Wesam Elhanafi
Program Summary
NYU Tandon School of Engineering is one of the select institutions recognized by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). This certification proves that the student has successfully completed the necessary coursework that aligns with specified knowledge units (KUs) within the Cybersecurity Master's Degree program to qualify them for the CAE Defense designation . The KUs that align with the coursework are as follows:
Objectives/Outcomes
Foundational Ks (all required):
F1. IT Systems Components
F2. Cybersecurity Foundations
F3. Cybersecurity Principles
Core KUs (5 required):
C1. Cyber Threats
C2. Policy, Legal, Ethics and Compliance
C3. Security Program Management
C4. Security Risk Analysis
C5. Cybersecurity Planning and Management
C6. Basic Scripting and Programming
C7. Basic Networking
C8. Network Defense
C9. Basic Cryptography
C10. Operating Systems Concepts
Deliverable
To receive a credential, students must complete the following:
Three 3-credit courses in the M.S. in Cybersecurity curriculum
Program Duration
30 hours (10-12 hours per course)
Skills / Knowledge
- Penetration Testing
- Operating Systems
- Vulnerability Analysis