Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence (MCTI) Student Handbook

MCTI Graduate Calendar

Full-time The full-time MCTI program is normally completed within one­-year (3 semesters, or 12 months). Students enrolled in the full-time program can take up to a maximum of 2.5 credits per semester.

Part-time The part-time MCTI program is normally completed between 6-9 semesters (24-36 months). Students enrolled in the part-time program can take up to a maximum of 1.0 credits per semester.

MCTI graduate students are not guaranteed GTA assignments in their initial offer of admission. However, while MCTI students are not guaranteed GTAs, all full-time, registered graduate students are eligible to apply for these positions.

GTAs within the School of Computer Science are normally only offered in the fall and winter semesters. If you are interested in applying for a GTA position you must apply online each semester via GTA Work Assignments website.

Students in the Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence (MCTI) program are required to complete a minimum of 4.00 graduate credits, including CIS*6590 Professional Seminar in Cybersecurity. The remaining 3.50 credits must be completed from the following list of courses:

• CIS*6510 [0.50] Cybersecurity and Defense in Depth
• CIS*6520 [0.50] Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• CIS*6530 [0.50] Cyber Threat Intelligence and Adversarial Risk Analysis
• CIS*6540 [0.50] Advanced Penetration Testing and Exploit Development
• CIS*6550 [0.50] Privacy, Compliance, and Human Aspects of Cybersecurity
• CIS*6570 [0.50] Advanced Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
• CIS*6580 [0.50] Security Monitoring and Cyber Threat Hunting
• CIS*6670 [0.50] Special Topics in Cybersecurity

Please refer to the MCTI Graduate Calendar for further details.

If you are a FULL-TIME MCTI student, you will need to select UNIV*7510*01 (02, 03 or 04) for active, fulltime registration AND register for FOUR courses in total for Fall 2022 semester, including:

• CIS*6530 Cyber Threat Intelligence & Adversarial Risk Analysis [0.5]
• CIS*6590 Professional Seminar in Cybersecurity [0.25]
• CIS*6510 Cybersecurity and Defense in Depth [0.5]
• CIS*6550 Privacy, Compliance, and Human Aspects of Cybersecurity [0.5]

If you are a PART-TIME MCTI student, you will need to select UNIV*7520*01 for active part-time registration AND register for 1-2 of the following courses* for Fall 2022 semester:

• CIS*6510 Cybersecurity and Defense in Depth [0.5]
• CIS*6550 Privacy, Compliance, and Human Aspects of Cybersecurity [0.5]
• CIS*6590 Professional Seminar in Cybersecurity [0.25]

If you are a FULL-TIME MCTI student, you will need to select UNIV*7510*01 (02, 03 or 04) for active, fulltime registration AND register for THREE courses in total for Winter 2023 semester, including:

• CIS*6520 [0.50] Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response [0.5]
• CIS*6540 [0.50] Advanced Penetration Testing and Exploit Development [0.5]
• CIS*6590 [0.25] Professional Seminar in Cybersecurity [0.25]

If you are a PART-TIME MCTI student, you will need to select UNIV*7520*01 for active part-time registration AND register for 1-2 of the following courses* for Winter 2023 semester:

• CIS*6520 [0.50] Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response [0.5]
• CIS*6540 [0.50] Advanced Penetration Testing and Exploit Development [0.5]
• CIS*6590 [0.25] Professional Seminar in Cybersecurity [0.5]

If you are a FULL-TIME MCTI student, you will need to select UNIV*7510*01 (02, 03 or 04) for active, fulltime registration AND register for the following courses for Summer 2023 semester, including:

• CIS*6570 Advanced Cryptography and Cryptanalysis [0.5]
• CIS*6580 Security Monitoring and Cyber Threat Hunting [0.5]

OR

• CIS*6560 Cybersecurity Project [1.00]

If you are a PART-TIME MCTI student, you will need to select UNIV*7520*01 for active part-time registration AND register for 1-2 of the following courses* for Summer 2023 semester:

• CIS*6570 Advanced Cryptography and Cryptanalysis [0.5]
• CIS*6580 Security Monitoring and Cyber Threat Hunting [0.5]

Full-time MCTI students have the option of completing a culminating, independent project wherein students produce an evidence-based solution to a complex security problem in partnership with an industry partner or academic expert. The MCTI Project option is offered in Summer 2023 semester [CIS*6650 - 1.00 credits].

Full-time and part-time MCTI students will be provided laptops for use during their duration in the program. Upon completion of the MCTI program requirements, laptops must be returned to SoCS by the last day of the completed semester.

Laptop & Monitor Loan Agreement

For your reference, please refer to the MCTI Program Laptop Specifications

Make sure you review the Graduate Calendar for important dates, such as:

• Last date for application to graduate for Convocation without late fee
• Last day to submit late application for (Semester) Convocation

Please ensure you apply to graduate online before the deadline.