulnerability assessments and analyses. Cyber Systems also encompasses managerial aspects such as: strategic and tactical planning for information security, managerial and engineering ethics, legalities, managerial roles and responsibilities, risk management, information assurance systems and product acquisition.
ADMISSIONS NOTE: This 12-month program is only available to USAFA graduates in Awaiting Pilot Training (APT) status.
Degree Required: BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Applicants with computer-oriented technical degrees in other fields may be considered.
Mathematics Required: Differential and Integral Calculus
Test Required: GRE - 153V/148Q (within the last five years)
GPA Required: Overall - 3.0; Mathematics - 3.0; Major - 3.0
Waivers to the above criteria may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, individuals whose academic credentials fall below any of the above criteria are encouraged to apply.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are the expected accomplishments of program graduates during the first several years following graduation:
Student Outcomes (SOs) describe the specific knowledge and skills students are expected to possess at graduation as a result of the program curriculum:
Dr. Daniel Koranek
Degree Type: Master's
Delivery Method: In-Residence
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