Cyberlaw and Data Compliance -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management program examine laws, regulations, and standards related to cybersecurity and data compliance. Graduates use their understanding to implement appropriate procedures and frameworks to ensure practices are effective and in compliance.

• Examine the laws, regulations, and standards that organizations use to align with government requirements around cybersecurity best practices within their industry.
• Analyze various cyber threat models used to identify and protect against cybercrime threat vectors, motivations, and ideologies.
• Perform requirements analysis to identify and obtain data and evidence in support of cyber law inquiries and incidents.
• Evaluate the components of IT governance frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance within organizations.
• Establish a risk management framework using industry standards for compliance.

Governance of Information Security -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management program understand the necessary requirements to effectively and fully govern information security. Graduates have skill in determining appropriate solutions and implementing them within organizations.

• Evaluate the appropriateness of cyber security frameworks for developing a cyber security program to align with business needs.
• Determine appropriate information technology solutions and deployment plans to solve specific business problems.
• Justify investments in information security.
• Evaluate leadership skills necessary for driving technology innovation and adoption within organizations.
• Establish reporting and communication channels for internal and external stakeholders.

Development and Management of Information Security Practices -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management program gain the skills necessary to develop and manage an effective information security strategy. The deployment of information security solutions, along with the required training and awareness initiatives when implementing such solutions are practiced.

• Perform requirements analysis to formulate and deploy business information systems solutions within an organization.
• Evaluate system risks, threats, and vulnerabilities and practices and processes to ensure the safety and security of business information systems.
• Design and develop an information security awareness and training program for an organization.
• Integrate information assurance and security requirements into an organization’s processes and practices.

Incident Management and Recovery -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management program can identify and effectively respond to unexpected events and incidents that threaten the security of information assets and may weaken the system’s ability to operate appropriately and safely. Graduates have the ability to address and resolve incidents to mitigate damage to information systems.

• Develop a business continuity plan to prevent and recover from failures in the system.
• Develop response plans to address immediate threats and incidents.
• Identify vulnerabilities and risks to an organization’s critical infrastructure.